Gboard Update Brings Direct Autofill for Passwords & Credit Cards.

Gboard, Google's popular keyboard app, is rolling out a significant update that directly integrates "Autofill with Google," promising a much more seamless and convenient way to access your saved passwords and payment methods. This anticipated feature was first hinted at in Google Play Services release notes and is now starting to appear for beta users.

Currently, Gboard often suggests saved credentials, but if those suggestions don't appear, users are forced to manually open Google's Password Manager or their payment app to copy and paste information. This new integration aims to eliminate that friction entirely.

Here’s how you can start using this feature today:

1. Update your apps: Make sure you’re on Gboard beta version 15.7.5+ and Play Services 25.30+.
2. Enable Autofill: Go to Settings → System → Languages & input → Virtual keyboard → Gboard
3. Find and enable “Autofill with Google”.
4. Position the icon: You can pin this feature to Gboard’s suggestion strip for quick access.

Once enabled, users will be prompted to "Use Autofill with Google" within Gboard's settings. A new icon, distinguished by a square with an asterisk and a corner pencil, will then appear in the keyboard's shortcut grid, and can even be moved to the prominent suggestions strip for quick access.

Tapping this new Autofill icon opens a dedicated interface directly within the Gboard window, offering two clear options: "Passwords" and "Payment methods." For passwords, the system intelligently displays only the credentials relevant to the app you're currently using, streamlining the process even further. Credit and debit card autofill will, as expected, require a security code for added protection.

This "Autofill with Google" capability is being spotted by users on the latest Gboard beta (version 15.7.5.787916401) and requires Google Play Services 25.30 or newer. While not yet widely available, the relatively quick turnaround from its initial mention in Play Services notes suggests a broader rollout could be imminent.

This update is poised to significantly enhance the overall user experience, making password and payment autofill far more reliable and efficient for millions of Gboard users.