Gboard’s AI Writing Tools Spotted on Pixel 8 Pro, Signaling Wider Rollout.

Google is continuing its push to bring on-device AI to more users, as the highly anticipated Gboard Writing Tools feature has been spotted on the Google Pixel 8 Pro. This suggests that the powerful AI-driven proofreading and rephrasing capabilities, previously a highlight of the newer Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 series, are now making their way to older flagship devices.

The feature, which uses on-device AI to help users write more effectively, was first reported by a user running a beta version of Gboard (v15.9.1). While Google’s official support page has not yet been updated to include the Pixel 8 series, this sighting indicates that a gradual rollout is underway.

The move is particularly interesting given that a previous footnote on Google’s support page had suggested the feature would be limited to devices with "Gemini Nano v2 or higher." The removal of that footnote, combined with this new sighting, points to a broader expansion of Gemini-powered features to a wider range of hardware.

While the feature is still in the beta channel for some users, it’s a strong sign that the Pixel 8 Pro will soon join a growing list of devices that officially support this next-generation on-device AI functionality.