Google launches Simplify AI tool for iOS app

Google has introduced a new feature for its iOS app called Google Simplify, Gemini, which uses artificial intelligence to clarify difficult text on web pages directly inside the app. Drawing on technology from Gemini and advances by its research team, this tool streamlines complex information so that essential details remain easy to grasp.

With Simplify, users can highlight a portion of webpage content and tap the accompanying icon, presenting them with a more reader-friendly version of the same material. Google has found through testing that this approach helps readers both comprehend and remember intricate information more effectively.

How Simplify Transforms Online Reading

An example from Google’s own research blog showcases how the tool translates dense scientific language into plain terms without distorting the meaning. Instead of encountering medical jargon, users might now see clear explanations about conditions and treatments, making learning less intimidating.

Staying within Google’s app ecosystem for such assistance means users are less likely to leave for other AI helpers. This strategy seems to steer users away from alternatives such as ChatGPT while offering the convenience of in-app support.

As the feature becomes available to iOS users, Google highlights the precision required to paraphrase challenging concepts without mistakenly altering or skipping important details. The aim is to provide simplified text that retains the trustworthiness and original intent of the source material.

The Simplify tool is starting to reach users this week, aiming to help a wider audience navigate complicated subjects more confidently. This addition signals Google’s ongoing investment in accessibility and user-friendly technology for its community. For more on its launch, read about Google Simplify, Gemini.