Google Keep testing an AI-assisted "help me create a list" feature and a new floating toolbar

Google Keep testing an AI-assisted “help me create a list” feature and a new floating toolbar،

Google regularly integrates its AI capabilities into its various products, and the latest beneficiary is Google Keep. The note-taking app now has a new feature that lets users quickly create to-do lists and reminders using Gemini, Google's AI-powered assistant.

Following the introduction of Gemini Workspace features for personal accounts, Google Keep is the latest app to get an AI boost. Spotted by 9to5Google and Android expert Michael RahmanA new experimental feature, “Help me create a list”, is currently being tested with some Android users.

How it works?

This generative AI tool simplifies list creation. When creating a new Google Keep note, you'll see a large “Help me create a list” button. Tap it, enter your list topic, and the AI generates a starting point for your list. The more details you provide, the better the results, and you can also give feedback with a thumbs up or down to refine the AI's suggestions over time.

“Help me create a list” joins the “Help me write” feature in Gmail as a mobile-first use of Google’s Gemini AI. Other Gemini Workspace features currently focus on web apps like Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Meet.

A new look for Google Keep

In addition to the addition of AI, Google Keep is also testing a new floating bottom toolbar similar to the one that was recently rolled out to the Google Chat app. The separate buttons for audio and photo notes will disappear in favor of this more manageable bar, with these options available within a note.

Old and new Google Keep bottom toolbar

This new look was spotted by @AssembleDebug from TheSPAndroid in version 5.24.102 of the application and enabled via a flag, which means it is not yet available to the public. However, once activated, it turned out to include options for quickly creating a list or drawing on either side and housing a central “new note” button. It notably uses Google's Dynamic Color customization and its smaller footprint allows you to see more note content at a glance.