Crucially, these updates will roll out to all phones running Google Lens on iOS and Android, which is hundreds of millions of handsets. Google says that Lens is responsible for 20 billion visual searches every month. These updates add generative AI into more hands without necessitating new hardware.

Google is rolling out a theft detection lock feature for Android phones, using machine learning to automatically lock stolen devices and protect user data.

In an era where smartphones have become an extension of ourselves, the security of these devices is paramount. Google has recently announced a suite of new anti-theft features for Android users, aimed at bolstering protection against device theft and unauthorized access.