Google has introduced an iOS-exclusive feature called “Simplify” within the Google app, leveraging its Gemini AI model to make complex texts and technical jargon more accessible. This new tool aims to break down intricate topics in a way that a five-year-old could understand, contrasting with similar summarization features available on Android devices. The Simplify feature is likely available through a text selection menu in the Google iOS app.
It employs a “prompt refinement” strategy developed by Google Research, which focuses on enhancing clarity while preserving essential details, accuracy, and nuance. Through this approach, the Simplify tool allows users to better comprehend complex issues by translating technical language into plain English. On Android devices, users can typically select a block of text found online and utilize the ‘Ask Gemini’ button to facilitate simplification.
Users can also engage Gemini directly from web pages to clarify complex content. With the launch of this feature on iOS, Google aims to expand its capabilities by enabling users to specifically ask for simplifications rather than just summaries. Although Google has not explicitly mentioned where the Simplify tool will appear in the app, it may be integrated into the More actions menu that activates when selecting text.
The functionality is backed by findings from a study involving over 4,500 participants, which demonstrated significant improvements in understanding complex information across various fields, including medical research and computer science. Overall, the study indicated that the Simplify feature notably enhances clarity, with participants experiencing a 38 percent increase in understanding accuracy when complex concepts are vividly explained. The future of the Simplify tool on Android remains uncertain, but its impact on iOS is already clear.
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