Google launches app to let anyone run AI models on their phone without internet
Google has quietly launched a new app called the AI Edge Gallery, and it aims to change how artificial intelligence works on smartphones. The app allows Android users to run powerful AI models directly on their devices, completely offline. In other words, you can now generate images, write code, or get smart answers without needing to connect to the internet.The key benefit of this move is enhanced privacy and faster performance. Since everything runs on the device itself, there's no need to transmit data to cloud servers, reducing the risk of security breaches. It also means no waiting for the server to respond — AI answers arrive instantly.
advertisementAt the core of this experience is a language model named Gemma 3 1B. Weighing in at just 529MB, this compact model can process up to 2,585 tokens per second, enabling rapid text generation and seamless interactions. Despite its small size, Gemma is powerful enough to support everything from custom content creation to document analysis and smart replies in messaging apps.
The app also draws from Hugging Face, one of the most trusted sources of open AI models, and is built on Google's AI Edge platform. That means it benefits from technologies like TensorFlow Lite and MediaPipe, which help optimise performance across a wide range of devices, even those with modest hardware. That said, Google has pointed out that performance may vary depending on the device. Older or mid-range phones might struggle with larger models, so opting for lighter models is advisable in such cases.advertisementAccording to Google, users will find the interface refreshingly straightforward. Features like AI Chat and Ask Image offer intuitive access to AI tools, while the Prompt Lab allows people to experiment with short, single-turn prompts. The lab also includes preset templates and settings for tweaking how models respond.Though the app is still in what Google calls an 'experimental Alpha release,' it's fully open source under the Apache 2.0 licence. This means developers and companies alike are free to use it, modify it, or even integrate it into commercial products. An iOS version is also reportedly on the horizon.This development comes at a time amid ongoing scrutiny of Google's broader AI ambitions. Just last week, the US Department of Justice opened a civil antitrust investigation into the company's licensing deal with AI startup Character.AI. Critics have raised concerns that the agreement may have been designed to dodge a federal merger review.Despite that, the release of AI Edge Gallery positions Google as a leader in making offline AI not only possible but also practical. And with the ability to run powerful models right from your pocket, it's a step toward making AI more personal, private, and always ready — no Wi-Fi required.
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