Jake Peterson

Jake Peterson Senior Technology Editor

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Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions.

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October 12, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Google's new "Rambler" feature is a Pixel 11 exclusive, but this hacks brings it to any Android.

PixelBoard runs side-by-side with Gboard on your Android phone, and includes the Pixel 11's Rambler and AI writing tools.

This is an unofficial port, so install it with caution—though you can check the source code on PixelBoard's official GitHub page.

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Rambler, Google's AI-powered dictation feature , seems genuinely useful. At its core, Rambler is like your phone's existing dictation tool, only much smarter.…