Google launches Dreambeans app in India for users aged 18 and above

Google has launched Dreambeans, an experimental app from Google Labs, in India. The app is open to users aged 18 and above and is free to download on Android and iPhone.

Google said Dreambeans works in two stages. The app runs overnight, looking through content from selected Google apps and picking out what it considers meaningful. It then turns those details into short stories, which Google calls "beans", with illustrations. Users can view the collection in the morning.

The stories can cover topics to explore, places to visit, arts and crafts, things to try, and reminders for local events. Google said the aim is to show "what matters" to a user without the endless scroll. Users can open a story for more detail, bookmark it or share it with others.

Languages and availability

The app supports English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Telugu, Tamil and Urdu. It can be downloaded from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.

Dreambeans was previously limited to the United States, where Google said it was free with no subscription. Google has also said users can connect its Gemini app to Dreambeans, so the daily stories can draw on their chats with Gemini.

Google has not said how long the Indian release will run, or whether it will remain free. The company has also not said how many Indian users it expects to try the app.