Key Takeaways
- Users can create and see events without ever leaving their inbox thanks to Google’s integration of calendar functionality into Gmail’s Gemini side panel.
- Using extensive language models for organic interactions across Google Workspace apps, Gemini provides AI-powered support.
- The feature, which is now only accessible to Workspace subscribers, has certain restrictions but is expected to be improved in the future.
Calendar is integrated with the Gemini side panel in Gmail.
Google Calendar capabilities have been directly integrated into the Gemini side panel of Gmail, which is another addition to Google’s AI-powered Gemini assistant. Without navigating between apps, users will be able to create, view, and manage their calendar events. On November 13, the business made the announcement on its Workspace Updates blog.
Open Gmail’s Gemini side panel and type a request to make use of this functionality. Ask, “What time is my first event next week?” for example or “Make my weekly yoga class a 30-minute event that takes place every Monday and Wednesday at 9 AM.” After that, Gemini will communicate with your Google Calendar to deliver the data or generate the event as needed.
There are certain restrictions on the present version.
- Gemini is unable to manage meeting spaces, RSVP information, or event attendees.
- Additionally, it is unable to determine the most effective time to meet with others, locate open time slots, generate assignments, establish out-of-office responses, control focus time, or add and manage meeting spaces.
- Customers of Workspace who have Gemini Business, Enterprise, Education, or Education Premium add-ons can now use the Gemini calendar integration in Gmail. Users of Workspace who have a Google One AI Premium plan can also access it. Therefore, it appears that you won’t be able to try it yet if you’re using a personal Gmail account.
Google has stated that these features will be included in upcoming versions nonetheless.
Gemini: What is it?
Google’s AI-powered assistant, Gemini, is used in this integration. In contrast to Google Assistant, Gemini uses massive language models and sophisticated generative AI to comprehend natural language instructions and carry out a variety of activities.
The three categories of Gemini—Nano, Pro, and Ultra—offer different degrees of functionality. The Gemini Pro variant is hosted on Google’s server centers for improved performance and power features like the integration of the Gmail side panel. For support while on the go, the lightweight Gemini Nano version can run locally on some smartphones, such as the Pixel 9 series.
The capabilities of Gemini are available throughout the Workspace ecosystem in addition to Gmail. Document editing, email management, image creation, and, most recently, calendar scheduling are among its functions. Furthermore, it offers picture analysis, complex question answering, and interfaces with YouTube, Google Drive, and other sites, just as ChatGPT.
