Document Upload and Data Analysis now available for Gemini for Google Workspace add-on subscribers, plus 1 more change

Monday, 26 August 2024

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Gemini for Google Workspace add-on subscribers can now upload documents for analysis, and receive contextual help on Android.

Why it matters: Business users and Android users should care for improved document handling and assistance features.

What: Users with a qualifying Gemini for Google Workspace add-on subscription can now upload Google Sheets, Google Docs, CSVs, PDFs as well as Excel and Word files from Google Drive or your device. With Document Upload, business users can elevate research and writing tasks, and identify trends within those documents. With Data Analysis, business users can process and explore data for deeper insights as well as create presentation ready charts.
Why: Streamline workflows, and process and visualize data across your documents to unlock deeper insights with Gemini

What: On Android, Gemini’s overlay offers convenient assistance when and where you need it. Activate by holding the power button on most phones, or saying "Hey Google" to get quick answers, contextual help, and everyday assistance without leaving the screen you were on.
Why: Having Gemini’s responses appear directly in the overlay helps you stay focused on the task at hand; for example you can simply drag and drop custom images directly into Gmail where generated images are available, or find key information from a YouTube video you are watching.

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What: Users with a qualifying Gemini for Google Workspace add-on subscription can now upload Google Sheets, Google Docs, CSVs, PDFs as well as Excel and Word files from Google Drive or your device. With Document Upload, business users can elevate research and writing tasks, and identify trends within those documents. With Data Analysis, business users can process and explore data for deeper insights as well as create presentation ready charts.
Why: Streamline workflows, and process and visualize data across your documents to unlock deeper insights with Gemini

What: On Android, Gemini’s overlay offers convenient assistance when and where you need it. Activate by holding the power button on most phones, or saying "Hey Google" to get quick answers, contextual help, and everyday assistance without leaving the screen you were on.
Why: Having Gemini’s responses appear directly in the overlay helps you stay focused on the task at hand; for example you can simply drag and drop custom images directly into Gmail where generated images are available, or find key information from a YouTube video you are watching.