Try Canvas, a new way to collaborate with Gemini, plus 1 more change

Tuesday, 18 March 2025

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Written by AI from the official notes. Check them for exact details.

Google introduced Canvas for collaborative document and code creation with Gemini, and added Audio Overview for dynamic discussions.

Why it matters: Content creators and developers should explore these features for enhanced collaboration and insights.

What: Starting today, you can collaborate with Gemini 2.0 Flash to write documents and code in Canvas, a new interactive space that makes refining & sharing your work really easy. Co-create documents: Generate a first draft, then rapidly refine and ask Gemini for feedback on your edits. Update specific sections or the whole draft, and use the quick editor tools to change the tone, length, or formatting. From essays to blog posts to reports, uplevel your documents in Canvas. Generate & iterate on code: Easily convert your ideas to working prototypes for web apps, Python scripts, and more. Ask Gemini to generate & preview React or HTML code directly in Canvas in a familiar code editor, and review Gemini's changes on each turn. Canvas is available globally across all Gemini-supported languages. Select Canvas in the prompt bar to start creating!
Why: Canvas lets you experience the power of collaboration with Gemini because you can see your ideas and iterations take shape in real time. Go from blank slate to a share-worthy creation in minutes. This means you can focus on your vision to create something awesome and leave the heavy lifting of generating, editing, and fixing things to Gemini.

What: Leveraging the same technology that powers NotebookLM’s Audio Overviews, Gemini users can now generate podcast-style conversations based on documents, slides, and Deep Research reports. Upload files about topics you want to explore and enjoy dynamic discussions between two AI hosts with unique perspectives.
Why: Stay informed while you’re on the go and gain new insights by experiencing your content in a fresh way.

Full release notes4 changes

What: Starting today, you can collaborate with Gemini 2.0 Flash to write documents and code in Canvas, a new interactive space that makes refining & sharing your work really easy. Co-create documents: Generate a first draft, then rapidly refine and ask Gemini for feedback on your edits. Update specific sections or the whole draft, and use the quick editor tools to change the tone, length, or formatting. From essays to blog posts to reports, uplevel your documents in Canvas. Generate & iterate on code: Easily convert your ideas to working prototypes for web apps, Python scripts, and more. Ask Gemini to generate & preview React or HTML code directly in Canvas in a familiar code editor, and review Gemini's changes on each turn. Canvas is available globally across all Gemini-supported languages. Select Canvas in the prompt bar to start creating!
Why: Canvas lets you experience the power of collaboration with Gemini because you can see your ideas and iterations take shape in real time. Go from blank slate to a share-worthy creation in minutes. This means you can focus on your vision to create something awesome and leave the heavy lifting of generating, editing, and fixing things to Gemini.

What: Leveraging the same technology that powers NotebookLM’s Audio Overviews, Gemini users can now generate podcast-style conversations based on documents, slides, and Deep Research reports. Upload files about topics you want to explore and enjoy dynamic discussions between two AI hosts with unique perspectives.
Why: Stay informed while you’re on the go and gain new insights by experiencing your content in a fresh way.