21st, April, 2025: Auckland, New Zealand.
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On your Apple iPhone, the Google Gemini AI app can integrate with several other Google apps to enhance its functionality and help you get things done more efficiently. Here are the Google apps that are currently compatible and how you can start using this function:
Compatible Google Apps:
Based on the latest information, the Google Gemini app on your iPhone can connect with the following Google apps:
Gmail: Gemini can help you summarize emails, find specific information within your inbox, and even draft email replies. For example, you can ask Gemini to "summarize the latest email from Sarah about the project update" or "find the email where I discussed the meeting time with John."
Google Maps: You can ask Gemini for directions, find nearby places, and get information about locations. For instance, you could say, "Find the nearest coffee shops open now" or "How long will it take to drive to the airport?"
YouTube: Gemini can search for videos, summarize their content, and answer questions about them. You might ask, "Show me a video on how to bake a chocolate cake" or "What are the main points discussed in the latest Google product announcement video?"
Google Drive: Gemini can help you find files in your Drive and summarize their content. For example, you could ask, "Find the presentation about the marketing strategy" or "Summarize the document titled 'Project Proposal'."
Google Calendar: Gemini can access your calendar to help you schedule events, check your upcoming appointments, and get reminders. You could say, "Schedule a meeting with the team for tomorrow at 2 PM" or "What are my appointments for the rest of the week?"
Google Keep: Gemini can create new notes and lists in Keep, and also retrieve information from your existing notes. For example, you could ask Gemini to "Create a shopping list with milk, eggs, and bread" or "Remind me what's on my to-do list for today."
Google Tasks: Similar to Keep, Gemini can interact with your Google Tasks to help you manage your to-do items. You can ask it to add new tasks or check on your existing ones.
How to Start Using This Function:
To enable Gemini to connect and interact with your other Google apps on your iPhone, follow these general steps:
Open the Gemini App: Launch the Google Gemini app on your iPhone.
Go to Settings: Tap on your profile icon (usually in the top right corner) to access the settings menu.
Find "Apps": Look for a section labeled "Apps," "Connected Apps," or something similar. This is where you manage which Google apps Gemini can access.
Enable Apps: You will likely see a list of compatible Google apps. Toggle the switch next to each app you want Gemini to be able to use. You might be asked to grant Gemini permission to access data from these apps.
Interact with Gemini: Once the apps are enabled, you can start including them in your prompts to Gemini. For example:
To check your Gmail: "Check my Gmail for any new messages about the conference."
To find a location on Maps: "Show me the route to the nearest Italian restaurant on Google Maps."
To search on YouTube: "Find a beginner's tutorial for playing the guitar on YouTube."
To find a file in Drive: "@Drive find my document about quarterly reports."
To add an event to Calendar: "@Calendar schedule a reminder for Friday at 10 AM to send out the newsletter."
To create a note in Keep: "@Keep create a note titled 'Grocery List' with items: apples, bananas, cereal."
Important Considerations:
Gemini Apps Activity: For Gemini to connect with other apps, you usually need to have "Gemini Apps Activity" turned on in your settings. This allows Google to store your interactions and the information from connected apps to provide more helpful responses. You can manage and review this activity in your Google Account settings.
Specific Syntax: In some cases, you might need to use a specific syntax to explicitly tell Gemini to use a particular app, such as using "@" followed by the app name (e.g., "@Gmail").
Feature Availability: The integration features and the specific ways you interact with them might evolve over time as the Gemini app is updated. Keep an eye on announcements from Google for the latest features and functionalities.
Permissions: Ensure you understand and are comfortable with the permissions you grant to Gemini to access your data in other Google apps. You can usually manage these permissions in the Gemini app's settings.
