SAN FRANCISCO – Google has announced a new feature for its Gemini app, enabling users to schedule actions and streamline routine tasks.
Breaking: Scheduled Actions Revolutionize Gemini App
Following the recent update to the 2.5 Pro model, Google is rolling out “scheduled actions” for the Gemini app, a move aimed at enhancing user experience by automating tasks. This feature allows users to request Gemini to perform specific tasks at designated times, dates, or following events, promising to bolster the app’s utility and personalization capabilities.
Immediate Impact
Scheduled actions are designed to help users “streamline routine tasks or receive personalized updates directly.” By simply asking Gemini conversationally, users can transform existing prompts into recurring actions, receiving updates daily or weekly. This capability is expected to significantly enhance productivity and personalization for users.
Key Details Emerge
A new settings page will be introduced to manage scheduled actions, offering users greater control over their tasks. Example use cases include:
- Waking up with a summary of your calendar and unread emails
- Receiving a creative boost with five blog ideas every Monday
- Staying informed on favorite sports teams
- Scheduling one-off tasks like summarizing an award show the day after it occurs
Starting today, this feature is available to Gemini app users with a Google AI Pro or AI Ultra subscription, as well as qualifying Google Workspace business and education plans.
Industry Response
While the feature is not yet appearing on mobile or desktop accounts as of Friday morning, the announcement has generated significant interest. The move represents a significant shift from traditional app functionalities, emphasizing Google’s commitment to making Gemini more personal, proactive, and powerful.
“Just tell Gemini what you need and when, and it will take care of the rest.”
Background Context
This development builds on Google’s strategy to integrate more AI-driven capabilities into its products. Scheduled actions follow other features like Saved info and people image generation, which have similarly aimed to enhance user engagement and satisfaction.
What Comes Next
The timing is particularly significant as Google continues to expand its AI offerings. It remains to be seen whether this feature will eventually be available to free users, which could broaden its impact significantly.
According to sources familiar with Google’s plans, this feature is part of a broader initiative to integrate AI more deeply into daily user interactions, potentially setting a new standard for app functionality across the tech industry.
As the rollout progresses, users and industry experts alike will be watching closely to see how scheduled actions influence user engagement and productivity in the digital workspace.
