According to a report, Google has introduced a new functionality for Gemini – its artificial intelligence (AI) assistant on Android smartphones. It lets users share a document with an AI assistant using the Android Share Sheet, eliminating the need to open Gemini and then manually upload the file for analysis. The development comes after the Gemini app for Android was upgraded with a saved information feature that enables it to remember specific information about a user’s interests and preferences.
Using Android Share Sheet with Gemini
In a report, Android Authority highlighted that this functionality has been introduced with the Gemini app for Android version 1.0.686588308. Following its rollout, users can now instantly attach files via the Android Share Sheet from any app by tapping on the share icon and then selecting Gemini from the list of options.
The report speculates that with this feature, users will not have to manually search for a file through the file picker in the Gemini app, and will be able to analyze it instantly by directly uploading it.
Additionally, the report states that users can select up to 10 files simultaneously for analysis. However, this capability has several limitations when it comes to file extensions. As per the report, it can accept plain files in TXT format, DOC, DOCX, PDF, RTF, DOT, DOTX, HWP and HWPX formats, and code files with C, CPP, PY, JAVA, PHP. SQL, and HTML extensions.
In addition, it also supports CSV and TSV tabular data files, XLS and XLSX files created as spreadsheets, and all documents created in Google Docs and Sheets.
Gemini Advanced plan required to use feature
While Gadgets 360 staff members were able to verify the presence of this feature in Gemini for Android, using it requires the Gemini Advanced plan which costs Rs. 1,950 per month in India.
