A Day After Upgraded Conversation Capabilities, Google Rolls Out More Updates to Its AI
A Gemini Advanced Feature is Now Free for Everyone
A day after announcing upgraded conversation capabilities for Gemini, Google is rolling out more updates to its AI. All users are gaining access to a useful feature that was formerly available only to paid subscribers, and paid users are receiving a feature that helps continue previous conversations.
File Analysis Now Available to All Users
First up is a paid feature that’s now making its way to all users. Last fall, Google introduced the ability to analyze files to Gemini, a feature that was exclusive to Gemini Advanced subscribers who paid $20 a month. That capability is now rolling out to free users on both the Gemini app and the web-based version of Gemini.
You’ll know you have the new feature when you see "Upload files to get quick summaries and actionable insights." You can upload a file from your Google Drive or directly from your device — up to 10 files at a time or one code folder with a maximum of 1,000 files.
After uploading your files, you can ask questions about the content, get a summary of the content, or create a chart from a spreadsheet.
File Analysis Supports a Number of File Types
Gemini analysis supports a number of file types, including:
- TXT plain text
- Code files including C, CPP, PY, JAVA, PHP, SQL, and HTML
- Document files like DOC, DOCX, PDF, RTF, DOT, DOTX, HWP, HWPX, documents created in Google Docs
- Tabular data files CSV, TSV
- Spreadsheet files XLS, XLSX, and spreadsheets created in Google Sheets
File Analysis Only Works with Gemini 2.0 Flash
Subscribers Can Now Resume Previous Conversations
Starting today, Google says, Gemini Advanced can recall your past chats to provide more helpful responses. You’ll be able to ask a question about a previous conversation, get a summary of a previous conversation, or just pick right back up where you left off. Gemini will use information from previous talks to generate its response.
How It Works
If the idea of AI remembering things you’ve said creeps you out a little, you can easily review, delete, or decide how long to keep your chat history (or turn off Gemini Apps Activity completely) in the My Activity setting.
Conclusion
Google’s latest updates to its AI showcase its commitment to improving the user experience and making its technology more accessible to a wider range of users.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the new feature that’s being rolled out to all users?
A: The new feature is the ability to analyze files to Gemini, which was previously exclusive to Gemini Advanced subscribers who paid $20 a month.
Q: What types of files can be analyzed with Gemini?
A: Gemini analysis supports a number of file types, including TXT, code files, document files, tabular data files, and spreadsheet files.
Q: How many files can be uploaded at one time?
A: Up to 10 files at a time or one code folder with a maximum of 1,000 files can be uploaded.
Q: Is file analysis only available for Gemini 2.0 Flash?
A: Yes, file analysis only works with Gemini 2.0 Flash.
