Google Gemini Just Got Smarter: New Feature Enhances Assistant Role
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Gemini: Google’s AI Assistant Now Takes Scheduled Commands!
Google’s Gemini app is evolving fast—and it's no longer just a chatbot. It’s stepping into the role of a full-blown personal assistant , thanks to a new feature called scheduled actions.
Announced at Google I/O 2025, this upgrade is now live for users with Google AI Pro, Ultra, or select Workspace subscriptions. It’s part of Google’s push to make Gemini “more personal, proactive, and powerful.”
Automate Your Routine With a Single Command
With scheduled actions, you can now tell Gemini to automatically perform tasks at a set time-or even on a recurring basis. Want your daily schedule and unread emails served to you every morning? Or a fresh set of blog ideas every Monday? Just ask once, and Gemini will handle the rest—no need to repeat yourself.
To activate it, all you need is a simple prompt like:
You can also turn past prompts into recurring ones. Everything is managed through a dedicated settings page, giving you full control over your automated tasks.
Beyond Just Productivity
The possibilities go well beyond to-do lists and calendar updates. Google says you can ask Gemini to:
It’s all about making your digital assistant truly anticipate your needs, not just respond to them.
The Bigger Picture: Gemini as Google Now 2.0 ?
This update brings Gemini closer to the dream once promised by Google Now-only this time, it’s supercharged with generative AI . While Siri and Alexa are still playing catch-up with proactive features, Gemini is now straddling the line between a chatbot, smart assistant, and productivity tool.
In short: Gemini isn’t waiting for you to ask anymore-it’s learning, planning, and helping, all on its own.
Google’s Gemini app is evolving fast—and it's no longer just a chatbot. It’s stepping into the role of a full-blown personal assistant , thanks to a new feature called scheduled actions.
Announced at Google I/O 2025, this upgrade is now live for users with Google AI Pro, Ultra, or select Workspace subscriptions. It’s part of Google’s push to make Gemini “more personal, proactive, and powerful.”
Automate Your Routine With a Single Command
With scheduled actions, you can now tell Gemini to automatically perform tasks at a set time-or even on a recurring basis. Want your daily schedule and unread emails served to you every morning? Or a fresh set of blog ideas every Monday? Just ask once, and Gemini will handle the rest—no need to repeat yourself.
To activate it, all you need is a simple prompt like:
- “Give me a summary of the day’s news every morning at 8 a.m."
You can also turn past prompts into recurring ones. Everything is managed through a dedicated settings page, giving you full control over your automated tasks.
Beyond Just Productivity
The possibilities go well beyond to-do lists and calendar updates. Google says you can ask Gemini to:
- Send reminders after your favorite team’s match
- Summarize last night’s award show
- Scan for new job listings weekly
It’s all about making your digital assistant truly anticipate your needs, not just respond to them.
The Bigger Picture: Gemini as Google Now 2.0 ?
This update brings Gemini closer to the dream once promised by Google Now-only this time, it’s supercharged with generative AI . While Siri and Alexa are still playing catch-up with proactive features, Gemini is now straddling the line between a chatbot, smart assistant, and productivity tool.
In short: Gemini isn’t waiting for you to ask anymore-it’s learning, planning, and helping, all on its own.
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