Let’s be honest: We could all use a little help simplifying our lives and getting more productive. Gemini is designed to do just that. The AI assistant can help you plan, research, organize, and more, in a snap. And because it’s already built into your Pixel phone, it’s as simple to use as pressing the power button or saying “Hey Google.” 

Read on to learn how to use Gemini – and what it can do for you. 

Gemini smoothly dovetails with Gmail and Calendar to help simplify your day-to-day admin.²

To quickly get up to speed on a lengthy Gmail thread, ask Gemini to summarize it for you. You can ask it to find specific information, such as the due date for your big client presentation. Gemini can update your calendar with the new date and text the change to your colleagues, then check whether the design team has confirmed via email that they’ll be ready on the day. After your presentation, ask Gemini to help with a follow-up email thanking the client for their time. Gemini can also help check and adjust the tone and clarity of your message by rephrasing text to make it sound more professional, friendly, or concise.

Gemini also works across messaging apps and Maps, making for smooth communication and simplified navigation.²

Kick off your family trip to Ireland by creating a map of your itinerary, and share it with everyone on your “Big Family Trip” group text. As you research restaurants and their reviews on Maps, ask Gemini to help you understand details about vibes and menus, and what locals love about the food and drink. To help you all stay connected while you’re out and about, Gemini can work with you to compose a text to the group chat that summarizes your trip itinerary, and help you navigate to the meetup point.

To help you stay organized, Gemini works hand in hand with your task-management and note-taking apps. 

Create an event for your best friend’s birthday, and start a to-do list that includes sending invitations, finding a fun team activity, and baking her favorite cookies. When you find the perfect recipe, ask Gemini to start a shopping list in Google Keep. As you decorate book-shaped cookies for your bookworm bestie, pull up Gemini as you watch the YouTube how-to video³ to confirm just how many drops of food coloring to put into your icing. 

Snap a photo of a flyer for an upcoming glow-in-the-dark pickleball game, and ask Gemini to add that to the birthday event in your Calendar, including location details. Once your reservation is confirmed, ask Gemini to update the Calendar invite so that all the birthday celebration information is in one place. You can also ask it to help you compose a text to the group to remind everyone to coordinate their pickleball outfits. 

Get help in the moment, too, by asking Gemini to take action on a text thread. Say you get a text reminding you about your haircut tomorrow – the haircut you’d entirely forgotten about when you scheduled it three months ago. Pull up Gemini over your Messages screen and ask it to add the appointment to your calendar.

To curate your very own Pixel experience, Gemini also connects with Pixel Screenshots. Instantly find info about the pic you snapped of cool sneakers on the subway without scrolling through hundreds of photos of your sleeping dog. Just tell Gemini what you’re looking for and voila: Gemini will connect you to Pixel Screenshots so you can find out more about those hot pink high-tops, like where you might be able to buy some of your own.

When it comes to music, Gemini is your collaborative DJ. Ask it to curate a chill – but not sleepy – playlist on YouTube Music for you to do your taxes to. And when you’re done, ask to switch to celebratory dance music. You can also ask it to find the song from the intro of your favorite new British streaming series, or start a playlist that shows how Motown girl groups of the 1960s like the Supremes and Martha and the Vandellas influenced later girl groups like the Spice Girls, TLC, and Destiny’s Child.

To further streamline your daily routines, Gemini connects with utilities like your clock to set alarms and help you with time management. It’s just another way Gemini makes your life a little easier.²

To simplify travel planning and keep all your trip details in one place, Gemini also integrates with Google services like Flights and Hotels. Effortlessly manage everything from your walkabouts to your upcoming journeys. 

You can unlock even more powerful AI capabilities with Pixel 9 Pro. It comes with a year of the Google AI Pro Plan, including exclusive features like unlimited use of Deep Research⁴ – your personal AI research assistant on the go – and priority access to new Gemini capabilities as they become available. 

Now that you’ve gotten a taste of how to use Gemini, get ready to experience the future of productivity and connectivity. Start exploring Gemini and its connected app features on your Pixel today.