Worthwhile Gemini integrations in Google apps are finally here

There was a genericness to the first wave of AI features in Google products. Absolutely everyone was doing straightforward text and image generation, and that contributed to the tacked-on nature. Fortunately, we’ve moved past that and Gemini integrations are starting to feel highly unique and play to Google’s strengths.

Google kicked off the year with Gmail and AI Overviews that significantly revitalized search by immediately showing the answer to your question. Emails are absolutely one area where I think everyone can agree that getting the answer immediately is okay. 

Instead of hunting for keywords or digging through a year of emails, just use natural language, like “Who was the plumber that gave me a quote for the bathroom renovation last year?” Gemini’s advanced reasoning pulls the answer, instantly summarizing the exact details you need.

Then there’s the “future of Gmail” that is AI Inbox. Google frames it as a personal briefing…