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How to Enhance Your Gemini Experience by Adding Extensions

Unlocking the True Potential of Google Gemini: Your Guide to Enhanced Functionality

In today's fast-paced tech landscape, Google Gemini is emerging as the next-gen AI virtual assistant, but it can sometimes leave users puzzled. In this article, we’ll explore how to maximize Gemini's features, from enabling vital extensions to managing your activity logs.

Understanding Gemini: The Transition from Google Assistant

After the introduction of Google Gemini, many users faced confusion as the beloved Google Assistant was replaced by this new AI. Historically known for its seamless operations, the transition to Gemini has revealed limitations—especially in making calls or sending texts. However, with the right tweaks, users can start to utilize Gemini’s potential.

Enable Gemini Apps Activity to Unlock Extensions

To fully benefit from the Gemini experience, enabling Gemini Apps Activity is crucial. This feature allows you to log your interactions and enables various extensions that enhance functionality.

Here’s how you can turn on Gemini Apps Activity:

After selecting the Turn on button, you will need to review a long list of instructions regarding the data that will be saved and how it's used to improve Google products.

Making It Work: Using Extensions

After enabling Apps Activity, you can directly interact with Gemini, allowing it to utilize extensions without any additional steps. For instance, if you attempt to make a phone call, Gemini can now easily access your contacts and initiate the call.

Here are some notable extensions you can explore:

  • Google Workspace: Summarize or interact with content from Gmail, Calendar, and Docs.
  • Google Messages
  • Phone: Directly access your contacts.
  • Utilities: Manage timers, alarms, and various settings.
  • Google Flights: Access flight information effortlessly.
  • Google Maps: Get location-based data.
  • YouTube and YouTube Music: Discover videos and music with ease.
  • Others: Including Spotify and WhatsApp.

Managing Your Gemini Activity

Google ensures user privacy by allowing you to manage your activity history. If you prefer a less permanent record, consider the following options:

  • Set an auto-delete feature for activity logs (three, 18, or 36 months).
  • Manually delete logs via Settings > Gemini Apps Activity by choosing Delete and selecting your preferred timeframe.

This way, you can enjoy the functionalities of Gemini while keeping your data management in check.

Gemini vs Google Assistant: The Future Awaits

While Gemini is still refining its features, the potential for it to match or even exceed the capabilities of Google Assistant is promising. The evolution of this AI tool will undoubtedly bring more functionalities and a plethora of extensions that cater to user needs.

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