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Google standardizes Gemini side panel features across Workspace applications
Gemini side panels across core Workspace apps will share identical capabilities, according to 9to5Google.
The short version
- Google is rolling out an update bringing consistent Gemini side panel functionality across its Workspace services.[9to5Google]
- The unified tools apply to side panels within Gmail, Drive, Docs, Slides, and Chat.[9to5Google]
- Among consumer accounts, Google AI Ultra and Google AI Pro tiers receive access, with scheduling omitted from Pro.[9to5Google]
Key facts
- Google is bringing uniform capabilities to Gemini side panels throughout its Workspace suite.[9to5Google]
- The standardized feature set covers side panels in Drive, Docs, Slides, Chat, and Gmail.[9to5Google]
- Consumer access is limited to Google AI Ultra and Google AI Pro subscribers, with scheduling excluded from the Pro tier.[9to5Google]
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