Introduction
Google’s Gemini AI continues to revolutionize productivity tools, and its
latest integration with Gmail and Google Calendar is no exception. Now, Google
Workspace users can seamlessly add events to their calendars directly from
their emails, saving time and streamlining workflows.
How the “Add to Calendar” Feature Works
Gemini AI automatically detects calendar-related content in an email and
presents an “Add to calendar” button. After clicking the button, the side panel
in Gmail will open to confirm the event has been added to the calendar.
Eligibility for the New Gemini AI Tool
The feature is currently available to:
- Google
Workspace Business and Enterprise users
- Gemini
Education, Gemini Education Premium, or Google One AI Premium subscribers
- Users
with the now-deprecated Gemini Business or Gemini Enterprise add-ons
Admins can enable the feature by switching on smart features
and personalization from the Workspace Admin console.
Limitations of the Feature
- Available
only in English and on the web for now.
- Does
not include other guests in the event.
- Won’t
appear for emails with already-extracted events (e.g., flight or
restaurant reservations).
Other Gemini-Powered Gmail Tools
This is just the latest addition to Gemini’s growing list of Gmail tools. In
June 2024, Google introduced features like:
- Writing
and summarizing emails
- Finding
specific information within an inbox
Conclusion
If you’re a Google Workspace user, check your Gmail inbox to see if the feature
is live for you. Let us know how it works for you in the comments!
