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Hans India
2 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Google Introduces Scheduled Actions for Gemini AI to Automate Daily Tasks
In a move to boost productivity and convenience, Google has officially launched Scheduled Actions for its Gemini AI platform. This new feature enables users to automate tasks by scheduling them for specific times or on a recurring basis — a capability now live on Android, iOS, and the web. Exclusively available to users with Google AI Pro, Gemini Ultra, or select Workspace business and education plans, the Scheduled Actions feature is designed to reduce manual input and streamline daily routines. Whether it's setting up daily email digests, weekly event rundowns, or local weather updates, Gemini AI can now handle it all on your schedule. Getting Started with Scheduled Actions To use the feature, users can launch the Gemini app or visit on the web. Simply type a prompt detailing the task, timing, and frequency. Gemini supports one-time and recurring actions, so you could request a news briefing every Monday morning or a weekend events summary every Friday afternoon. Steps to schedule a task: · Open the Gemini app or visit the Gemini web interface. · Enter your request, including details like day, date, and time. · Click or tap Submit. · Gemini will confirm and save the scheduled action. · You can edit the task before confirming by tapping Edit. Once set, Gemini will execute the task automatically and notify you when it's done. On mobile devices, notifications will appear as standard alerts, including on the lock screen (depending on your settings). On the web, notifications are displayed within the Gemini chat. Managing Scheduled Actions Users can easily pause, resume, edit, or delete scheduled tasks through the app or web interface: · Navigate to Settings > Scheduled actions. · Tap on the action to pause, resume, edit, or delete. · To change task content or frequency, return to the original chat and enter a new prompt or modify the existing one. Currently, users can set up to 10 scheduled actions at a time. Gemini may also use device location to provide contextual updates such as weather forecasts or nearby events. A Note from Google Google clarifies that scheduled actions remain active unless they're manually paused or deleted. However, tasks that haven't been triggered or accessed for an extended time may be turned off automatically. Users can reactivate them by revisiting the related chat. This enhancement is a significant step forward for Gemini AI, pushing it beyond reactive assistance and into proactive automation — freeing up users' time and making their daily digital experience smoother.
India Today
3 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Google now lets you schedule Gemini AI actions in advance so it can do them at your time and leisure
Google has rolled out a new feature for its Gemini AI called Scheduled Actions. The feature allows users to set tasks to run automatically at specific times or on a recurring basis. The feature is now available on Android, iOS, and the web for users with Google AI Pro or Ultra subscriptions, or those on eligible Google Workspace business and education the Scheduled Actions feature, users can set up tasks like daily email summaries, weather updates, or weekly event roundups to be performed without manual input each time. The feature will also allow users to schedule both one-time and repeating tasks by specifying when and how often they should can create a scheduled action by entering a prompt into the Gemini app or on the web, including the timing and frequency details. Here is a detailed step-by-step guide to schedule your Gemini AI actions. How to Schedule an Action in Gemini AI – First open the Gemini app on Android or iOS, or visit on the web.– Now enter your prompt in the text box, including details on timing and frequency. The new Gemini AI feature supports both one-time and recurring tasks. For example, users can ask for a news summary every Monday morning or a weekend event roundup every Friday afternoon. Scheduled actions can be set to occur on a specific day, date, or time, or after a certain Click or tap Submit.– Once submitted the action, Gemini will confirm the request and set up the task. – You can even edit the actions by tapping the Edit to modify the details before confirming.– Once confirmed, the action is saved and will run automatically based on the set will also send notifications when the action is completed. On mobile devices, notifications will appear like any other app alert and may display on the lock screen depending on settings. On the web, notifications appear within the Gemini chat can manage these actions in the Gemini app or web interface. To do so:– To pause or resume a task:– Go to the Gemini app or web interface.– Open Settings > Scheduled actions.– Select the task and tap Pause or to edit or delete a task:– In the Gemini app or web, go to Settings > Scheduled actions.–Find the scheduled action and tap Edit or can also change the content or frequency:– Return to the chat thread for the action and enter a new prompt or request an feature will allow users to set up to 10 scheduled actions at once. Additionally, Gemini may use the device location to provide relevant information, such as local weather or nearby Actions for Gemini AI will remain active unless paused or deleted. However, Google notes that tasks may be turned off automatically if they are not accessed or triggered for a prolonged period. Users can reactivate these tasks by revisiting the relevant chat thread.- Ends
Hindustan Times
25-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Trying to cut down on daily clutter? Here's how Gemini's ‘Scheduled Actions' can handle your routine tasks for you
Google's Gemini just got a practical update that might actually make your day smoother. At I/O 2025, Google rolled out Scheduled Actions, a feature that lets you tell Gemini to handle certain tasks for you at a specific time or on a regular basis. It is not about fancy AI tricks, but more about getting the basics done without you having to remember everything. Gemini's Scheduled Actions brings simple automation to your routine. See which tasks you can hand over to Google's AI.(Unsplash) 1. Get your email summary every morning If you dread opening your inbox, this one is for you. Just ask Gemini to send you a summary of your unread emails every morning. You can even tell it to highlight messages from your boss or skip those endless newsletters. It is a small change, but it means you can start your day with a clear idea of what needs attention. 2. Weekly plans from your calendar Gemini can pull together all your calendar events for the week and give you a neat summary. If you have appointments in different parts of the city, it will add up the travel time using Google Maps. This way, you can see your week at a glance and plan better without flipping between apps. 3. Answers when you need them Sometimes you want to know something as soon as it happens, like who won the latest Grammy for best album or when a new review for your favourite game drops. You can set Gemini to check and send you the answer after the event is over. It is a simple way to stay updated without having to search yourself. 4. Regular reminders and searches If you are looking for a new flat or following cricket scores, you can ask Gemini to check for updates every week and send you a summary. Right now, it is good for basic routines, but Google is hinting that more powerful options are on the way. What you should know before trying it Scheduled Actions is only for paid users, so you will need a Google AI Pro or Ultra subscription. You can schedule up to 10 actions at a time, whether they are one-off or repeating. If you set a location-based task, Gemini will use the location from when you created the task, even if you move later. You can see your scheduled tasks in the Gemini app by tapping your profile and going to Settings. From there, you can pause, delete, or cancel any task you want. Right now, Scheduled Actions is best for simple things like email summaries, weekly planning, or getting updates on events. It is not perfect, sometimes Gemini might skip a task, but a quick follow-up usually sorts it out. For those who already use Gemini, this new feature is worth a try, especially if you are looking to cut down on daily clutter and let your phone handle some of the load.
Tom's Guide
23-06-2025
- Tom's Guide
I tested the most advanced Chromebook yet — Google and Lenovo have built the ultimate AI laptop that beats Windows and Mac
Picking the best laptop for college is a tricky decision to make — what OS to go for, how much power you actually need for your studies, any actually useful AI features and what about the battery life? All questions form a finely tuned balance you need to find for your course. Well, if you're looking for a recommendation that cuts through all the marketing noise (including Apple's rather hilarious PowerPoint presentation), I'd like to put one in front of you. The Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 is a serious shout for the best back-to-school buy you can make. With a gorgeous OLED screen, the most powerful Arm chip I've seen in a Chromebook, an OLED display and up to 17 hours of battery life, the hardware has a lot going for it. But the real beauty lies in the software and its logical AI implementations. And while comparatively, this is quite pricey for a Chromebook starting at $649, I believe for what you get, it's absolutely worthwhile. Let's get into it. This is for the maxed-out version, sporting that OLED touchscreen display, 16GB RAM and 256GB of storage. On top of that, you'll get access to 12 months of Google AI Pro, which gives you all of its best Gemini services, alongside Veo 3 video creation and NotebookLM. Price From $649 / £599 Display 14-inch OLED 1920 x 1200-pixels — 400 nits (touchscreen optional) CPU MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 Memory Up to 16GB LPDDR5 Storage Up to 256GB Ports 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A, 1x 3.5mm audio jack Connectivity Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 Dimensions 12.4 x 8.6 x 0.6 inches Weight 2.6 pounds Before I go into all the 'just laptop things,' I want to hone in on that MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 chip. You see, up until this point, AI on a Chromebook has been very much reliant on the cloud — given the lower-end chips used to keep costs down. For most of us always being surrounded by Wi-Fi, that's fine, but it does cause latency in the features that matter. But with a new chip that sports an NPU capable of 50 trillion AI operations per second (TOPS), Google and Lenovo are moving over to a hybrid approach. This brings on-device AI features that are sensibly implemented and actually useful! First thing's first, Smart Grouping — perfect for a multi-tab Chrome browsing monster like me. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. If you're working across multiple projects and need to bring some structure to what you do, the on-board AI is able to analyze all your tabs and separate them into different desktops by task. The speed of doing this is a cinch, too, as you just swipe up with three fingers on the touchpad and you'll see the suggestion appear at the bottom. Then Chrome OS works it all out for you. It's a level of smart organization that you just can't find on a Windows laptop or a MacBook at the moment. Then there's AI image editing directly in the gallery app. This is more of a 'fun to have' than a real useful tool, but it does drastically reduce the amount of time it takes to remove a background and create a PNG sticker of the subject. But the AI features don't stop there. I could go on about the 12 months of Google AI Pro that you get for free — giving you access to 2TB of cloud storage, Gemini 2.5 Pro and Deep Research, Veo 3 video generation platform and the incredible NotebookLM (perfect for notetaking in lectures). But what caught my eye the most is the intelligent Text capture that plugs into all your Google services. Essentially, this is the company's circle to search feature on speed, as it is able to capture text from any image and take contextual action on it. So, beyond the usual capture a picture and shop for the thing via Google Search, you could highlight a text entry and get it as editable text in Google Docs, capture an event promo image and add it as a Google Calendar event. In my testing, I wrote out a table by hand, highlighted the picture of it, and it was still able to intelligently recognize and turn it into a spreadsheet. This could be huge for people who work out by doodling to digitize their work. Also, shoutout to the Simplify expansion to help me read, which can take complex subject matter and dumb down the language a bit. Now I can finally sound as clued up on deep psychological studies as my fiancée! For all the things I do like about using a Chromebook, one thing that can get lost along the way is actually being a good laptop. I've faced a minefield of mushy keyboards, bad speakers, poor displays and battery life that drops to zero if you even look at it funny. With the Chromebook Plus 14, I think Lenovo's cracked it. First of all, I can't ignore that dazzling OLED screen, which Google has gone ahead and paired with NASA to make some custom wallpapers of Jupiter to really make it sing. This makes it an ideal panel that's easy on the eyes for getting work done, which is further backed up by a properly tactile-feeling keyboard (that same comfortable thump to each key that you know and love from Lenovo) and a smooth, clicky touchpad. It also comes in clutch for those moments when you're so over your studies for the evening, as the Dolby Atmos setup of two woofers and two tweeters sounds fantastic (even in the busy room I was in). That's sure to make this a binge-watching beast or a great laptop to turn to for firing up the playlist in your student dorms. That Arm chip doesn't stutter when opening any programs. With 12-16GB of RAM, I didn't feel any slowdown or hitching when I took the Plus 14 up over 20 tabs. And Lenovo is stepping up to the mighty stamina of MacBooks with a claimed 17-hour battery life. And all of this in a premium aluminum shell with a playful ribbed plastic underside and a 5MP webcam for catching up with your family at home. Everything has been considered here, and when it comes to the typical Chromebook compromises, none of them have been made. For some of these claims (like battery life), I'll leave that for our full review (coming soon), but early impressions are strong. The Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 is a shoo-in for the best Chromebook I've ever tested, and possibly one of the best laptops of 2025, too. It's easy to count out Chrome OS as the third-place option in favor of Windows 11 and macOS. However, with system-level AI implementations across the board that actually make sense and an incredibly easy-to-use UI. Of course, there are the big question marks here, like dedicated app support. Google does say that more are coming, but we'll wait and see on that. But in terms of a solidly powerful system with a great screen, zippy internals, a great screen for binge watching and a stellar OS for getting stuff done, this has everything a student needs.
Indian Express
23-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Google rolls out ‘Scheduled Actions' on Gemini: 4 everyday tasks you can now automate
At I/O 2025, Google introduced several new Gemini features. One of the most useful among them could be Scheduled Actions. This feature lets you set Gemini to run prompts at a set time in the future or repeat them regularly. It may seem like a minor change, but the Scheduled Actions feature opens up several new ways to interact with the AI chatbot. For instance, you can ask Gemini to do a task later, and it will remember and do it for you. You can even turn an old chat into a scheduled task. Here's a look at how exactly Scheduled Actions works and in what ways you can use the feature. The scheduling feature mostly works well, but sometimes Gemini can get confused and skip doing a future task. A simple follow-up message usually fixes the issue. Here are some limitations to accessing Scheduled Actions: –Subscription needed: This feature is only for paid users. You need a Google AI Pro or Google AI Ultra subscription if you want to access Scheduled Actions. These subscription packages are only available in the US currently. –Only 10 actions allowed: You can only schedule up to 10 tasks at a time, including one-time and repeating actions. –Location can't be updated: You can set actions based on your location, like 'Find a coffee shop near me,' but it will always use the location from where you first created the task. It won't change if you move to a new location. After scheduling an action, you can view it by tapping your profile in the Gemini app, going to Settings, and clicking 'Scheduled Actions'. You can only pause or delete tasks from there, but you can cancel them if needed. At first, the idea of asking AI to summarise emails might seem unnecessary. But if you only ask once, it saves time. For example, you can tell Gemini, 'Give me a summary of my unread emails every morning', and it will send you daily updates. You can also further customise it by asking Gemini to highlight emails from your boss or skip spam emails and newsletters. It is important to note that Gemini can make mistakes like any other AI tool. But using Scheduled Actions in this way can make for a quick look at your emails, resulting in time saved. With Workspace connected, you can ask Gemini to list all your calendar events for the week. Since it can also use Google Maps, you can ask questions like how far your doctor's appointment is from home. You can also ask for specific details or formats. For example, if you have two appointments in different areas, Gemini can add up the travel time and give you the total driving time. Sometimes you want information that isn't available yet. For example, if you want to know who won at the Oscars, you can ask Gemini now and schedule it to give you the answer once the event is done. This is even more useful for complex searches. You can also ask Gemini for specific things, like what reviewers think about the gameplay or plot of a video game. There are some cool ways to use this feature, but it is not here yet. In one demo, Gemini was asked to find new apartments each week and send a summary to the user. That kind of task needs more independence than Gemini can handle right now, but it shows how useful scheduled actions could be in the future. For now, Gemini can do simple web searches, check your emails and calendar, and help with some detailed planning. (This article has been curated by Disha Gupta, who is an intern with The Indian Express)
