Google has started to integrate its AI Gemini into a new sidebar in Gmail, designed to assist in composing emails and summarizing message threads. This sidebar is also being integrated into other Google applications such as Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive.

With this integration, Gemini in Gmail can offer assistance in drafting emails, suggesting replies, and searching for specific information within emails and Google Drive files. In a blog post, Google explains that while “Gemini in Gmail offers proactive suggestions to help you get started,” users can also ask their own questions, such as “What was the order number from my agency?” or “How much did the company spend on the last marketing event?”

In addition, users will also be able to use Gemini on the Gmail mobile apps for Android and iOS, which will allow them to “analyze email message threads and see a summarized view of the most important aspects,” just like with the sidebar on the web.

These features are available exclusively for Google Workspace customers with Gemini Business or Enterprise add-ons, Gemini Education or Education Premium, or a Google One AI Premium subscription. To access these features in Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Drive, a paid Gemini subscription is also required.

In Docs, the Gemini panel helps with writing, content refinement, information synthesis, and idea generation. In Slides, it facilitates slide creation and image customization, as well as presentation synthesis. In Sheets, Gemini organizes and manages data, creates tables, generates formulas, and assists with specific tasks. In Drive, it allows for summarizing documents and quickly retrieving project data.

Google is following the trend of technology giants incorporating generative AI features into their most popular applications. Earlier this year, Meta introduced its AI chatbot on Instagram and WhatsApp, while Apple has announced the inclusion of generative AI in Siri, Messages, Mail, and Notes.