Google Gemini is rapidly becoming one of the most popular AI chatbots around the world, and rightly so. With deep integration into the Android ecosystem and availability on iOS through the Google app, Gemini combines powerful conversational AI with the full strength of Google’s tools and services. Whether you’re a student, a busy professional, or a curious creative, it’s reshaping how we interact with our smartphones.
If you’ve ever wondered what you can do with Google Gemini, this article is for you. We’ll cover how to use Google Gemini, some tips to get the most out of it, and show you how to use Google Gemini for everyday tasks quickly. From productivity hacks to smart assistant features, we’ll explore some of the best ways to use Gemini on your mobile device.
Table of contents
- How to quickly use Google Gemini on Mobile?
- Use Cases and Features
- 1. Use Google Gemini as a Smart Personal Assistant
- 2. Summarise PDFs, Docs, and Emails Instantly
- 3. Use Google Lens + Google Gemini for Visual Assistance
- 4. Create AI Images Right From Your Phone
- 5. Edit Images Directly from Your Phone
- 6. Plan Trips and Itineraries with Local Insights
- 7. Summarise YouTube Videos and Articles
- Conclusion
- Frequently Asked Questions
How to quickly use Google Gemini on Mobile?
Before we get into the use cases, here is how to access Google Gemini:
- Download the Google Gemini App
If you have not already, download the app from the Google Play Store or App Store. - Optional: Set your Default Assistant (Android only)
Head into your Google App Settings and choose Google Gemini as the default assistant. - How to Access Google Gemini
You can access Gemini in the following ways:- App: Open the Google Gemini app.
- Voice: If you have selected Google Gemini as your assistant, you can say “Hey Google” to access!
Use Cases and Features
Some of the practical things you do on your phone with Google Gemini are:
1. Use Google Gemini as a Smart Personal Assistant
Google Gemini replaces Google Assistant on many Android devices, creating a more advanced, intelligent, and context-aware experience for the user. It understands natural language more effectively, allowing you to interact with it conversationally. With Google Gemini, you can easily manage everyday tasks such as setting reminders and alarms, sending text messages or making phone calls, controlling smart home devices, summarising emails or calendar events, and even drafting and sending messages via WhatsApp or Gmail. These actions being so deeply embedded into Android make these tasks feel natural, giving Google Gemini power as a personal assistant right in the phone.
For example, I asked Google Gemini, “Schedule a meeting for me today at 5:00 PM.” Google Gemini immediately asked for a meeting title, confirmed the time, and created the event without manual entry.
In providing the meeting title, I forgot to include one.
We can see by the above image that the event has successfully been created.
Google Gemini is far superior at natural conversation as compared to the previous voice assistants. It has multi-turn interactive dialogue capabilities that basically hold context throughout interactions, making conversations smooth and intuitive.
2. Summarise PDFs, Docs, and Emails Instantly
Google Gemini allows you to quickly analyse and summarise documents directly from Gmail, Google Docs, or Google Drive on your phone. Simply upload a file or point Google Gemini to its location, then ask for a summary in plain language. For this, I am using the PDF on Attention is all you need.
From the output, you can see that the research paper has been summarised.
You can also highlight specific sections of text within PDFs or Docs and ask Google Gemini for summaries or clarifications just for that part, making document review more precise and interactive than ever before.
3. Use Google Lens + Google Gemini for Visual Assistance
Google Gemini integrates seamlessly with Google Lens, enhancing the tool’s capacity to interpret and process visual information smartly. Just open the camera or upload an image and ask Google Gemini questions with regard to what it sees. For example, you can say:
- “What plant is this?”
- “Translate this menu from Japanese.”
- “Summarise this handwritten note.”
In the video below, I ask Google Gemini to summarise what is in the video.
This powerful combination allows Google Gemini to interpret handwriting, understand foreign languages, read menus, and even analyse complex visuals, making it a handy assistant for students, travellers, or anyone on the go.
4. Create AI Images Right From Your Phone
Google Gemini currently supports text-to-image generation on selected devices (Pixel 8 and above, for example), giving you the opportunity to manifest your imagination through a simple prompt.
Prompt: “Illustrate a traditional Indian wedding scene in Madhubani style, bride and groom under the mandap, surrounded by women with dholaks, elephants, and sacred fire.”
This feature is perfect for artists, content creators, marketers, or anyone looking to visualise ideas quickly, whether for professional use or just for creative fun.
5. Edit Images Directly from Your Phone
In addition to image generation, Google Gemini edits images by utilising natural language prompts on your mobile device.
Prompt: “Change this image from sunflowers to roses”
Generated Image:
This is an immensely useful tool for quick creative edits, hence a blessing for designers, marketers, students, or anyone who seeks to make simple visual alterations without complicated technicalities.
6. Plan Trips and Itineraries with Local Insights
Planning a vacation? Google Gemini acts as your personal trip planner and local travel guide, helping you design an immersive travel experience tailored to your interests and budget.
Prompt: “I’m planning a vacation and I’d like your help as both a trip planner and a local guide. Please help me with the following:
Create a personalised 3-day itinerary for my trip to Lisbon, Portugal, based on my interests:
I enjoy historic neighbourhoods, coastal views, local food, photography, and music. I prefer experiences that are offbeat, budget-friendly, and culturally immersive. Suggest top things to do and places to visit in Lisbon, including a mix of must-see attractions and hidden gems known mostly to locals. Recommend local restaurants, cafes, and street food spots with high Google reviews, especially those with authentic Portuguese cuisine that aren’t tourist traps. Compare flight and hotel options from New Delhi to Lisbon for travel between 7th July 2025 and 15th July 2025. Prioritise well-reviewed, centrally located stays at a reasonable price. Use real-time data from Google Search, Google Maps, and Google Reviews to personalise your suggestions. If possible, also include: Local festivals or live Fado performances during my stay, Best spots for sunset photography and Weather tips and transport passes (like trams or Lisboa Card)”
The Gemini app was able to answer acceptably.
7. Summarise YouTube Videos and Articles
Google Gemini can quickly summarise long-form content, including web articles and YouTube videos, by simply providing the URL. Whether it’s a blog post or a 30-minute video, Google Gemini distils the key insights into concise summaries.
Example 1:
Article: Key Highlights from Geoffrey Hinton on Superintelligent AI
Google Gemini generated a one-paragraph summary based on the article link.
Video Demo:
Example 2:
YouTube Video: Watch here
Google Gemini summarised the video content into a brief, clear paragraph, just from the link.
Video Demo:
From the videos, you can see that the YouTube video and the article have been summarised, even if the video URL was provided.
Conclusion
Google Gemini on mobile isn’t just another AI chatbot; it’s a full-fledged productivity and creativity engine in your pocket. From summarising documents and videos to creating and editing images, planning trips, and managing your daily schedule, Google Gemini brings the power of AI to your fingertips.
Its deep integration with the Google ecosystem makes it context-aware, responsive, and deeply useful no matter your role. Whether you’re a student working on assignments, a professional juggling meetings, or a creator exploring ideas, Google Gemini can become your everyday AI companion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Which devices support Google Gemini?
A. Google Gemini is available on most Android devices (Android 10+, ≥2 GB RAM) and can replace Google Assistant on eligible models; it’s also accessible to iOS users via the Google Gemini tab in the Google app or the standalone Google Gemini app for iPhone.
Q2. Does Google Gemini access my data to work?
A. Only with your permission. Google Gemini needs access to services like Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Photos, and Maps to summarise documents, create events, or plan trips, but you can manage or revoke access at any time.
Q3. Can I switch back to Google Assistant?
A. Yes. If you want Google Assistant, you can change it back on Android by going to Settings, Apps, Assistant, Digital assistants, and choosing Google Assistant instead of Google Gemini.
Q4. Is it free to use Google Gemini? Is there a paid version?
A. The core Google Gemini experience is free. Some features, including higher-tier models (e.g., Google Gemini Advanced / Pro), Deep Research, image/video creation, and Google Gemini Live voice mode, require a Google One AI Premium subscription (~$20/month).
Q5. What inputs can Google Gemini use?
A. Google Gemini is multimodal, meaning you can input text, voice, images, and screen inputs and/or respond in the same forms. You can type questions, speak to it by saying “Hey Google”, upload photos or take a snapshot of a photo for visual questions, and you can share your screen context for assistance; all in one intuitive interface.
Hi, I am Janvi, a passionate data science enthusiast currently working at Analytics Vidhya. My journey into the world of data began with a deep curiosity about how we can extract meaningful insights from complex datasets.
