Google adds ‘file upload’ feature on Gemini app

Sep 05, 2024 Poulami Saha

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Google has expanded the usage of its AI assistant Gemini AI for smartphone user

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In an official blog Google explained that with the ‘file upload’ feature you can upload files directly from your phone within the Gemini app

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The ‘file upload’ feature is available for both iOS and Android users.

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First you need to open the Gemini app in full-screen on your iOS or Android device. Now you need to click on the ‘plus’ icon. You can find the ‘plus’ icon at the bottom-left corner of the screen, next to the microphone and camera options.

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Next you will see a sheet sliding up. The sheet will present the three upload options that are available in Android and iOS. These options include Upload from gallery, Upload a file and Upload from Drive

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Now you are all set to upload the files directly into the Gemini AI app.

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However, the iOS version of the Gemini app will not support the ‘Upload from Drive’ option.

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