I'm finally the 'organized' friend, thanks to a little help from Gemini
…As Google’s AI tool matured beyond a chatbot, it gradually became an indispensable part of my life. I still don’t know what it takes to become organized, and that’s…
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This is the decades-old Gmail trick I still use every day
…Plus, these tools are all reactive. Using plus codes and labels is proactive and lets you define your intent even when giving out your email address. When you sign up for something…
I was terrified to let Google delete almost 150GB of my videos and photos, but it's the best thing I have ever done
…It replaced the older Backup and Sync tool in 2021. The correct answer is Google Drive for Desktop. Google rebranded and consolidated its sync tools in 2021, replacing the older Backup and…
Gmail has a calendar app hiding in plain sight, and now I use it daily
…Sometimes, I’ll open the Calendar panel and create an event while all the details are still visible on screen. Gmail’s meeting scheduling tool removed a lot of email back-and…
I found a Gemini feature so good, I stopped using everything else
…earliest and deepest Gemini integrations in Google Workspace. Features like smart summarisation and Help Me Write made it a flagship showcase for what Gemini could do inside everyday productivity tools. 06 / 8…
My Gmail was a deadline graveyard until I added this simple Gemini connection
…Gmail is not a to-do app It's not meant to track deadlines and actionable tasks For all the productivity features and integrations that Gmail offers, it's first and foremost…
This Android feature could put your notifications on autopilot
…But whenever it does, Samsung also appears ready to integrate it into its skin. Notification rules look set to be another useful new addition to Android's notification management toolkit. It should…
The Google Sheets ‘miracle’ that finally organized my contacts
…On paper, it offers the right tools as well, like labels and the ability to find and merge duplicates. However, for a more complicated mess like my contact list, Google Contacts' built…
If Google nails the Googlebook, I'm gonna ditch my Windows laptop
…Google will need more than snazzy AI features and seamless and deep Android integration to win over Windows and Mac users. More importantly, pricing will be a crucial factor in the first…
Google Photos is undoing part of its Gemini upgrade
…Sign in to your Android Police account Google has integrated Gemini into almost all its products and services. Even Google Photos now features a Gemini-powered Ask Photos search tool that lets…