Introduction

In an exciting update for users, Files by Google is rolling out a brand-new PDF viewer alongside several innovative features, including the highly anticipated integration with Gemini’s upcoming “Ask about this PDF” functionality.

Revolutionizing Document Interaction

This new feature is set to revolutionize how users interact with their documents. Now, users can simply say "Hey Google" or press and hold the power button to tap “Ask about this PDF” and pose questions about the content directly. No more endless scrolling! Just immediate answers right at your fingertips.

Initial Preview and Additional Functionalities

The “Ask about this PDF” feature was initially previewed during the I/O 2024 event in May, showcasing its potential alongside other functionalities, such as "Ask about this video" and the handy Gemini overlay. Designed to enhance user convenience, this feature allows for a quick understanding of PDF documents without the hassle of digging through numerous pages of text.

Availability and Subscription Requirements

For those eager to utilize this feature, it will be available to Android 15+ users with a Gemini Advanced subscription. This subscription leverages an impressive 1 million token context window to provide users with thorough and accurate responses. Files by Google noted that this function will be officially “rolling out soon," along with the existing Circle to Search shortcut.

Additional Updates for Advanced Users

In addition to this, Gemini has also announced that Advanced users can now upload entire code repositories, building upon the code file upload capabilities introduced in September. This allows for a more comprehensive code assistance experience, as Gemini will grasp the full context of your coding projects. Users can select “Code folder” from the ‘plus’ menu in the Ask Gemini field available on the web.

Exciting Changelog Updates

Other exciting updates in the Files by Google changelog include: - The ability to receive files directly using Quick Share. - The option to move files to the Safe Folder from the Recents section without having to open them first.

Conclusion

As technology evolves, these enhancements promise to make document handling and coding easier than ever. Stay tuned for these updates and prepare to experience a new level of efficiency in your daily tasks!