Generate Images with Gemini in Google Docs on Android.

Google is rolling out an exciting new feature for Google Docs users on Android: the power to generate images directly within their documents, all thanks to Gemini AI. This update significantly enhances the mobile editing experience, bringing powerful creative tools directly to your smartphone or tablet.

Building on the existing capability to generate images with Gemini in Google Docs on the web, this new integration means you no longer need to switch between apps or devices to create visuals for your documents. Whether you're drafting a presentation on the go or refining a report from your phone, Gemini's image generation is now at your fingertips.

How To Generate Images in Google Docs?

Using Gemini to generate images in Google Docs on Android is designed to be intuitive. While specific menu paths might vary slightly during rollout, the core functionality involves these steps:

1. Open your Google Doc on your Android mobile device.
2. Locate the Gemini option on the toolbar next to the three dots.
3. Enter your text prompt describing the image you want to create.
4. Once Gemini generates the image, you'll have options to download it, copy it, or directly insert it into your document.

This seamless integration allows for quick visual enhancements to your documents without ever leaving the Docs app on your Android device.

How Image Generation in Docs Will Help Users?

• Seamless Mobile Creation: Generate, save, copy, and insert AI-powered images directly into your Google Docs on your Android device. This streamlines your workflow and makes content creation more fluid than ever.
• Enhanced Visual Storytelling: Easily add relevant and engaging visuals to your documents, from custom illustrations to concept art, without leaving the Docs app.
• Gemini AI at Your Fingertips: Leverage the advanced capabilities of Google's Gemini AI for quick and intelligent image generation, transforming your ideas into visual assets.

Availability:

This new feature is rolling out gradually, with visibility expected to reach all eligible users over the next 14 days, starting from August 8, 2025.

The image generation feature in Google Docs on Android will be available to a wide range of Google Workspace customers, including those with:

• Business Standard and Plus
• Enterprise Standard and Plus
• Google AI Pro and Ultra subscriptions
• Customers with specific Gemini add-ons

This update underscores Google's commitment to integrating advanced AI capabilities across its Workspace suite, making powerful tools more accessible and intuitive for users across all platforms. Stay tuned to your Google Docs app on Android for this exciting new creative capability! 

Google Docs Adds Gemini-Powered Audio Playback Feature.

Google is rolling out a new feature for Google Docs, powered by its Gemini AI, that allows users to generate and listen to audio versions of their documents. This update transforms how users interact with their content, offering a new dimension for accessibility, comprehension, and error checking.

This feature enables users to consume documents audibly, which is beneficial for busy individuals, students, and anyone who prefers to listen to information.

How to Use the New Audio Feature in Google Docs:

Google has made the process straightforward, with options for both individual listening and embedding audio for collaboration.

For Listening to the Current Document:

1. Open your Google Doc: Ensure your document contains content.
2. Access the Audio Feature: At the top of your screen, click Tools > Audio > Listen to this tab. An alternative is finding a "Listen to this tab" icon directly in your toolbar.
3. Control Playback: A pill-shaped audio player will appear. This floating window can be moved anywhere on your screen. The player includes controls for:
• Play/Pause: Start or stop the audio.
• Scrubber: Navigate to different parts of the document.
• Playback Speed: Adjust the reading speed (e.g., 0.5x, 1x, 1.5x, 2x).
• Change Voice: Select from various natural-sounding voices, such as Narrator, Educator, Teacher, Persuader, Explainer, Coach, and Motivator.

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For Adding an Audio Button to Your Document:

To allow others to easily listen to your document, you can embed an audio button directly:

1. Open your Google Doc.
2. Insert Audio Button: Go to Insert > Audio buttons > Listen to tab.
3. Customize the Button: The inserted button can be customized in terms of label, color, and size to integrate with your document's design.
4. Quick Insert with @: Typing @Listen to tab directly into your document lets you insert an audio clip quickly in a selected section.

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This significant development follows Google's ongoing commitment to integrate AI into its Workspace suite, expanding how users create and consume content. Complementing this, Google also rolled out an image generation feature in Docs for paid users, further leveraging AI to enhance document creation directly within the platform.