Gemini

Use it for everyday writing, planning, explanations and questions about images or files.

Best for

A normal task that does not need Research, Live or another named feature.

Real example

Turn a voice note and photo of a whiteboard into an organised project outline.

Start with

Organise this material, but first tell me what is unclear or missing.

Where you make it better

Correct anything it misread and choose the final priorities.

A spoken, real-time conversation that can include your camera or screen.

Best for

Brainstorming, practising, troubleshooting and discussing what you see.

Real example

Rehearse an interview while Gemini asks follow-ups and observes your presentation.

Start with

Run a ten-minute practice interview for [role]. Ask one question at a time and give feedback only after I answer.

Where you make it better

Do not rely on camera guidance for hazardous or professional tasks.

Takes longer to investigate a question and returns a report with sources.

Best for

A broad question that affects a real decision.

Real example

Compare a market using public sources and selected internal Drive files.

Start with

Show me the questions you will investigate and the sources you plan to use before running it.

Where you make it better

Keep online information separate from your private files and open the important links.

A separate space for building and editing documents, code, quizzes and small apps.

Best for

Something you want to shape visually instead of receiving as a long chat reply.

Real example

Build an interactive onboarding quiz from an employee handbook.

Start with

Show the information the tool needs and the steps a person will take before writing code.

Where you make it better

Test the facts, accessibility and whether the design suits the people using it.

Turns source material into a podcast-style spoken discussion.

Best for

Reviewing material while walking, commuting or changing learning mode.

Real example

Create an audio overview of three uploaded industry reports and their disagreements.

Start with

Focus the discussion on [questions]. Clearly label where the sources disagree.

Where you make it better

Use it to reinforce learning, not as a substitute for checking the source.

Lets Gemini find information in services such as Gmail, Drive and Calendar when you allow it.

Best for

A task whose useful information is already inside your Google account.

Real example

Find the itinerary in Gmail, check Calendar and produce a travel checklist.

Start with

Use only [named services]. Do not send, delete, book or change anything.

Where you make it better

Choose which apps it may read and approve anything that changes an email, event or file.

Reusable customised helpers and, in some experiences, mini-app workflows.

Best for

A repeated task with stable instructions and reference material.

Real example

Create a Gem that coaches managers through writing useful one-to-one agendas.

Start with

Ask the user for context, then guide them through the process. Never invent employee facts.

Where you make it better

Maintain the instructions and test that the Gem does not overstep its role.

Runs supported tasks later or repeatedly and can deliver recurring briefings.

Best for

A routine check or preparation task that should happen on a timetable.

Real example

Prepare a Monday morning industry briefing from selected topics.

Start with

Every Monday at 7am, brief me on [topics] in [region]. Use five bullets and include source links.

Where you make it better

Review whether the schedule remains useful and whether sources are current.

Can keep a longer job moving, run scheduled tasks and reuse instructions in supported accounts.

Best for

Work that continues across several steps or happens repeatedly.

Real example

Maintain a recurring travel-preparation routine using connected apps.

Start with

Show me the steps, app permissions and places you will stop for approval before starting.

Where you make it better

Require approval before it sends, books, buys, deletes or changes another service.

Generates and edits visual, video and audio material with Google's creative models.

Best for

Concepts, storyboards, mockups and media exploration.

Real example

Turn a product idea into a poster mockup, short concept clip and soundtrack direction.

Start with

Create three distinct visual directions for [purpose]. Keep all text editable and avoid logos or identifiable people.

Where you make it better

Own the concept, check rights and verify that generated details are not misleading.