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Google has shared a comprehensive list of 40 tips to help users get the most out of their products. This guide was released as part of Google's year-end roundup and covers Search, Photos, Maps, Workspaces, and Gemini apps. Highlights how artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from an experimental feature to an everyday tool in Google's ecosystem. The tips focus on practical use cases such as researching topics, planning trips, and increasing work productivity.
The role of AI in powering Google search
Gemini simplifies complex topics with step-by-step explanations and visuals, making even the most dense content easier to understand. Turn long research papers into interactive guides by breaking them into easy-to-understand sections. In AI mode search, you ask multi-part questions and receive structured answers. Gemini also compares options such as loans, gadgets, and travel plans to help you make informed decisions efficiently.
Circle to Search provides instant descriptions without switching apps
Enable Circle to Search to instantly find descriptions without switching apps, or combine it with NotebookLM's Fast Research to quickly research topics. To dig deeper, switch to NotebookLM's Deep Research to generate detailed reports. You can automatically create flashcards and quizzes for your study sessions, and Gemini's guided study features provide homework support and concept clarification. Use the Simplify feature in Google apps to simplify dense web text, making it easier to read and understand.
AI-powered flight sales help you find cheaper travel options
Use Gemini hands-free while navigating with Google Maps to get directions, restaurant recommendations, and parking information while driving. AI-powered flight deals can help you find cheaper travel options. And with Canvas in AI mode, you can create your travel itinerary directly in search. Save locations from screenshots directly to your Google Maps list, and ask follow-up questions to find deeper context within Circle. Circle to Search also enables continuous translation on screen, making browsing and navigation seamless.
More AI features and tips coming in 2024
Shop your searches conversationally using natural language prompts and visually narrow down your results using AI-mode suggestions. Use plain language commands to edit your photos to remove unwanted objects, restore old images, and apply AI templates for shareable edits. You can also use Gemini to turn photos into short videos and illustrated storybooks, animate still images for social sharing, and automatically create yearly photo summaries.
