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Google has introduced Canvas and Audio Overview, two new features in its Gemini AI suite, aimed at improving real-time document editing, coding, and AI-driven audio summaries. These features are now rolling out globally for Gemini and Gemini Advanced subscribers, according to a post on Google’s blog.
With these updates, Gemini expands beyond brainstorming and research to include live document collaboration and AI-assisted coding.
“Gemini can already help you brainstorm ideas, do deep research, and generate content for whatever project you’re working on. And starting today, Gemini can offer even more help, whether it’s editing a document with you in real-time or taking your idea and coding a real prototype,” Google stated.
The Canvas feature allows users to create, edit, and refine text or code in real-time. By selecting ‘Canvas’ in the prompt bar, users can write and modify documents instantly, adjust tone, length, and formatting with AI-powered suggestions, seamlessly export drafts to Google Docs and Generate, debug, and explain HTML/React, Python scripts, and other programming code.
Google highlights that Canvas is especially useful for developers, enabling them to build prototypes for web apps and software while learning coding concepts quickly.
The Audio Overview feature transforms documents, slides, and research reports into engaging AI-generated discussions. Inspired by Google’s NotebookLM, this feature creates podcast-style conversations between two AI hosts, offering deep insights into uploaded files.
Key benefits of Audio Overview:
Summarizes complex content into interactive, easy-to-digest audio
Converts class notes, research papers, and email threads into dynamic learning sessions
Available for streaming, sharing, or offline listening via Gemini’s web and mobile app
While Canvas is launching globally in all supported languages, Audio Overview is initially available in English, with wider support expected soon.
With these new features, Google aims to enhance AI-driven content creation and streamline workflows for writers, developers, and researchers alike.
