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In the latest version of the Files by Google application, calling Gemini while viewing a PDF file allows you to query the file, I’m writing Android Police. However, you must be a Gemini Advanced subscriber to operate this feature, according to Mishaal Rahman. reported on Friday that things were starting to fall into place.
If you have this feature, when you invoke Gemini while viewing a PDF file in the Files app, an “Inquire about this PDF” button will appear. Tapping this option allows you to ask questions about the file in the same way you can ask ChatGPT questions about a PDF file. Google first announced this screen-enabled feature at its I/O developer conference in May.
Rahman posted a screenshot showing what it looks like in action:
Other context-sensitive features of Gemini include the ability to ask questions about websites and YouTube videos. For applications or file types without context-sensitive Gemini support, the assistant instead offers to answer questions about your screen using a screenshot taken after clicking “Ask about this screen.”