Google Introduces Gemini Panel in Calendar for Enhanced Schedule Management

Google is experimenting with a new AI-driven Gemini side panel in Google Calendar, designed to streamline schedule management through conversational interactions.

Google’s got something fresh cooking in Google Calendar—a slick AI-powered feature called the Gemini side panel. Imagine just chatting with your calendar to check your schedule, whip up events, or dig up details without breaking a sweat. It’s like having a personal assistant tucked away in the top right corner (look for the “Ask Gemini” icon), ready to jump into action for folks in the Google Workspace Labs early access program.

Got questions? Gemini’s got answers—or at least, suggestions. Stuck on what to ask? It’ll nudge you with ideas like setting up a lunch date or finding your next catch-up with Dave from accounting. And if those don’t hit the mark, hit “More suggestions” or just type away. Want to know how many meetings are hijacking your Tuesday? Or maybe set a recurring reminder to finally start that workout routine? Gemini’s on it.

The whole point? Ditch the manual grind. Why click through menus when you can just ask? Gemini’s conversational chops are here to make your life easier, joining the party in Google’s Workspace apps like Gmail and Docs (yep, they’ve got the side panel too). As for when everyone gets to join in, Google’s playing it coy—no word on the wider rollout yet.