Google opens Gemini Daily Brief to free users in US
Google has made its Gemini Daily Brief feature free for personal Google accounts in the US. You no longer need a paid AI subscription to get a daily summary of your tasks, upcoming deadlines, and emails, drawn from Gmail, Calendar, and more. Access comes through the Gemini app, but the rollout is gradual. If you don't see it yet, you might need to wait.
- No Google AI subscription needed for Daily Brief
- Available to US personal Google accounts only
- Pulls data from Gmail, Calendar, and other connected apps
- Rollout is gradual; not all users have access yet
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