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The Gemini app just got a hugely useful upgrade -- the ability to tell you more about videos you've captured.
Earlier this year, Google introduced a capability for Gemini to analyze YouTube videos. The feature lets you summarize extended content or get a step-by-step overview of a project.
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Gemini's video capability is expanding this week; now the AI can take a look at your own camera roll. Just upload a clip to Gemini, and you can get a summary of what's going on and ask extended questions to learn more. You can even ask about what's happening at a certain timestamp or in specific sections of the video.
The feature appears to be available for both Android and iOS, and across multiple models like 2.5 Flash and 2.5 Pro.
ChatGPT and other competitors offer similar capabilities, so it's nice to see Gemini catch up.
How to analyze a video with Gemini
Here's how to tell if you have video upload capability for Gemini.
Open your app and tap on the plus sign where you enter your prompt. You can choose to add a video from your gallery or from files. If you can upload videos, you'll be able to do so here. If you can't, videos are grayed out.
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