Overview
- The in-person “Take notes” capability is rolling out across platforms, with Android access beginning on Aug. 11 and web/desktop arriving around Aug. 14 while iOS is expected by the end of August.
- Gemini listens to room audio and generates a Google Doc that includes a full transcript, a structured summary, and action items, then saves the file to Drive and emails a link to participants.
- Access is restricted to paid tiers: consumer Google AI Pro or AI Ultra and specific Workspace plans including Business Standard/Plus, Enterprise Standard/Plus, Frontline Plus, and AI Pro for Education.
- Users can place a nearby device to capture audio and use Pause, Continue, and Stop controls, and Google requires organizers to inform attendees before recording for privacy and consent.
- The tool supports eight languages but only one language per session and works best for meetings of roughly 15 minutes to 8 hours, a setup that may change how teams document decisions and follow up on tasks.