Overview of Features Available with Gemini Advanced – April 2025
Overview of Gemini Advanced
Gemini Advanced is the premium version of the Gemini app that offers enhanced features and capabilities to its subscribers. Offered through the Google One AI Premium tier, this service costs $19.99 per month in the United States. Launched in late March, it appeals to users seeking advanced tools for various tasks.
Key Features of Gemini Advanced
1. Live Camera and Screen Sharing
Gemini Advanced leverages Project Astra technology enabling subscribers to utilize live camera and screen sharing capabilities. As announced in mid-April, this feature is expected to be available to all free users on Android in the near future, providing a more interactive experience for all.
2. Video Creation with Veo 2
Subscribers can create videos using Veo 2, which is recognized for its fluid character movement, realistic scenes, and detailed visuals. Users can generate short MP4 videos lasting eight seconds, with a resolution of 720p. A monthly limit restricts the number of videos that can be produced.
In addition, the Whisk Animate tool allows users to create videos from images, making video content creation more intuitive and visually driven.
3. Access to Premium Models
Gemini Advanced subscribers can access Google’s most premium AI models. This started with version 1.0 Ultra, followed by versions 1.5 Pro and 2.0 Pro, which were eventually succeeded by 2.5 Pro, still in experimental stages. As of mid-April 2025, the 2.5 Pro model is also offered to free users but with certain usage limitations. Gemini Advanced provides broader access and a significantly larger context for tasks.
4. Long Context Window
One notable benefit for Gemini Advanced users is the extended context window of 1 million tokens, roughly equivalent to 1,500 pages of text or 30,000 lines of code. This means subscribers can upload much longer documents than free users, who have a limit of 32,000 tokens (about 50 pages). This feature enables deeper insights into larger datasets and more nuanced tasks.
Spreadsheet and Code Analysis
Supported File Formats
While all users can upload documents, spreadsheets—like Google Sheets, CSVs, and Excel files—are exclusive to Gemini Advanced subscribers. This subscription allows users to analyze, visualize, and create charts from data in supported formats:
- Spreadsheet Files: XLS, XLSX
- Tabular Data Files: CSV, TSV
- Code Files: C, CPP, PY, JAVA, PHP, SQL, HTML
Users can also upload entire code repositories, gaining insights and recommendations for optimization, debugging, and enhancing code performance.
Deep Research Capabilities
Gemini Advanced includes a powerful feature called Deep Research, allowing users to pose questions and obtain a detailed, customizable research plan. Once confirmed, Gemini conducts a web search, analyzes findings, and composes a comprehensive report. Although basic features are accessible to all users, Advanced members benefit from additional reports and enhanced deep research tools powered by the 2.5 Pro model.
Referencing Past Conversations
Advanced subscribers can reference previous chats, allowing for more personalized interactions. You can trigger this feature by mentioning topics or specific timeframes from prior conversations, making it easier to summarize or build upon past discussions.
Notable Features Made Available to Free Users
Several features that were once exclusive to Gemini Advanced have become accessible to free users over time, including:
- Deep Research: Limited in usage compared to the Advanced offering.
- Custom Versions of Gemini: Allows task-specific configurations.
- Document Upload and Analysis: Basic functionalities for document handling.
- Image Generation: Basic image creation capabilities.
- Gemini Live: An interactive feature that enhances user experience.
Additional Google One AI Premium Features
Subscribing to the Google One AI Premium service grants access to several additional benefits that enhance overall usage:
- 2 TB of Storage: Available for Gmail, Drive, and Photos.
- Integrated Gemini in Workspace Applications: Available for tools like Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Meet.
- NotebookLM Plus: With extended features, including more audio overviews and advanced chat settings.
By subscribing to Gemini Advanced, users unlock a suite of advanced tools, improved capacities, and more interactive experiences, making it a compelling option for individuals seeking to enhance their productivity through AI capabilities.
