Google One AI Premium plan: Is it worth the $19.99 monthly price tag?

Upcoming Gemini 1.5 Pro update, expected to be unveiled at Google I/O 2024, promises a longer context window
An undated image of Gemini. — Google blog
An undated image of Gemini. — Google blog

Google AI Premium, a subscription that provides access to the latest AI features, including Gemini Advanced and Gemini for Work Space, aimed at boosting productivity and creativity, has been available for some time.

As we approach Google I/O 2024, the question remains — is it worth $19.99 a month? The service offers two main features: Gemini Advanced, which provides access to the 1.0 Ultra model online and in mobile apps, and Gemini for Workspace, which adds AI capabilities to Google Docs, Gmail, Google Sheets, and Google Slides. I integrate.

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Gemini for the Workplace offers a variety of features, including help with writing and proofreading in Google Docs, organising and enhancing Smart Fill suggestions in Google Sheets, creating images with Gemini and removing backgrounds in Google Slides, and Creating custom backgrounds, Studio Lux, and Studio Lighting in Google Mate.

Meanwhile, these features are undoubtedly useful; the subscription price may be different for some users. A notable drawback is the lack of an annual plan with savings, unlike other Google services such as the 5TB plan, which offers a 16% discount for annual payments.

The upcoming Gemini 1.5 Pro update, expected to be unveiled at Google I/O 2024, promises a longer context window, but it remains to be seen what model the free version and Gemini Advanced will use.