Hajra Naz
Google has launched a new AI feature to help Gmail and Google Calendar users schedule meetings faster. The tool is called “Help me schedule” and is powered by Gemini AI. It finds the best meeting times based on your calendar and shows them to the person you’re emailing.
This new feature works best for one-on-one meetings, not group meetings.
The launch comes as part of Google’s bigger plan to bring AI into all its Workspace tools. Other updates include:
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The Nano Banana image editing model
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Gemini features in Google Slides
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Custom AI assistants called Gems
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Smarter tools in NotebookLM and Google Vids
How It Works
When you’re writing an email in Gmail, you’ll see a “Help me schedule” button below the compose box.
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Click it to see your open time slots
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You can edit or remove it at any time if you don’t want it.
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Then, insert the options into your email and send it
Once the other person picks a time, a calendar invite is automatically created for both people.
While other scheduling tools like Calendly, Doodle, or Zoom already exist, Google’s version stands out because it uses Gemini AI to read the context of your email. For example, if you mention a “30-minute meeting next week,” the tool will only show 30-minute slots that fit your calendar.
Google used to have a scheduling tool in Google Calendar, but it wasn’t connected to Gmail, and it didn’t use AI.
FAQs
1. What is Google’s “Help me schedule” feature?
It’s an AI tool in Gmail that helps you find and suggest meeting times based on your calendar.
2. Who can use Google’s “Help me schedule” feature?
Anyone with Gmail and Google Calendar access can use it once it’s rolled out.
3. Does it work for group meetings?
No, it’s designed for one-on-one meetings only.
4. How is it different from tools like Calendly?
It uses Gemini AI to understand your email’s context and suggest times automatically.
5. When will Google’s “Help me schedule” feature be available?
Google has started rolling it out, and it will reach more users in the coming weeks.
