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Google Gemini is transforming the AI landscape, but its true potential is unlocked with Gemini Advanced. This comprehensive guide explores the premium features of Gemini Advanced, guiding you through the signup process, effective prompt crafting, and advanced image generation techniques. Whether you’re an AI novice or a seasoned expert, this guide will empower you to harness the full capabilities of Gemini Advanced and elevate your AI-generated content.
What Sets Google Gemini Advanced Apart?
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Gemini Advanced is the premium subscription version of Google’s Gemini AI assistant. For $20 per month, a Google One AI Premium Plan unlocks a suite of powerful features. Subscribers gain access to Gemini 1.5 Pro, Google’s most advanced AI model. The context window, where you input prompts and upload files, expands significantly from 32,000 characters to a range of 128,000 to 1 million characters. The plan also includes 2TB of Google One cloud storage and Gemini access across the Google Workspace app suite. Currently, Gemini Advanced is exclusively available through a Google One subscription.
Subscribing to Gemini Advanced
Accessing Gemini Advanced is straightforward. Log into your free-tier Gemini account. In the top-right corner, next to your avatar, click the “Try Gemini Advanced!” button. This opens a new tab where you can start your free trial. Click “Start trial,” enter your payment information, and click “Subscribe.” You’ll enjoy the first month free, followed by a $20 monthly charge.
Getting Started with Gemini Advanced
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After subscribing, you’ll notice a few key differences. Gemini Advanced defaults to Dark Theme, which you can adjust in the Settings menu. A pop-up informs you about human review of some saved chats. You can manage these settings in the “Managing Your Gemini Advanced Activity” section below. Switching between Gemini and Gemini Advanced is easy via the radio button at the top of the screen.
Mastering Prompts in Gemini Advanced
Effective prompting is crucial for optimal results. Clarity and specificity are key. Instead of a generic prompt like “Generate an image of a frog,” try something more descriptive: “Generate an image of an American bullfrog sitting on a lily pad, watching Kermit the Frog play a banjo on a nearby log at dusk, with the sun setting behind them.”
Avoid ambiguity and subjective terms. Provide context, including desired length, format, and tone. For complex tasks, break them down into smaller, manageable steps. This structured approach guides the AI and yields more accurate and refined outputs.
Creating Images with Gemini Advanced
Banjo Frog
Image generation in Gemini Advanced utilizes the same prompting principles. Experiment with phrasing and request specific image aspects or artistic styles. Iterate until the generated image aligns with your vision.
Gemini Advanced leverages the power of Imagen 3, Google’s advanced image generation model. This allows users to create images from text prompts in various artistic styles, from anime to photorealistic. While image generation is free for all Gemini users, only Gemini Advanced subscribers can generate images of human subjects.
Managing Your Gemini Advanced Activity
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Managing your activity in Gemini Advanced is similar to the free tier. Delete individual chat sessions from the Recents section by hovering over the chat, clicking the three vertical dots, and selecting “Delete.” The Activity option at the bottom of the Navigation bar allows you to adjust chat history retention from three to 18 months, or disable activity tracking entirely.
