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AppWizard

April 22, 2025

Google releases Gemini 2.5 Flash with hybrid reasoning and boasts faster speeds

Google has launched the Gemini 2.5 Flash, an updated version of its Gemini AI model featuring hybrid reasoning capabilities that allow developers to adjust the model's 'thinking' process. This new model is designed to be faster, more cost-effective, and outperforms competing AI models in benchmark tests. The Gemini 2.5 Flash is available in preview through the Gemini API via Google AI Studio and Vertex AI. It builds on the foundation of the earlier Gemini 2.0 Flash models.

AppWizard

March 23, 2025

Meta Continues to Integrate AI Bot Profiles into its Apps

Meta is integrating AI-powered profiles into its social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. Messenger has launched an “AI Studio” for users to create and manage their own AI personas for conversations. WhatsApp is also introducing an AI Studio for user interaction with AI bots. Instagram is enhancing this trend with AI options in its “Create” tools, allowing real-time character creation and customization. Meta plans to introduce millions of AI profiles that mimic real users, complete with bios and the ability to post and comment, which raises concerns about user awareness and potential psychological impacts. The integration of AI bots may influence engagement metrics and app usage while also raising ethical questions about social interaction. There are concerns about the mental health implications of social media use, especially in light of rising AI-generated misinformation. The competitive pressure for innovation in AI development is influencing the approach taken by social media companies.

AppWizard

December 20, 2024

Android 16 introduces new tools to control AI text generation in apps

Google is releasing Android 16, which includes the WritingTools API that allows app developers to control the use of AI writing tools. The API introduces two methods: isWritingToolsEnabled() and setWritingToolsEnabled(), enabling applications to manage AI interactions with specific text fields. By default, AI writing tools are enabled, but developers can disable them in sensitive areas such as password fields and email addresses. This aims to standardize practices across Android keyboards, as not all third-party keyboards currently follow similar protocols. The API is part of a broader set of innovations in Android 16 Developer Preview 2, which also includes enhanced haptic controls, searchable cloud media items, and an adaptive refresh rate API.

AppWizard

November 7, 2024

A decade and $22 billion later, Meta’s big bet on messaging is finally starting to pay off

Meta's investment in WhatsApp has begun yielding substantial returns, with a 48% year-over-year increase in non-advertising revenue reported in Q3, largely due to WhatsApp's business messaging capabilities. This product enables companies to engage in paid conversations with customers, contributing to revenue growth since Q3 2022. Non-advertising revenue in Q3 was million, compared to .9 billion in ad revenue, but is growing at over twice the pace of advertising. Messaging products, including WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram Direct, are still in the early stages of monetization, with estimates suggesting messaging could account for around 10% of Meta's total revenue. A significant increase in content shared through direct messages has been noted, with a 100% year-over-year rise. Meta is also exploring revenue opportunities through sponsored messages and "click-to-message" ads. Generative AI is expected to enhance the messaging business's efficiency and potential revenue generation. User behavior is shifting towards sharing in direct messages rather than traditional feeds, prompting Meta to enhance its Messenger app with new features. Each messaging product serves different user bases and presents unique monetization opportunities.

Winsage

October 3, 2024

How Microsoft is thinking about the future of Copilot and AI hardware

Microsoft has launched a revamped version of its Copilot for consumers, which includes voice capabilities and improved comprehension of visual content on screens. The company is considering a complete reimagining of applications on the Windows platform, driven by AI advancements and the potential introduction of dedicated Copilot hardware. The new Copilot reflects a departure from previous offerings, influenced by the recruitment of personnel from Inflection AI, and features more polished promotional materials. The updated experience resembles Inflection AI’s Pi chatbot, with new visual elements and prompts to encourage user interaction, indicating a broader vision for AI's role in enhancing user experience across Microsoft’s ecosystem.

Winsage

August 30, 2024

Move over Copilot, this updated app brings the latest GPT models to the Windows 11 desktop

Stardock has released a significant update to its application DesktopGPT, adding support for OpenAI's GPT-4o and GPT-4o-mini models and allowing users to utilize their own API keys with a premium OpenAI subscription. Microsoft Copilot, integrated into Windows 11, exemplifies the growing use of AI in Microsoft services. The relationship between Microsoft and OpenAI involves both collaboration and competition, with Microsoft heavily investing in OpenAI. OpenAI has surpassed 200 million weekly active users but may face financial difficulties, potentially needing further support from Microsoft. Concerns about the environmental impact of AI have also been raised, highlighting sustainability issues within the industry.

AppWizard

June 18, 2024

I tried Google Gemini app on Android and here are two things I liked the most!

Google has introduced the Gemini chatbot app for Android smartphones, offering custom images and contextual conversations as well as an alternative option for image-based search functionality.