Gemini AI model Archives

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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 21, 2025

Chromebooks will soon have Google’s powerful NotebookLM installed by default

Google will preinstall NotebookLM, its AI-driven note-taking application, on Chromebooks following a code update that adds it to the list of preinstalled applications in Chrome OS. NotebookLM, powered by Google's Gemini AI model, can summarize, analyze, and respond to various content types, making it useful for students and researchers. Users can access NotebookLM via notebooklm.google.com and will have it available in the app drawer on Chromebooks. There are questions about whether this will apply to existing Chromebook models or only new ones. Users can also install the NotebookLM web app on PCs through Google Chrome by visiting the website and following installation prompts. Android users can add it to their home screens from the Chrome context menu.

AppWizard

August 2, 2024

Google’s new ‘School Time’ feature for Android keeps your child from slacking

Google is introducing a new feature called "School Time" for select Android devices, tablets, and Samsung Galaxy Watches, allowing parents to customize app access for their children during designated learning hours. This feature locks away certain apps until the specified time has passed, helping children focus on their studies. Additionally, Google is enhancing safety settings for users under 18, activating SafeSearch and disabling auto-play on YouTube. The company is also expanding access to its Gemini AI model for teens, which includes safeguards against inappropriate content. Parents can create a specific list of contacts for their children during School Time and will soon be able to link their accounts with their teens through the Family Link app to monitor watch history and manage app exposure. The rollout of School Time is expected over the next year.

AppWizard

July 3, 2024

Gemini App Might Let You Talk to AI in Two Separate Windows Simultaneously

Gemini App is reportedly opening in two separate windows in the latest beta version of the Google app for Android. This feature allows users to trigger the Gemini AI assistant in one window and open a second window to run a separate query independently. The feature may be developed for Samsung smartphones first, specifically for the expected launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6.

AppWizard

April 18, 2024

Google announces major hardware and software reorg with AI at the center

Google's CEO Sundar Pichai announced a significant internal reorganization at Google, creating a new "Platform and Devices" team that combines the Android and hardware teams. Rick Osterloh will lead this team, which aims to enhance product quality and user experiences through the integration of hardware, software, and AI.

AppWizard

April 5, 2024

Google Testing AI-Powered Reply Suggestions for Gmail Android App

Google is testing a new feature in its Gmail Android app called "Reply Suggestions from Gemini," which uses AI to provide users with contextually appropriate response options for their incoming emails.