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Gemini app·Mar 18, 2025
What: Starting today, you can collaborate with Gemini 2.0 Flash to write documents and code in Canvas, a new interactive space that makes refining & sharing your work really easy. Co-create documents: Generate a first draft, then rapidly refine and ask Gemini for feedback on your edits. Update specific sections or the whole draft, and use the quick editor tools to change the tone, length, or formatting. From essays to blog posts to reports, uplevel your documents in Canvas. Generate & iterate on code: Easily convert your ideas to working prototypes for web apps, Python scripts, and more. Ask Gemini to generate & preview React or HTML code directly in Canvas in a familiar code editor, and review Gemini's changes on each turn. Canvas is available globally across all Gemini-supported languages. Select Canvas in the prompt bar to start creating! Why: Canvas lets you experience the power of collaboration with Gemini because you can see your ideas and iterations take shape in real time. Go from blank slate to a share-worthy creation in minutes. This means you can focus on your vision to create something awesome and leave the heavy lifting of generating, editing, and fixing things to Gemini.
Gemini app·Mar 13, 2025
What: Starting today, an improved version of Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking (experimental) will become available to Gemini app users. Built on the foundation of 2.0 Flash, this model delivers improved performance and better advanced reasoning capabilities with efficiency and speed. Starting in English, 2.0 Flash Thinking (experimental) now works with your favorite Gemini features and connected apps such as YouTube, Maps, Search and more. Gemini Advanced users will also have access to a 1M token context window with this model. Why: We're investing in thinking and reasoning capabilities because we believe they unlock deeper intelligence and deliver enhanced performance for tasks requiring complex reasoning, such as coding, scientific discovery, and advanced math.
Gemini app·Mar 3, 2025
What: Gemini can now connect to more apps and services on Android. With the new Spotify extension, you can play your favorite songs and discover playlists for any mood With the Phone, Messages, and WhatsApp extensions, you can quickly make calls and draft, refine, and send messages with your default phone and messaging apps, as well as WhatsApp With the Utilities extension, you can use Gemini to set alarms, control your device settings, and even open your camera to take a quick selfie Phone, Messages, WhatsApp, Utilities, Calendar, Tasks, and Keep extensions are now available in all Gemini languages Why: We're continuing to build new ways for Gemini to connect to the apps you rely on every day. Through these extensions, Gemini can help you get things done and take actions for you, better than ever. Learn more about extensions.
Gemini app·Feb 20, 2025
What: You can seamlessly upload multiple Google Docs, PDFs, and Word documents from Google Drive or your device into Gemini for quick summaries, personalized feedback, and actionable insights. Currently, Gemini offers a 32K context window (around 50 pages of text), with usage limits. Gemini Advanced users continue to have a 1 million token context window (around 1,500 pages of text) and much higher usage limits. Why: Unlock deeper insights from your documents and streamline your workflows with Gemini to save time and boost your productivity.
Gemini app·Feb 12, 2025
What: Starting today, Gemini can now use your past chats to give you more helpful responses. Ask a question about something you've discussed, or have Gemini summarize a previous conversation. It will use the information from relevant chats to craft its response. This means no more starting over, and you can build on top of previous conversations or projects you already started. You’re in control: easily review, delete, or decide how long to keep your chat history. You can also turn off Gemini Apps Activity altogether by going to My Activity. Gemini may indicate when it uses your past chats in Sources and related content. This experience is starting to roll out in English for Gemini Advanced subscribers via Google One AI Premium Plan. Why: Conversations change, ideas evolve, and sometimes we need to revisit what’s been said. Think of Gemini as your personal AI assistant, always there to pick up where you left off. It becomes your thought partner, evolving alongside you to unlock new levels of helpfulness, that’s unique to you.
Gemini app·Feb 5, 2025
What: Starting today, Gemini app users have access to our 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental model. Built on the speed and performance of 2.0 Flash, this model is trained to break down prompts into a series of steps to strengthen its reasoning capabilities and deliver better responses. 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental shows its thought process to users so you can see why it responded in a certain way, what its assumptions were, and trace the model's line of reasoning. Users can also try 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental with apps, our thinking model designed to give you access to agentic capabilities through the use of connected apps such as YouTube, Maps, and Search for complex multi-step questions. These connected apps already make the Gemini app a uniquely helpful AI-powered assistant, and we’re exploring how new reasoning capabilities can combine with your apps to help you do even more. Both 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental models are now rolling out to the Gemini web and mobile app. We’ll expand access to enterprise accounts in the coming weeks These experimental models are meant to be an early preview and may make mistakes. Additionally these models won't be compatible with some Gemini features in their experimental state. Why: We believe in rapid iteration and bringing the best of Gemini to the world. Your feedback helps us improve these models over time and learning from experimental launches informs how we release models more widely.
Gemini app·Feb 3, 2025Announcement
What: We’re excited to introduce an upgrade to our latest image generation model, Imagen 3, which currently ranks #1 on the Image Generation Leaderboard ! This enhanced version delivers richer details and textures, and follows your instructions with greater accuracy to help bring your creative vision to life. Why: We’re committed to empowering your creativity. By providing access to state-of-the-art models like Imagen 3, we aim to fuel your imagination and help you bring even more of your ideas to life.
Gemini app·Jan 30, 2025
What: Gemini is now powered by 2.0 Flash, our latest model that is designed for the agentic era, delivering fast responses and stronger performance across a number of key benchmarks for everyday help with tasks like brainstorming, learning, or writing. In addition to 2.0 Flash, Gemini Advanced users will continue to have access to a 1M token context window for up to 1,500 pages of file uploads, priority access to features such as Deep Research and Gems, 2TB of storage, and more. Gemini 1.5 Flash and 1.5 Pro will remain available for the next few weeks. Why: With faster responses and improved performance, we’re making it easier for you to unlock new ways to create, interact, and collaborate with Gemini.
Gemini app·Dec 19, 2024
What: In September, we made it possible for you to upload multiple code files to get help understanding, modifying, or debugging your code within Gemini Advanced. Today, we're excited to announce yet another upgrade: you can now upload your code repository (up to 1 folder per conversation, with a maximum of 1,000 files and a maximum folder size of 100MB, can be uploaded at a time) directly from your device in one action. This means you'll get the same comprehensive code assistance, with the added benefit of Gemini Advanced understanding the full context of your project. The experience is available with Gemini Advanced as part of the Google One AI Premium Plan. Why: This improvement enables you to streamline your workflow and leverage the full power of Gemini Advanced's 1M token context window for more comprehensive and contextually relevant code analysis and debugging.
Gemini app·Dec 17, 2024
What: Gemini Advanced users can now try Gemini-exp-1206, our model designed to be exceptional at complex tasks such as coding, math, reasoning & instruction following. Whether you’re tackling advanced coding challenges, solving mathematical problems for school or personal projects, or providing detailed, multi-step instructions to craft a tailored business plan, 2.0 Experimental Advanced will help you navigate complex tasks with greater ease. This experimental model is meant to be an early preview and can have unexpected behaviors and may make mistakes. Additionally this model will not have access to real time information and won't be compatible with some Gemini features in its experimental state. You can access this experimental model in the Gemini model drop-down. Why: We believe in rapid iteration and bringing the best of Gemini to the world, and we want to give Gemini Advanced subscribers priority access to our latest AI innovations. Which is why we’re introducing Gemini-exp-1206 to enable users to experiment with cutting-edge models with our latest enhancements. Your feedback helps us improve these models over time and learning from experimental launches informs how we release models more widely.
Gemini app·Dec 11, 2024
What: Gemini users now have access to our latest experimental model, a chat optimized version of 2.0 Flash Experimental with improvements on a number of key academic benchmarks and speed. This experimental model is meant to be an early preview and can have unexpected behaviors and may make mistakes. Additionally, some Gemini features won't be compatible with this model in its experimental state. You can access this experimental model in the Gemini model drop-down. Why: We believe in rapid iteration and bringing the best of Gemini to the world. Which is why we want to give users access to cutting-edge models with our latest enhancements. Your feedback helps us improve these models over time and learning from experimental launches informs how we release models more widely.
Gemini app·Dec 9, 2024
What: We're excited to announce the launch of a series of new premade Gems, designed to give Gemini for Google Workspace subscribers access to AI-powered expertise across a variety of work related use cases, starting in English. The list of premade Gems includes Hiring consultant, Copy creator, Sales pitch ideator, Sentiment analyzer, and Outreach specialist. Why: Business users need an AI solution with a deeper understanding of core business outcomes, and a focus on formulas, metrics and role profiles. These Gems provide advanced capabilities to help you tackle complex tasks and streamline your workflow.
Gemini app·Dec 5, 2024
What: The Chess champ Gem brings a new, conversational way to experience chess within the Gemini app. Explore different openings, banter with your AI opponent, and see if you can beat it in a game. This experimental Gem is available in English in the Gemini web app for Gemini Advanced subscribers via Google One AI Premium Plan. Why: Experience chess in a whole new way! Chess champ lets you test your talent against a language model. Enjoy a full game of chess and chatting.
Gemini app·Dec 2, 2024
What: Over the coming days, more users around the world will be able to connect with more apps and services in 9 languages (Korean, Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Bahasa Indonesia, Hindi, Portuguese, and Chinese), letting you set reminders with Google Tasks, make and refine lists with Google Keep, and engage with playlists in YouTube Music. Learn more about extensions. Why: We're continuing to build new ways for Gemini to connect to the apps you rely on every day. Through these extensions, Gemini can coordinate across your apps and take actions for you, better than ever. Read more about how Gemini works with your favorite Assistant actions, including details on upcoming improvements.
Gemini app·Nov 19, 2024
What: Starting today, you can ask Gemini to remember your interests and preferences, whether it’s about your work, your hobbies, or your general aspirations in life. This helps Gemini provide even more helpful and relevant responses, tailored precisely to your needs. Think of it as giving Gemini a user manual, designed by you. You can share info and manage info saved with Gemini either through natural conversation or on the dedicated "Saved Info" page. You’re in control: easily view, edit, or delete any information you’ve shared with Gemini, and Gemini will display when it makes use of your saved info. Define how you want Gemini to interact with you, and it will adapt accordingly, giving you full authority over the information it saves and uses. The experience is available in English with Gemini Advanced as part of the Google One AI Premium Plan. Why: Saving info about your life and work empowers you to shape Gemini and unlock new levels of efficiency and creativity. Get more consistent, predictible results without repeating the same details, maintain control over your data, and experience Gemini that seemingly integrates into your workflow. Whether you’re a writer, developer, student, or someone who simply wants more control, now you can make Gemini truly your own.
Gemini app·Nov 18, 2024
What: The Gemini app (gemini.google.com) with enterprise-grade data protection is now included in more Google Workspace editions. Why: By extending access to the Gemini app, more employees, educators and students can save time, deliver higher quality work, and learn confidently with a secure, AI-powered assistant at work or at school.
Gemini app·Nov 14, 2024
What: Today, we're launching a dedicated Gemini app on iPhones! Enjoy Gemini Live, create stunning images, easily find information across your favorite Google apps like YouTube, Gmail, Maps, and more. Need help solving a problem? Simply take a picture and ask Gemini questions about it. To get started, download the app from the App Store. Learn more about language, country, device, and account availability in the Help Center. Why: We're making it easy to access Gemini on your iPhone, including the latest experiences like Gemini Live and image generation.
Gemini app·Nov 12, 2024
What: Gemini Advanced subscribers can now upload files when creating a Gem, equipping the Gem to provide more tailored and contextually relevant responses. Starting in English, this feature is available for Gemini Advanced subscribers via Google One and Google Workspace. Why: Files serve as source material to help your Gems provide accurate and relevant responses. Referencing your files in your Gems can unlock a new level of customization, such as answering questions based on your files, assisting in content creation, or addressing business needs.
Gemini app·Oct 31, 2024
What: We’ve updated our 1.5 Pro model in Gemini Advanced with data quality and various performance improvements. Why: We remain committed to continually improving our models to provide Gemini Advanced users with a better experience. Upgrade to Gemini Advanced
Gemini app·Oct 21, 2024
What: Extensions are the tools that connect Gemini to other apps and services you rely on, letting you pull information and complete tasks directly from Gemini. Users accessing the Gemini app as a core service via their Google Workspace subscription or a Gemini for Workspace add-on can now use the Calendar, Keep and Tasks Workspace extensions in Beta in order to take actions, such as scheduling meetings, directly from the Gemini app. Why: Extensions help provide more contextual and relevant responses to your prompts and take certain actions, enhancing productivity and collaboration with the Gemini app.
Gemini app·Oct 9, 2024
What: Create stunning images in Gemini with Imagen 3, our highest quality text-to-image model yet. Simply describe what you imagine, and watch as your ideas transform into visuals, bursting with vivid details and realism, in seconds. And starting in English, Gemini Advanced subscribers unlock the added capability of generating images featuring people, empowering even more variety in your creations. Why: Your imagination is limitless, and we want to place the power of creativity in your hands. We're also expanding image generation to more countries and languages, so even more people can bring their ideas to life with Gemini. While this model represents a leap forward in image generation quality and accuracy, we're constantly learning and will continue to improve to provide you the best experience possible.
Gemini app·Oct 6, 2024
What: Over the coming days, Gemini will connect to more apps and services, letting you set reminders with Google Tasks, make and refine lists with Google Keep, and engage with playlists in YouTube Music. Learn more about extensions. Learn more about extensions. Why: We’re continuing to build new ways for Gemini to connect to the apps you rely on every day. Through these extensions, Gemini can coordinate across your apps and take actions for you, better than ever. Read more about how Gemini works with your favorite Assistant actions, including details on upcoming improvements.
Gemini app·Oct 2, 2024
What: Gemini Advanced, with a chat optimized version of 1.5 Pro-002, now provides better and more accurate responses for prompts related to math and exploring complex topics that invite thoughtful conversation. Whether you’re providing detailed, multi-step instructions, or tackling advanced mathematical calculations, Gemini Advanced will help you navigate these challenges with greater ease. Why: We remain committed to rapid development and delivering the best of Gemini to our users. Through continuous model training and valuable user feedback, we’ve further enhanced the capabilities of Gemini 1.5 Pro, continuing to make Gemini Advanced better over time. Upgrade to Gemini Advanced
Gemini app·Sep 30, 2024
What: In May, we upgraded Gemini Advanced to a 1 million token context window and added the ability to upload files and get answers and insights about documents. Today, we are adding the ability to upload multiple code files directly from Google Drive or your device to get help understanding, modifying, or debugging your code. We support most code file formats like C, Python, SQL, and more. Why: Elevate your coding experience and accelerate development with Gemini Advanced's 1M token context window, now capable of processing up to 30k lines of code. Get assistance on complex coding questions, saving time and boosting productivity.
Gemini app·Sep 4, 2024
What: Starting in English, Gemini Live is a new way to have natural, free flowing conversations with Gemini on your phone. Brainstorm, learn, and practice out loud with real-time spoken responses. Gemini adapts to your conversational style so you can interrupt, ask follow-up questions or come back to the conversation later with ease. Now available in Gemini Advanced, learn more here. Why: Sometimes it’s just easier and faster to talk things out when inspiration or curiosity strikes, whether that's brainstorming a new business idea, simplifying a complex topic, or rehearsing for an important conversation.
Gemini app·Aug 30, 2024
What: Gemini responses on our 1.5 Flash model are now up to 50% faster, thanks to major latency improvements we’ve made over the past few weeks. Why: Fast responses enable a more seamless and responsive Gemini experience, helping you get more done across a variety of tasks.
Gemini app·Aug 29, 2024
What: Gemini now makes learning and exploring more engaging and informative with two new capabilities: Learn with more confidence by prompting @OpenStax to pull in trustworthy responses based on Rice University's OpenStax educational resources, complete with citations and links to relevant textbook content. Additionally, test your knowledge on diverse topics with interactive practice questions, featuring feedback and hints along the way. For now, these features are not available to users under 18, outside of the US, or in languages other than English. Why: Partnering with OpenStax, a leading publisher of free, open educational resources, Gemini provides access to a wealth of reliable information. Gemini also transforms learning into an engaging experience with interactive practice quizzes that offer feedback and a variety of topics to cater to diverse learning styles and interests.
Gemini app·Aug 28, 2024
What: Gems are a simple way to customize Gemini towards your specific goals. In a few steps, you can create a Gem by listing specific instructions, details, or even step-by-step workflows. Gems simplify your work, automate repetitive prompts, and empower you to accomplish more with less effort. Your Gems can even act as an expert and adopt your preferred tone or style to help you accomplish your personal goals. Gems are available in most languages for Gemini Advanced users and Gemini for Workspace add-on subscribers. Why: With Gems you can complete tasks more efficiently, in the way you want them done. Whether you need guidance or need to turn your day-to-day productivity and creativity tasks into repeatable workflows, Gems are your custom team of AI experts to help you minimize repetitive prompting and focus on deeper, more creative collaboration with Gemini.
Gemini app·Aug 26, 2024
What: Users with a qualifying Gemini for Google Workspace add-on subscription can now upload Google Sheets, Google Docs, CSVs, PDFs as well as Excel and Word files from Google Drive or your device. With Document Upload, business users can elevate research and writing tasks, and identify trends within those documents. With Data Analysis, business users can process and explore data for deeper insights as well as create presentation ready charts. Why: Streamline workflows, and process and visualize data across your documents to unlock deeper insights with Gemini
Gemini app·Aug 15, 2024
What: Gemini Advanced, with 1.5 Pro, now provides better responses for prompts related to reasoning and coding. Whether you’re looking for Gemini's assistance to tackle multi-step logical challenges that require more expertise, or to analyze and generate more accurate code, Gemini Advanced will help you more efficiently complete tasks. Why: We believe in rapid iteration and bringing the best of Gemini to the world. Through user feedback and model training, we’ve unlocked a more capable version of Gemini 1.5 Pro, and over time Gemini Advanced will continue to get even better. Upgrade to Gemini Advanced