New features in Gemini app for Android and iPhone
The latest update from Google brings the new Gemini 2.0 Flash to the Gemini app, making it available on both Android and iPhone devices. Gemini 2.0 Flash, which was tested last month, has now moved past its experimental phase. This version is built to be faster and better than the 1.5 Pro model from last May, excelling in areas like coding, accuracy, math, and logical thinking. It works twice as fast, helping you with daily activities such as coming up with ideas, learning new things, or writing.
Along with this, Google has introduced Imagen 3 into the Gemini app, improving how pictures are made with more detailed and precise graphics following your instructions. After first being available on the Gemini website for everyone, the 2.0 Flash is now making its way to the mobile apps. You’ll see it listed under “For everyday tasks” when you’re choosing which version of the app to use.
For those who liked the older versions, don’t worry; Gemini 1.5 Flash and 1.5 Pro, labeled now as “Previous model,” will still be around for a few weeks to let you wrap up any ongoing conversations. If you’re a Gemini Advanced subscriber, you get extra perks with 2.0 Flash, like handling up to 1,500 pages of text at once, creating custom tools with “Gems,” and diving deep into research topics. You can also upload files and connect to Google Drive through the ‘plus’ menu.
The iOS app was updated today, and on Android, you can find Gemini 2.0 Flash in both the stable and beta versions of the Google app. If you haven’t seen it yet, try restarting the app. The update is still rolling out. Also, like on the web, the mobile app now has updated categories for Gemini Extensions, making it easier to find what you need, whether it’s for work, communication, controlling your device, travel, media, or learning.