In addition to the name change, Google will also introduce access to "Gemini Advanced" starting from February 7. This paid product will offer expanded multi-modal capabilities, better coding support, and the ability to upload and analyze files, documents, and data more deeply. The new Gemini app will be integrated with other Google apps like Gmail, Maps, and YouTube, and will initially be available on select devices in English in the US, with plans for expansion to other countries and languages.
Key takeaways:
- Google is rebranding its generative AI chat experience, Bard, as 'Gemini' to match the name of the foundational model powering it.
- The rebranding will come with a new Android app and more features, including 'Gemini Advanced' which is a paid product offering expanded multi-modal capabilities, better coding support, and the ability to upload and analyze files more deeply.
- The Gemini app will initially be available on select devices in English in the US, with plans to expand to Japanese, Korean, and English globally except for the UK, Switzerland, European Economic Area countries, and associated territories.
- Google Gemini will also expand to Canada on February 7, a region where Bard never launched.