In addition to the rebranding, Google announced Gemini Advanced, a new feature available through the Google One subscription service. This feature provides access to Ultra 1.0, described as Google's "largest and most capable state-of-the-art AI model." The company is also renaming its Duet AI tools to Gemini for Google Workspace and Google Cloud. These tools will soon be available to Google One AI Premium plan subscribers for use in Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Meet.
Key takeaways:
- Google's Bard AI chatbot has been renamed Gemini, aligning with the AI model the company launched in December. The chatbot has also been updated with the ability to generate images from text.
- Google has introduced two new Gemini apps for Android and iOS, signaling the beginning of the end for Google Assistant on mobile. Gemini will become the primary assistant on Android phones for users who download the app and opt in.
- Google has announced Gemini Advanced, a new service available through the Google One subscription service. This service provides access to Ultra 1.0, described as Google's largest and most capable AI model, capable of performing complex tasks like coding and reasoning.
- Google's Duet AI tools are also adopting the Gemini name and becoming Gemini for Google Workspace and Google Cloud. Google One AI Premium plan subscribers will soon be able to use Gemini in Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides and Meet.