Google Launches Major Gemini Chatbot Upgrades: Advanced Plan, Ultra AI, and Android App

Table of Contents

• Google Rebrands Bard to Gemini Chatbot
• Introducing Gemini Advanced Subscription Plan
• Ultra 1.0 AI Powers Gemini Advanced
• Gemini Coming to Gmail, Docs, and More Google Apps
• New Dedicated Gemini Android App Released
• iOS Gemini Support in Regular Google App

Google Rebrands Bard to Gemini Chatbot

Google has announced a major rebranding of their conversational AI chatbot. Originally launched as Google Bard, the chatbot is now called Gemini. This change brings the name in line with the AI technology that powers the chatbot, known as Gemini Pro.

Gemini Pro is Google's proprietary large language model that enables natural conversations. By renaming the consumer-facing chatbot to Gemini, Google aims to simplify its AI branding and highlight the connection to its core AI capabilities.

Powered by Improved Gemini Pro AI

Along with the rebranding, Google has also announced upgrades to the underlying Gemini Pro model. Recent improvements should allow Gemini to have more thoughtful, relevant and helpful conversations compared to the initial launch. Google states Gemini can now provide deeper explanations, admit mistakes, and reject inappropriate requests. This results in a more reliable and trustworthy experience when chatting with the AI assistant.

Introducing Gemini Advanced Subscription Plan

In addition to the free Gemini chatbot, Google has launched a premium subscription plan called Gemini Advanced. For a monthly fee, Gemini Advanced gives users access to Google's most advanced conversational AI model yet, known as Ultra 1.0.

Ultra 1.0 represents the cutting edge of Google's natural language research. It is designed to handle more complex conversations and provide more useful responses than the standard Gemini experience. The subscription also includes priority access to new AI capabilities as they are developed.

Ultra 1.0 AI Powers Gemini Advanced

The key benefit of the Gemini Advanced subscription is gaining access to Google's Ultra 1.0 model. This new large language model aims to significantly advance the conversational abilities of AI chatbots.

According to Google, Ultra 1.0 represents the company's biggest leap in language AI to date. It leverages Google's latest techniques in machine learning and natural language processing to enable more natural, intelligent dialog.

Most Advanced AI Model Yet

Google states that Ultra 1.0 is the most advanced chatbot AI model they have ever developed. It contains almost double the parameters of the previous Gemini Pro model, allowing it to have deeper knowledge and more contextual conversational understanding. During internal testing, Google found Ultra 1.0 performed better across a variety of conversation scenarios, providing more relevant and helpful responses compared to other chatbots.

Expanded Capabilities Coming Soon

The initial launch of Gemini Advanced focuses on enhancing free-form conversational abilities. However, Google plans to rapidly expand Ultra 1.0's capabilities over time. Some of the upcoming features include better multimodal understanding, more advanced reasoning, code generation, and the ability to summarize complex information. Priority access to these new features is included with the Gemini Advanced subscription.

Gemini Coming to Gmail, Docs, and More Google Apps

One significant advantage of Google's AI assistant is its deep integration across Google's products. The company has announced plans to bring Gemini capabilities into Gmail, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides and more.

This will enable seamless access to Gemini within documents, emails, and while collaborating. Users will be able to ask for help composing emails, get summaries of long documents, ask complex questions about data, and more.

New Dedicated Gemini Android App Released

Alongside the rebranding and new subscription service, Google has also launched a dedicated Gemini app for Android. This provides a centralized place to access the AI assistant on Android phones.

The app features seamless conversations with Gemini, along with options to customize responses. It also includes Lens integration, allowing Gemini to interpret images captured through the phone's camera and respond contextually.

iOS Gemini Support in Regular Google App

For iPhone users, Gemini capabilities are being added directly into the existing Google search app. Using the Google app on iOS, users can now have natural conversations powered by Gemini.

This provides easy access on iOS without needing to download a separate app. Gemini is available on the Google app for iOS in the same countries where the Android Gemini app has launched.

FAQ

Q: What is Gemini Advanced?
A: Gemini Advanced is a new $20/month subscription plan that gives access to Google's most advanced AI chatbot capabilities through a model called Ultra 1.0.

Q: Is Gemini replacing Google Bard?
A: Yes, Google has rebranded Bard to Gemini. The free Gemini chatbot is powered by an improved version of the AI model previously called Gemini Pro.

Q: What can Ultra 1.0 do?
A: Ultra 1.0 promises the most advanced AI capabilities yet for conversation, reasoning, coding, language understanding, and more.

Q: Where will Gemini be available?
A: The Gemini chatbot will be integrated into Gmail, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides and other Google Workspace apps. There is also a new Gemini Android app and iOS support.

Q: How much does Gemini Advanced cost?
A: Gemini Advanced requires upgrading to a $10/month Google One subscription plan, then adding the $10/month Gemini upgrade for a total of $20/month.