Gemini App gets speed boost with Gemini 2.0 Flash

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The Gemini app just got a whole lot faster. Google has rolled out Gemini 2.0 Flash, a new model promising quicker responses and improved performance across various benchmarks. You can expect a smoother experience when brainstorming, learning, or writing, making Gemini an even more helpful tool for everyday tasks.  

While all users benefit from 2.0 Flash, Gemini Advanced subscribers retain access to the powerful 1M token context window, enabling them to upload and process up to 1,500 pages of files. They also continue to enjoy priority access to features like Deep Research and Gems.  

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Google Gemini comes to Nest, Google Home

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Google was bound to bring its Gemini artificial intelligence model to products like the Nest and Home platform. The fall update brings some features to these segments. With a Nest camera, you can look through the camera history using natural language queries. For example, you can ask, "Did someone deliver a package today?" This feature is limited to Nest Aware Plus subscribers, but it might not come to all paid users, for now.

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Gemini app comes to the iPhone

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Google has launched the Gemini app on the iPhone. You can now download it on the Apple App Store for free. Some features you'll get include access to "free-flowing conversation" with Gemini Live, allowing you to talk to Gemini conversationally. You can pick from 10 distinct voices, and it supports 10 languages with a promise of more coming soon. Google says this Gemini Live experience is new for iPhone users.

The app also helps students study better with its ability to create tailored study plans and ask it to quiz you. You also get access to Imagen 3, Google's image generation model. You can check this link to see if you have access to it already.

Waze introduces Conversational Reporting

It'll be much easier to report incidents while using Waze. The app launches a beta version of Conversational Reporting, which allows you to speak naturally when reporting hazards you see on the road. All you need to do is tap the reporting button and speak as if you're talking to a friend. Gemini allows Waze to understand what you're saying and add the real-time report for you. It will ask follow-up questions when needed. Waze can then categorize the report for you.

Beta testers get access to this feature in English on both Android and iOS devices. Google plans to expand the feature to more users and languages in the coming months.

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