It has been rumored for a while that Google was planning to change the name of its chat bot Bard, similar to ChatGPT. In fact, a few days ago, evidence emerged that this change would actually occur in the codes in the application. Today, the expected announcement from the technology giant took place. Bard will now be called Gemini. Now, when we visit Bard’s website, we encounter the name Gemini.
Bard’s new name is actually a part of Google’s big restructuring plan on artificial intelligence. The company will now use the name Gemini for all its artificial intelligence products, not just Bard. So instead of different names, we will only see Gemini. For example, Duet AI’s name is now Gemini. Let us note that Gemini is the name of the language model (LLM) that the company introduced a few months ago.
Gemini app is also available for Android, and can be used on iOS via the Google app.
While announcing Bard’s name change, the company also gave users good news. Gemini’s Android application, which you can access here, has officially been released. There is no other application for iOS yet. iPhone users can access the model via the Google application.
You’ll be able to set Gemini as the default assistant on Android
The most valuable feature of the Gemini application is that it can replace Google Assistant. In other words, Android users will be able to set the default voice assistant, which they can access by saying “Hey Google” or pressing the home screen button, to Gemini.
*Using Gemini via Google app on iOS
Of course, since we can only set Siri as the default assistant on iPhones, there will be no such option on iOS. However, iPhone users will be able to access all other features from Google’s iOS application.
All features from image creation to extensions are available in the application
All features of the artificial intelligence model are available in the Gemini application. You will be able to connect with the bot by typing and speaking. In addition, it will be possible to use and create visuals. Google says, “You can take a photo of your flat tire and get advice, create a custom image for your dinner party, get help writing a violent declaration.” gives examples.
Of course, extensions, which are one of the most valuable features of the model, also come with the application. Extensions allow Gemini to access other Google services such as Docs, Maps, Gmail and help you with these issues.
It should be noted that Gemini, which replaced Bard, is powered by the Gemini Pro language model. In addition, the company also released Gemini Ultra 1.0, an upgraded version of the language model. This model will be smoother than the Pro in many aspects, from coding to interpretation. To use this model, you need Gemini Advanced with a $20 Google One AI Premium subscription.
We can assume that calling everything Gemini is confusing for you. Only when using Gemini can you consider the chatbot that replaces Bard. Terms such as Gemini Pro and Ultra represent the language models that power this bot. You can find detailed information about Gemini language models in our content below.
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