Gemini app updates 2.5 Flash with better response formatting, image understanding

Google today updated the 2.5 Flash model available in the Gemini app across three areas.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle today updated the 2.5 Flash model available in the Gemini app across three areas.
Expand Expanding CloseAs previewed in June, Google now lets you share Gemini Gems with other users.
Expand Expanding CloseFollowing the web, the Gemini app on Android and iOS has rolled out the “Tools” redesign of the prompt bar and suggestions in recent days.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Nano Banana image editing model has been a hit for Google, and presumably the reason that Gemini for iPhone is the top free app in the US App Store.
Expand Expanding CloseFollowing the web, Gemini is beginning to roll out the latest prompt bar redesign on Android and iOS.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Gemini homepage on desktop and mobile web has rolled out its Tools redesign, while Nano Banana continues to be a hit for Google.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Gemini app finally supports audio uploads on Android, iOS, and the web for expanded file analysis options.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle is finally going beyond “limited,” “expanded,” and “highest access” to detail Gemini’s usage limits, with actual numbers for free and paid customers.
Expand Expanding CloseFollowing last week’s announcement, Google shared today how much of a hit Nano Banana has been for the Gemini app.
Expand Expanding CloseFollowing the announcement earlier this month, the Gemini app is widely rolling out “Temporary chat.”
Expand Expanding CloseAfter introducing native image editing earlier this year, Google is giving the Gemini app capability a major upgrade thanks to “nano banana.”
Expand Expanding CloseFollowing the four-color glow at the start of this month, the Gemini overlay is now a pill with a rather gooey launch animation.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s latest video generation model introduced in May lets you generate 8-second clips that include sound. Gemini this weekend is letting free app users try Veo 3.
Expand Expanding CloseAhead of Gemini Live visual guidance beginning to roll out next week, a new update to the Gemini app on Android redesigns the homescreen widget.
Expand Expanding CloseWith the Pixel 10 series and Pixel Watch 4, Google is announcing the latest Gemini app features.
Expand Expanding CloseAs of May (I/O) 2025, Google offers the Gemini app in three tiers. Many Gemini app features are available for free, while paying $19.99 per month for Google AI Pro (which includes 2 TB of storage) unlocks a lot more. Google AI Ultra at $249.99/month gives you everything else, including cutting edge capabilities.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Gemini app is widely rolling out a pair of big quality-of-life improvements on Android with search and direct copying.
Expand Expanding CloseAfter starting last month, Google is widely rolling out a Gemini homepage redesign on the web that introduces a Tools menu.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s goal is to build a “personal, proactive, and powerful assistant,” and Gemini is accomplishing that first tentpole today with “personal context.” The Gemini app is also getting a Temporary Chat capability.
Expand Expanding CloseAfter introducing the four-color glow, Google is beginning to roll out the next redesign of the Gemini overlay on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseAfter starting in late June, Gemini Live on Android and iOS is now widely rolling out the ability to access Google apps like Keep and Tasks in real-time conversations.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini’s switch from a blue-purple palette to the four Google colors on Android is now largely complete (with one small exception) following an update to the overlay.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini’s updated color branding is continuing to roll out on Android with an updated glow animation for the system-wide overlay.
Expand Expanding CloseAhead of the new school year, the Gemini app is adding a trio of new tools like Guided Learning, while the free year of Google AI Pro offer is back for college students in several countries.
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