Google renames Bard to “Gemini” and launches Google One AI Premium plan with advanced access،
Google Bard is now Gemini, just “Gemini”. As Google announced today, Bard, the company's web chatbot, has been improved, renamed and expanded with the addition of a new Advanced tier built into Google One. This is in addition to the new Gemini Android
app also launching today.
Google One, the company's cloud storage subscription service, now has a new tier called “AI Premium.” This tier includes access to Gemini Advanced – the new version of Gemini, formerly called “Bard”, which includes the latest Ultra 1.0 AI model – for $19.99 per month. Plus, this new Google One tier gives you 2TB of storage, plus other Google One benefits currently available in the Premium tier.
Gemini vs. Advanced Gemini | Source: gemini.google.com
Google says Gemini's Ultra 1.0 LLM brings new advancements to the world of AI interaction, such as superior processing efficiency, advanced understanding of instructions and programs, and innovative problem-solving capabilities. problems. The model would be able to analyze and explain information, and it could even generate high-quality code in multiple programming languages.
Additionally, Google is set to integrate Gemini with a range of services, including Gmail and Docs. This will allow users to take advantage of automated text writing, create unique images, and even improve video quality in Google Meet.
With the Google One AI Premium plan, users can try Gemini Advanced free for two months before the $19.99 subscription begins. This should allow users to fully explore Gemini's capabilities before committing. If you rely heavily on Google services and are looking for advanced features, the higher price of these Google One plans might be worth it, especially considering the 2TB of storage it includes and upcoming integration with Gmail , Docs, and other Workspace apps. Gemini Advanced is currently only available in English and can be accessed via the web at
gemini.google.com or the old
bard.google.com URL that automatically redirects. It is also worth mentioning that Gemini is currently in the development phase and its overall long-term effectiveness remains to be determined. Additionally, the plan's focus on AI capabilities might not suit all users, particularly those who prefer simple cloud storage solutions.
