Feb 05, 2024 11:05:00

Google reveals that it plans to integrate chatbot ``Bard'' with multimodal AI ``Gemini'' and turn it into an app

The change history of the chatbot 'Bard' provided by Google was leaked before the official update, and it was revealed that Bard and the multimodal AI 'Gemini' will be integrated, and the 'Gemini' app will be released soon. It became clear.

Google is reportedly rebranding Bard to Gemini and plans to launch a dedicated app

https://www.engadget.com/google-is-reportedly-rebranding-bard-to-gemini-and-plans-to-launch-a-dedicated-app-204442265.html

Google: Google may be changing Bard's name to Gemini in big AI push - The Economic Times

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/google-may-be-changing-bards-name-to-gemini-in-big-ai-push/articleshow/107397076.cms

Information brought to you by Android app developer Dylan Roussel (@evowizz) . Mr. Roussel also revealed that as of February 1 local time, ``Bard is scheduled to be renamed to Gemini.''

Bard will soon be renamed to Gemini!

The changelog also contains a mention of 'Gemini Apps' which seems to be a way for Google to gather Gemini 'web' and Gemini 'mobile' under a same name.

And in case you are curious, Bard Advanced will be Gemini Advanced. pic.twitter.com/dPlCYjgjth

— Dylan Roussel (@evowizz) February 1, 2024

Mr. Roussel showed the change history of Bard scheduled to be announced on February 7, 2024, and you can see that there is a heading ``Bard is now Gemini.''

Google added a new changelog for Bard, and — oh boy — it's a big one!

The availability in Canada is awesome! That said I don't really understand the limitations with the app. That's disappointing as someone who lives in Europe.

Oh by the way... https://t.co/xM2snHVYJ9 is real. pic.twitter.com/QKgKrRjmM4

— Dylan Roussel (@evowizz) February 3, 2024

According to Google, Bard has also been renamed to Gemini to make it more clear that Gemini is the best way to access Google AI. The change history says 'to be renamed', but since Gemini already exists, it appears to be a form of 'integrating Bard into the existing Gemini', and with this change, the UI has been changed, making it visually obtrusive. It will reduce elements, improve readability, and simplify navigation.

In the future, features such as voice communication with Gemini will be added, and a paid plan ' Gemini Advanced ' with file upload functionality will also be available. Gemini Advanced gives you access to Ultra 1.0, Google's most capable AI model, improving your ability to handle complex tasks such as coding, logical reasoning, nuanced instruction, and creative collaboration. .

This appears to have been called 'Bard Advanced' as of December 2023.

Bard, which has been significantly enhanced with the AI model 'Gemini Pro', will be available, and 'Bard Advanced' equipped with Gemini Ultra will also be released in 2024 - GIGAZINE

Over the coming months, Gemini Advanced will be adding more multimodal capabilities, improved coding capabilities, and the ability to upload files and data for deeper analysis.

Gemini Advanced is expected to be available in more than 150 countries and territories.

Also, it is said that the English version of the Gemini app will be released soon.