- Google’s latest Gemini 2.5 Flash AI model is faster, cheaper, and smarter. It’s currently in preview.
- Google says it’s the first fully hybrid reasoning model. Developers can turn on or off thinking and set thinking budgets as well.
- Gemini 2.5 Flash is rolling out on the Gemini app, AI Studio, and Vertex AI.
Google has released a cost-efficient Gemini 2.5 Flash AI model. It’s currently in preview and available on the Gemini app for free. Developers can start using the API on AI Studio, and Vertex AI. Google says Gemini 2.5 Flash is the company’s “first fully hybrid reasoning model.”
It means that it’s both a traditional LLM and a reasoning/thinking AI model. Google says developers can turn thinking on or off, and allocate thinking budgets as well. The AI model is optimized for cost, quality, and latency, offering a balance between fast performance and quality output at a cheaper cost. While Gemini 2.5 Pro offers the best performance, Gemini 2.5 Flash is designed with affordability in mind.
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Coming to benchmarks, Gemini 2.5 Flash ranks slightly below OpenAI’s latest o4-mini reasoning model. On Humanity’s Last Exam, Gemini 2.5 Flash scores 12.1% whereas o4-mini gets 14.3%. On GPQA Diamond, Gemini 2.5 Flash achieves 78.3% while o4-mini does slightly better, scoring 81.4%. Similarly, on AIME 2025, Gemini 2.5 Flash gets 78% and o4-mini achieves 92.7%.
The real value of Gemini 2.5 Flash lies in its affordable pricing. Its input/output cost is $0.15/$0.60 for non-reasoning, and $3.50 for reasoning API calls. By the way, Gemini 2.5 Flash is also compatible with new features like Canvas in the Gemini app.
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- Apple and Google have officially confirmed their team-up for the next-gen Siri AI.
- The Cupertino Giant will be using Google’s Gemini for a more personalized Siri model as well as Apple Intelligence features.
- We can expect the next-gen Siri to come out with iOS 26.4, sometime in March or April.
Apple has officially confirmed joining forces with Google to use its Gemini AI model to power the next-generation Siri. It will offer a more personalized experience and will be coming out with the iOS 26.4 update. Apple also plans to leverage Gemini’s capabilities for other Apple Intelligence features as well, later down the line.
The Next-Gen Siri will be powered by Google’s Gemini AI
Apple officially confirmed that it will be partnering with Google in a statement to CNBC . Here’s what it stated, “After careful evaluation, we determined that Google’s technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models, and we’re excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for our users.”
Later, Google also shared a post on X confirming the tie-up, “Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology. These models will help power future Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalized Siri coming this year.”
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Both statements clearly mention that the Cupertino Giant will be using Gemini to power its assistant Siri. This was already rumored, as Apple’s attempts to acquire Perplexity went nowhere. With Gemini, Siri will get a major AI update . It will be able to handle more nuanced conversations and provide better results. Something long-time Apple users have been asking for years.
The next-gen Siri will arrive with the iOS 26.4 update, which will launch sometime in March or April. And it is only going to be available for Apple Intelligence-supported devices .
Something else worth noting is how Google’s statement mentions that Gemini will power Apple Intelligence features. This leads us to believe that Apple could use Gemini’s multi-modal capabilities for its Writings tools , Image Playground , and Message summaries, too.
Elon Musk Not Happy With Apple and Google Tie Up
xAI CEO Elon Musk also responded to Google’s announcement post on X, sharing his thoughts on the matter by saying, “This seems like an unreasonable concentration of power for Google, given that they also have Android and Chrome.” Though we don’t expect either Apple or Google to respond to Elon, we will update the situation as it progresses.
It is worth noting that xAI is the company behind Grok, which is in hot water currently due to its inappropriate image generation fiasco , and has been getting backlash from multiple news outlets, X users, and even government authorities.
With over 4 year of experience under the belt, I cover all facets of consumer tech, from smartphones to other consumer electronics, our favorite social media apps, as well as the growing realm of AI and LLMs. As an Apps and AI writer app Beebom, I provide my expertise in all these areas, weaving stories that help you get familiar with the tech around you. But you will find me playing NYT daily puzzles in my free time.
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