- Google has announced a Gemini 2.5 Pro Deep Think mode that uses new research techniques to consider multiple hypotheses before responding.
- The new Deep Think mode improves the model’s performance significantly across major benchmarks.
- In addition, the new Gemini 2.5 Flash AI model is cheaper and more intelligent, taking the second spot on the LMArena benchmark, just after Gemini 2.5 Pro.
On Tuesday, at the Google I/O 2025 event, the search giant announced Gemini 2.5 Pro Deep Think and a much improved version of the Gemini 2.5 Flash AI model. First, the Gemini 2.5 Pro Deep Think mode is an enhanced reasoning mode that “ uses new research techniques enabling the model to consider multiple hypotheses before responding .”
In the USAMO 2025 test, the Deep Think mode gets 49.4%, more than the standard Gemini 2.5 Pro model, which achieves 34.5%. Again, in LiveCodeBench and MMMU, the Gemini 2.5 Pro Deep Think mode outperforms its own model and OpenAI’s o3 model. It’s currently being tested with trusted partners and will be available broadly to users in the future.
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Apart from that, the new Gemini 2.5 Flash model is much more intelligent. It’s a smaller and cheaper model than the flagship Gemini 2.5 Pro model, however, its performance is impressive. On the LMArena leaderboard, the new Gemini 2.5 Flash model ranks just below Gemini 2.5 Pro with an ELO score of 1424. Gemini 2.5 Pro scores 1446.
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The new Gemini 2.5 Flash model will be generally available in early June. However, you can try the preview version right away in the Gemini app, Google AI Studio, and Vertex AI. As for developers, the new Gemini 2.5 Flash model brings improved capabilities, transparency via thought summaries, and better cost-efficiency. On top of that, you can set a thinking budget for the model.
Moreover, the model supports native audio output and can switch between different voices. The audio capability is going live on the Gemini API, starting today. Google says the Gemini 2.5 Flash model is 22% more efficient than before, and it reduces the token consumption significantly.
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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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