Google has recently unveiled Gemini 2.0 Flash, a new AI model that is significantly faster and more versatile than its predecessor, Gemini 1.5 Pro. This new model boasts twice the processing speed and enhanced multimodal capabilities, allowing it to interact in real-time with video, audio, and images. The Gemini 2.0 Flash model also features native image generation and multilingual audio output, with eight distinct voices, as well as better support for tools and agents, making it more effective in handling complex tasks.
The release of Gemini 2.0 Flash is also accompanied by the debut of Android XR, a new operating system tailored for virtual and augmented reality devices. This OS is designed to provide an open, unified platform for XR headsets and glasses, which offers a wide range of user choices, and allows developers to build experiences with familiar Android tools and frameworks. Android XR also integrates Google’s Gemini AI, allowing users to interact with their environment and receive real-time information. The initial device to utilize Android XR will be a headset from Samsung Electronics, with future support for smart glasses anticipated.