Google launches improved Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model with enhanced coding and web app capabilities

Google has officially launched Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview (I/O edition), an updated version of its flagship AI model, just before its annual I/O developer conference. The model, accessible via the Gemini API, Vertex AI, AI Studio, and the Gemini chatbot, maintains the same pricing as its predecessor while delivering significant upgrades, especially in coding and web development. Google claims the new version leads benchmarks like LMArena and WebDev Arena, showcasing its superior capabilities in software creation and web app design. The model also offers enhanced performance in video understanding, scoring 84.8% on the VideoMME benchmark. Notably, Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview addresses developer feedback by improving function call accuracy and reducing errors. Google emphasizes its model’s aesthetics in web development and its ability to remain steerable, making it highly suitable for professional use. This release is part of Google’s broader strategy to stay ahead in the competitive AI landscape, with rivals like OpenAI and xAI preparing their own high-performance model launches. Overall, this update underlines Google’s commitment to refining AI tools for developers while enhancing real-world usability.