Introduction to Gemini 2.5 Pro Update
Google is rolling out a major update to its most powerful 2.5 Pro model, aimed at fixing some problems that cropped up in an earlier Gemini Pro update. This release is expected to become a stable release that comes to the Gemini app for everyone to use.
What’s New in Gemini 2.5 Pro?
The previous Gemini 2.5 Pro release, known as the I/O Edition, or simply 05-06, was focused on coding upgrades. Google claims the new version is even better at generating code, with a new high score of 82.2 percent in the Aider Polyglot test. That beats the best from OpenAI, Anthropic, and DeepSeek by a comfortable margin.
Addressing Performance Issues
While the general-purpose Gemini 2.5 Flash has left preview, the Pro version is lagging behind. In fact, the last several updates have attracted some valid criticism of 2.5 Pro’s performance outside of coding tasks since the big 03-25 update. Google’s Logan Kilpatrick says the team has taken that feedback to heart and that the new model "closes [the] gap on 03-25 regressions." For example, users will supposedly see more creativity with better formatting of responses.
New Features and Expectations
Kilpatrick also notes that the 06-05 release now supports configurable thinking budgets for developers, and the team expects this build to become a "long term stable release." So, Gemini 2.5 Pro should finally drop its "Preview" disclaimer when this version rolls out to the consumer-facing app and web interface in the coming weeks.
Conclusion
The new Gemini 2.5 Pro update is a significant improvement over its predecessor, addressing performance issues and adding new features. With its enhanced coding capabilities and configurable thinking budgets, this update is expected to become a stable release that will be available to all users in the coming weeks.
FAQs
- Q: What is the main focus of the new Gemini 2.5 Pro update?
A: The main focus of the update is to fix problems that cropped up in an earlier Gemini Pro update and improve coding upgrades. - Q: How does the new Gemini 2.5 Pro model perform in the Aider Polyglot test?
A: The new model achieves a high score of 82.2 percent in the Aider Polyglot test, beating the best from OpenAI, Anthropic, and DeepSeek. - Q: When can we expect the new Gemini 2.5 Pro update to be available to all users?
A: The update is expected to roll out to the consumer-facing app and web interface in the coming weeks.
