Gemini App Faster Model Switching – New @-Menu Feature
- Google has updated the Gemini app's model switcher, providing a faster way to select the desired model.
- * New "Models" Section: A "Models" section has been added to the top of the @-menu on gemini.google.com.
- this update represents a quality-of-life advancement for frequent Gemini users, making model selection more efficient.
Gemini App model Switcher Update - Faster Model Selection
– lisapark
Google has updated the Gemini app’s model switcher, providing a faster way to select the desired model. This update streamlines the process, especially for users with frequent prompts.
key Changes:
* New “Models” Section: A “Models” section has been added to the top of the @-menu on gemini.google.com. Previously, this menu only displayed extensions.
* Direct Selection: This eliminates the need to use the dropdown menu in the bottom-right corner of the prompt box.
* Navigation options: Users can navigate the model options using arrow keys or by typing the first letter of the desired model and pressing Enter.
* Model Indicators: After selection, @Fast, @Thinking, or @Pro will appear in the prompt field, indicating the chosen model.
* Connected Apps: The menu still allows access to “connected apps.”
Availability:
* Currently available on the web version of Gemini.
* Not yet available on mobile.
* Rollout may have begun earlier than recent days.
Models Available (as indicated in the text):
| Model | Indicator |
|---|---|
| Fast | @Fast |
| Thinking | @Thinking |
| Pro | @Pro |
this update represents a quality-of-life advancement for frequent Gemini users, making model selection more efficient.