Model WarsMay 20, 2025via Google DeepMind Blog

Gemini 2.5: Our most intelligent models are getting even better

Why it matters

Google is doubling down on developer preference for Gemini in coding tasks while introducing new reasoning capabilities that could shift competitive positioning in the model market.

Key signals

  • Gemini 2.5 Pro identified as preferred model for coding by developers
  • Gemini 2.5 Flash receiving capability updates
  • Deep Think introduced as experimental enhanced reasoning mode for 2.5 Pro
  • Published May 20, 2025

The hook

Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro adds Deep Think reasoning. Developers are picking it over GPT for coding—here's why that matters for your stack.

Gemini 2.5 Pro continues to be loved by developers as the best model for coding, and 2.5 Flash is getting even better with a new update. We’re bringing new capabilities to our models, including Deep Think, an experimental enhanced reasoning mode for 2.5 Pro.
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