If you haven’t explored Google AI since the Bard era, now is the perfect opportunity to revisit Gemini.
OpenAI surprised the tech industry, including heavyweights like Apple and Google. Nonetheless, these two companies reacted to ChatGPT’s triumph in entirely distinct manners. While the former is still attempting to establish its presence, Google has made a solid recovery, and many would argue that Gemini is a superior chatbot for the average user compared to ChatGPT in 2025.
If you’re still utilizing ChatGPT, I understand. Google’s initial foray into AI with Bard wasn’t optimal, but it has significantly improved during the Gemini phase. OpenAI’s 12-hour ChatGPT outage could be just the incentive needed to try out a rival, such as Gemini.
I have access to ChatGPT, Apple Intelligence, Perplexity, and more across my devices, yet Gemini stands out as the sole AI client I require. In fact, I haven’t used ChatGPT in two years, and these three features illustrate why.
Tailored models for specific functions
The diverse range of models and tools offered under the Gemini umbrella is a primary reason I choose Google AI’s offerings. There are a few key types of Gemini models, including Gemini Nano, Gemini Flash, and Gemini Pro. It gets more detailed than that in the specifics, especially considering variants like Gemini Personalization, but those three cover most of your AI requirements.
Gemini Nano manages on-device mobile AI tasks, Gemini Flash addresses simple, everyday requests, and Gemini Pro caters to advanced, specialized needs. They’re not just rivals to the latest ChatGPT models; they’re leaders. Google currently occupies the top two slots on LMArena’s leaderboard, both of which are preview versions of Gemini 2.5 Pro. The Gemini 2.5 Pro preview model also leads LMArena’s WebDev leaderboard.
OpenAI’s models share second place on the LMArena leaderboard, but they are found in seventh place on the WebDev rankings. The era of OpenAI models dominating every category is finished, as Gemini models outperform ChatGPT models in numerous significant benchmarks. There’s a model suited for every application, whether you require an efficient model for on-device processing, a lightweight model to lower token (cost) usage, a reasoning model that demonstrates its thought process, or a specialized model for particular purposes.
If the extensive selection of stock offerings doesn’t satisfy you, you can create Gems, which are custom AI chatbots similar to OpenAI’s custom GPTs.
Seamless integration with Android and ChromeOS
For the average user, understanding which AI model ranks higher on hyper-specific benchmarks is often irrelevant for day-to-day needs. This is why Gemini’s integration with popular mobile operating systems is its standout feature. With the Gemini app, you can use the service across several platforms, including iOS and iPadOS. However, things truly shine if you happen to own an Android phone, tablet, or a ChromeOS laptop.
Gemini is taking over from the Google Assistant, meaning the AI assistant is just a button press or voice command away on most Android devices. With Gemini Live, you can converse with the AI model in natural language and even share your screen or camera feed for added context. It’s not that ChatGPT lacks these capabilities; it’s that they are presented in a much more user-friendly way with Gemini.
This easy access makes Gemini a more effective companion for addressing real-world issues. I utilize Gemini Live to help determine why my plants aren’t thriving or what alternatives I can use for an ingredient in a recipe. Moreover, since Gemini tends to provide better online source citations for its responses, I can rapidly fact-check it in ways that aren’t as seamless with ChatGPT.
Integration is Gemini’s hallmark, and it’s poised to improve even further. Gemini is soon coming to Android Auto and Wear OS devices, enhancing access to AI features.
Collaborates with Google Search and Google Workspace
OpenAI has a significant advantage due to its partnership with Microsoft, making Copilot and ChatGPT integration with Microsoft 365 services better for those who utilize them. However, Google’s free and accessible Google Workspace model has encouraged many to abandon Microsoft 365 (formerly Office) for good. If that resonates with you, you’ll be pleased to learn that Gemini is deeply embedded within Workspace to assist in completing productivity tasks.
Gemini’s integration within Workspace applications is so profound that it’s impossible to highlight all aspects in one go. It appears in three main ways in the Workspace suite: powering individual features, as standalone applications, and as a chatbot sidebar.
For example, Workspace applications like Google Vids (an AI-driven presentation generator) and NotebookLM (an AI-driven notebook) are
