Google Bard Rebrands to Gemini
Narrative
Bard renamed Gemini. Gemini Advanced with Ultra 1.0. Mobile apps launched. Workspace integration deepened.
Reality
Rebrand successful. Gemini Advanced ($20/mo) competitive with ChatGPT Plus. Mobile apps well-received. Workspace integration valuable. But still playing catch-up.
Implication
Unified Google AI brand. Advanced tier established. Mobile distribution advantage. But OpenAI lead maintained. Android integration strategic.