Gemini API Cookbook: feat(quickstarts): update Gemini Omni Flash quickstart to Omni 1.1 (#1350)
feat(quickstarts): update Gemini Omni Flash quickstart to Omni 1.1 (#1350) * feat(quickstarts): update Gemini Omni Flash quickstart to Omni 1.1 - Promotes model endpoint to gemini-omni-1.1-flash - Updates Veo comparison table to Veo 3.1 (veo-3.1-lite-generate-preview) - Expands video extension section with multi-turn, reference media, and file upload examples - Updates prompt guidelines, tags (<FIRST_FRAME>, <LAST_FRAME>,…
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Summary
Google Gemini updated its Omni Flash quickstart to version 1.1. This update promotes the model endpoint to gemini-omni-1.1-flash and revises the Veo comparison table to Veo 3.1. The quickstart now includes expanded examples for video extensions, covering multi-turn interactions, reference media, and file uploads. It also updates prompt guidelines, tags like <FIRST_FRAME> and <LAST_FRAME>, and resolution options, enhancing developer resources for multimodal AI applications.
Why it matters
This update refines Google's Gemini Omni Flash model, pushing it to version 1.1 and updating related components like the Veo video generation model. The expanded examples in the quickstart specifically target developers working with video extensions, offering practical guidance on complex features. This benefits developers building multimodal applications. Competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic are also heavily investing in multimodal capabilities, making these iterative improvements crucial for Google to maintain parity and offer robust tools for its developer ecosystem. Future focus will likely be on further integration and performance enhancements.
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Explore the updated Gemini API Cookbook on GitHub. Examine the new examples for video extensions, focusing on multi-turn interactions and file uploads. Try implementing a simple video generation prompt using the new gemini-omni-1.1-flash endpoint.
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Questions people ask
- What is the new model endpoint for Gemini Omni Flash?
- The model endpoint has been updated to gemini-omni-1.1-flash.
- What new features are included in the video extension examples?
- The quickstart now includes examples for multi-turn interactions, reference media, and file uploads within video extensions.
- Are there updates to prompt guidelines and tags?
- Yes, the update includes revised prompt guidelines and tags such as <FIRST_FRAME>, <LAST_FRAME>, and <VIDEO_REF_N>.
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