January 7, 2025

New Gemini 2.0 Models, Realtime Updates, and Configuration Options

  1. New Gemini 2.0 Models: You can now use two new models in Assistant.model[model='GoogleModel']: gemini-2.0-flash-exp and gemini-2.0-flash-realtime-exp, which give you access to the latest real-time capabilities and experimental features.

  2. Support for Real-time Configuration with Gemini 2.0 Models: Developers can now fine-tune real-time settings for the Gemini 2.0 Multimodal Live API using Assistant.model[model='GoogleModel'].realtimeConfig, enabling more control over text generation and speech output.

  3. Customize Speech Output for Gemini Multimodal Live APIs: You can now customize the assistant’s voice using the speechConfig and voiceConfig properties, with options like "Puck", "Charon", and more.

  4. Advanced Gemini Text Generation Parameters: You can also tune advanced hyperparameters such as topK, topP, presencePenalty, and frequencyPenalty to control how the assistant generates responses, leading to more natural and dynamic conversations.