Gemini 2.5 Is Here and Google Says It Can Think Better.

Google just dropped its most advanced AI model yet: Gemini 2.5. It’s being framed as a major leap forward in reasoning and multimodal capabilities. And yes, it’s their boldest step toward becoming the place you create with AI.

So, what’s actually new?

What Google Says Is New in Gemini 2.5

According to Google, Gemini 2.5 includes:

• Improved reasoning and task-solving: It now ‘thinks’ before it replies.

• Multimodal capabilities: It handles images, text, audio, video, and code—all in one thread.

• Massive context window: Gemini 2.5 supports up to 2 million tokens, meaning it can read, reference, and analyse much longer inputs.

• Better performance in code tasks: It’s beating benchmarks in programming and repository-level tasks.

• Integrated into more tools: Gemini 2.5 is available in Gemini Advanced, Google Workspace, and soon in developer environments.

Google is framing this model not only as competitive with GPT-4 but possibly exceeding it in reasoning.

What Does "Reasoning" Even Mean?

Reasoning is how AI thinks through a problem instead of just spitting out a pattern.

It means making sense of things, following logic, and adapting to new situations. 

It’s like having an assistant that doesn’t just copy-paste answers but actually figures stuff out. (Well... in theory.)

What we found funny and oddly helpful is how Gemini refers to you as “The user wants...” It’s a tiny but powerful peek into what the AI understood from your request. That alone can help you spot where you may have been unclear. From there, it’s easier to follow the logic that builds the final answer.

That, friends, is reasoning in action. 😄

Visible Chain of Thought: Who's Showing Their Work?

Let’s break it down:

• Google Gemini 2.5: YES ✅ — Google now shows visible reasoning steps for certain tasks.

• You can literally see how it breaks down your question before answering.

• DeepSeek: YES ✅ — DeepSeek-R1 offers visible chains of thought, showing logic step-by-step. It’s part of their pitch for transparency.

• OpenAI (ChatGPT): NO ❌ — You don’t see a built-in reasoning map. But… you can ask it to think out loud.

How to Get a Chain of Thought from OpenAI

OpenAI models like GPT-4 don’t show their reasoning by default, but you can guide them:

Try prompts like:

• “Think step by step.”

• “Explain your reasoning before giving the answer.”

• “List your assumptions.”

• “Break this into parts and solve one by one.”

• “Walk me through your logic like I’m five.”

These prompts activate what's called Chain-of-Thought prompting — a way to see how the model processes ideas. It’s not automatic, but it works.

We’re mentioning this because honestly? We didn’t know. And if we didn’t, chances are others don’t either. 😉

What It Means for You

Here’s the deal: what matters most is what makes sense to you.

Don’t let flashy terms or press releases decide for you. Ask yourself:

• Are you using this for content? Go with what gives you clarity and creativity.

• Are you coding or doing research? Choose the tool that actually helps you reason.

If the AI’s logic doesn’t click with your brain, it’s going to be hard to assess results or improve them.

You need to understand how it thinks so you can guide it better.

So yes, try Gemini 2.5. Try GPT-4. Try DeepSeek. But also trust your own judgment. You’re the human in charge.

Payment Plans: What’s Free and What’s Not

• Gemini 2.5: Free version available with limits. Full power (Gemini Advanced) is paid.

• ChatGPT-4 (Turbo): Free access to GPT-3.5. GPT-4 requires ChatGPT Plus ($20/month).

• DeepSeek: Currently free with advanced features, depending on rollout.

Always check the latest offering on each platform—they love changing the fine print.

The Frozen Light Perspective

At Frozen Light, we don’t believe in AI wars. We believe in making AI understandable.

So when Gemini 2.5 came out, we didn’t ask, “Is it better?” We asked, “Does it help?”

That’s why we compare the same prompts across tools. Because it’s not about the brand—it’s about practical intelligence.

The more competition, the better tools we get. As long as we stay focused on the result, not just the tech drama.

In the next few days, we’ll be sharing side-by-side examples using real prompts. So you can see what works best—for you.

Need help testing them? Message us. We’ve got your back. 😉

Where to Read More

• Google’s official Gemini 2.5 release: https://blog.google/technology/google-deepmind/gemini-model-thinking-updates-march-2025/

• Model comparisons and reasoning breakdowns: https://www.theverge.com/2025/03/26/google-gemini-2-5-ai-model-analysis

• what you can find on YouTube:

• Gemini 2.5 Pro Thinking - first look by Prompt Engineering : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqmjW9t46H8
• Google Gemini 2.0 pro is Insane by Matthew Berman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxCZhltR9Cw