Newsletter - December 2024

Google for Developers Newsletter December
December 2024
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Introducing Gemini 2.0
Gemini 2.0 Flash Experimental now delivers stronger performance, enhanced multimodal output, and native tool use. Build interactive AI experiences using the new Multimodal Live API, and explore agent-based code assistance with Jules and AI-created notebooks in Colab.
PaliGemma 2 now available
PaliGemma 2 is the next evolution in tunable vision-language models. Building on the performant Gemma 2 models, it adds the power of vision. These models can see, understand, and interact with visual input, opening up a world of new possibilities.
Android XR is here
The future of XR is here. Catch the highlights from our Android XR launch and be among the first to build the next generation of immersive experiences.
Product updates
Android 16 Developer Preview 1 available now
Dive into updates for privacy, app compatibility, and security in the first Android 16 Developer Preview — plus new tools for seamless development.
AI assistance in Chrome DevTools is now available with Chrome 131
With Gemini, you can debug styling issues, understand a website’s layout, and get AI-generated fixes for CSS bugs.
Angular v19 is packed with updates
Refine your development experience with stricter builder APIs for reliability, improved stack traces for easier debugging and customization with Zone.js opt-out.
Flutter’s production era is here
We’re excited to share the latest Flutter news and updates—all focused on helping you build amazing, production-ready apps.
Developer community
Mark your calendars for Google Cloud Next
Join us April 9-11, 2025 to discover cloud innovation in action – from AI breakthroughs, demos, and live learning sessions.
Google Developer Program premium membership
Google Developer Program premium membership provides a tailored suite of services to help developers learn, build and deploy.
Notes from Play: 2024
This year, we delivered even more features and programs to support your success, every step of the way. We're excited to share some highlights in this special year-end edition of Notes from Play
Gemini API Competition winners announced
Explore the winning apps of the Gemini API Developer Competition. These transformative apps and solutions were created by developers worldwide by using the powerful capabilities of the Gemini API.
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