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Google Gemini Updates Subscription Access Rules With New Model Limits and Deep Think
- •Starting October 9, free Gemini users will only have access to the Flash-Lite model, removing Flash and Pro tiers.
- •AI Plus subscribers will retain access to Flash-Lite and Flash but will lose access to the Pro model.
- •The complete set of Flash-Lite, Flash, and Pro models will now be restricted to AI Pro and AI Ultra plans.
- •Google is expanding the Deep Think feature to AI Pro subscribers, which was previously exclusive to AI Ultra.
- •New Thinking Effort options including Low, Medium, and High are being tested for the Gemini app.
Key Questions Answered
Starting October 9, free users of Gemini will only have access to the Flash-Lite model, while the Flash and Pro models are removed from the free tier. At the same time, AI Plus subscribers will no longer have access to the Pro model and will retain access only to Flash-Lite and Flash.
Google is introducing the Deep Think feature for AI Pro subscribers priced at $19.99 per month, whereas it was previously limited strictly to the AI Ultra plan. AI Ultra users will continue to receive this feature in their existing plans.
Google is testing three new Thinking Effort options in the Gemini app, which include Low, Medium, and High settings. These options will let users decide how much reasoning effort Gemini should use, though higher effort may consume more usage allowance.
