In a surprising announcement on Saturday, Google revealed that it is rolling out the latest Gemini 2.5 Pro (experimental) model to all users of its free Gemini app. This cutting-edge AI model, which was introduced just a few days earlier on Tuesday, has been touted by Google as its “most intelligent AI model” yet. What sets Gemini 2.5 Pro apart is its innovative integration of thinking capabilities, making it a significant leap forward from its predecessors.
Currently in the experimental phase, Gemini 2.5 Pro boasts a variety of advanced features, including support for apps and extensions, file uploads, and, as of today, the new Canvas functionality. Initially, access to this powerful model was limited to Gemini Advanced subscribers, with the Google One AI Premium plan priced at $19.99 per month in the United States. However, in an effort to democratize access to its technology, Google announced on Saturday that it is extending Gemini 2.5 Pro to all users, beginning immediately.
The rollout is already underway on gemini.google.com, with availability expected soon for both Android and iOS applications. Recent updates to these apps have improved their ability to remember user selections, enhancing the overall user experience. Google aims to make its most intelligent model accessible to as many people as possible in the shortest time.
Currently, Gemini 2.5 Pro leads the LM Arena leaderboard and excels in both math and science benchmarks, showcasing its superior capabilities. Google is also actively working on enhancing its coding performance, aiming to make the model even more versatile for developers and users alike.
As for the future, it remains uncertain whether Google will transition Gemini 2.5 Pro into a stable version available for free to all users, or if this rollout is strictly for testing purposes. Before this announcement, it appeared that the previous models, 2.0 Flash Thinking and 2.0 Flash, would be the primary free offerings. Nevertheless, Google has been progressively making more features accessible to all users in recent months, including functionalities like Deep Research, Gems, saved information, document upload and analysis, as well as the ability to generate images of people.
The key advantages for Advanced subscribers include a 1 million token context window and higher usage limits, providing them with more extensive capabilities compared to free users. As Google continues to innovate, the landscape of AI tools available to users is expanding rapidly, paving the way for enhanced productivity and creativity.
Stay tuned for updates as Google continues to refine its offerings and explore the potential of Gemini 2.5 Pro in the AI landscape.
