What you need to know
- Gemini 2.0 Flash is rolling out now for free users in the Gemini app.
- It replaces Gemini 2.0 Flash experimental, which was once exclusively for subscribers, and will eventually replace Gemini 1.5 Flash and Gemini 1.5 Pro.
- Google One AI Premium subscribers still get a larger context window and exclusive features.
Google is now making Gemini 2.0 Flash available for free users in the Gemini app, replacing the placeholder Gemini 2.0 Flash Experimental model, and eventually older Gemini models. Gemini 1.5 Flash and 1.5 Pro will remain for “the next few weeks” to allow users to continue their conversations. After that, Gemini 2.0 models — starting with Gemini 2.0 Flash will replace them.
Previously, the Gemini 2.0 Flash experimental model was exclusive to Gemini Advanced subscribers in the Gemini app. Google One AI Premium members still receive exclusive perks, like a one-million token context window (good for up to 1,500 pages of file uploads), Deep Research, Gems, and more. Free users now have access to Gemini 2.0 Flash conversations and image uploads.
Google describes the Gemini 2.0 Flash model as providing “fast responses and stronger performance across a number of key benchmarks, offering everyday help with tasks like brainstorming, learning, or writing.” In comparison, the Gemini 2.0 Flash Experimental model it replaces was considered “an early preview and might not work as expected.”
Possibly, the future Gemini lineup will comprise of Gemini 2.0 Flash, Gemini 1.5 Pro with Deep Research, and Gemini 2.0 Experimental Advanced — with the last two models being paid offerings for Gemini Advanced users. All users now benefit from improved Imagen 3 image generation, which “provides richer details and textures” and “follows your instructions with greater accuracy,” according to Google.
Gemini 2.0 Flash Experimental was initially accessible to Gemini app beta testers last month. It remains uncertain when we can expect to see Gemini 2.0 Experimental Advanced, or other 2.0 models, become stable. The stable Gemini 2.0 Flash model is already accessible on the Gemini web client and is currently being rolled out in the Gemini app, offering free access for the first time.