Gemini Flash and Pro go paid-only from October 9th; free users left with Flash-Lite
SteeeeveJune · reddit · 2026-10-03
- The poster reports an in-app notice: from October 9th, free Gemini users lose access to Flash and Pro, left only with the weaker Flash-Lite model.
- Tiers: Flash requires AI Plus or higher; Pro requires the $20/month Google AI Pro subscription.
- A Google support page link backs the claim; the poster notes little coverage online so far and calls it a drastic change.
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