Unverified50% confidenceDecision RuleExact time
Starting October 9, the models available to Gemini free users were reduced to Flashlight, with the previously available Flash and Pro removed.
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50%
Confidence
Medium-term (~90 days)
Relevance
10/5/2026
First Seen
Valid until: 1/3/2027
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