In a surprising twist, Google has just announced that the highly anticipated Gemini 2.5 Pro (experimental) AI model will be available to all free users of the Gemini app, starting today. This move comes just days after its introduction on Tuesday, where it was hailed as Google’s 'most intelligent AI model' that integrates advanced thinking capabilities directly into its framework.

Initially, Gemini 2.5 Pro was only accessible to subscribers of the premium Google One AI service, priced at $19.99 per month in the United States. However, Google’s latest announcement opens the door for all Geminis users to experience this cutting-edge technology.

This latest version of Gemini boasts an array of exciting features, such as support for applications and extensions, the ability to upload files, and the much-discussed Canvas, which enhances user interaction. With its rollout now at gemini.google.com, users can expect access soon on both Android and iOS platforms, where the models have improved in retaining user model selections.

Google’s strategy seems clear: they aim to get their most advanced AI capabilities into the hands of as many users as possible. Gemini 2.5 Pro currently leads on the LMArena leaderboard, dominating math and science benchmarks and showing promise in coding improvements.

As exciting as this rollout is, questions linger about the future availability of the stable version of Gemini 2.5 Pro. Will it remain free for all users after this testing phase, or will Google revert to its previous offerings of Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking and similar models? Previously, it appeared that those were set to be the standard free features.

In a move indicative of Google’s commitment to inclusivity, the tech giant has recently made numerous tools accessible to all users, including Deep Research, Gems, document upload and analysis, and even capabilities for generating images of individuals. The premium tier continues to offer enhanced features like a massive 1 million token context window and expanded usage limits.

Stay tuned for further updates as Google continues to innovate and enhance the Gemini experience!