Nov 13: Gemini AI Plus moves to Flash models, Pro needs AI Pro
Google is emailing AI Plus members that from November 13 the plan covers Flash and Flash-Lite. Pro models move to AI Pro and above.
Google is changing what a cheap Gemini plan includes. From November 13 it keeps the faster models but not the strongest ones. A higher plan keeps them.
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Why it matters
If you use Pro models on the $4.99 plan, you will need a higher plan to keep them.
Skip: nothing changes if you use the free plan.
The details
- The change starts November 13, 2026, in the Gemini app and AI Mode in Search.
- AI Plus costs $4.99 a month; AI Pro costs $19.99 and includes Gemini 4 Argon.
- AI Plus keeps the latest Flash and Flash-Lite models.
- Older chats made with a Pro model can be continued with another model.
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