Google Removes Payment Barrier for These Specific Gemini Features
Let's Dive into Google's Latest Gemini Features for Every User
Google's dropping some major updates to its Gemini features, turning the spotlight on its free users this time! features that used to be exclusive to the $20-per-month Advanced plan are now accessible to all. It's time to explore what's in store!
Gems: Your Personal AI Pals
Meet Gems—Gemini's mini AI helpers tailored for any task you throw at them. Before, only advanced users had them, but now they're up for grabs by everyone! You'll find these little buddies in the sidebar, ready to kickstart your premade Gems. Create one for those pesky recurring tasks or research a specific topic with detailed prompts like never before!
Deep Dive into Deep Research
If you've ever found Perplexity's bullet-point answers meaningless, specially when researching complex topics, rejoice! Google's Deep Research feature is now available to all, transforming the way you investigate through an in-depth, reasoning-based AI model. Get ready for those comprehensive reports you've been craving.
In addition to making it free, Google is introducing the Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental model into Deep Research. This enhancement will guide you through every step of the research process, from planning to analyzing to reporting. Deep Research will be available in over 45 languages, accessible from the drop-down menu in the Prompt box.
Though Google hasn't specified the number of Deep Research queries free users can make daily, it did promise additional access for advanced users.
Gemini 2.0 Flash: Enhanced Performance
The Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking (Experimental) model is receiving an upgrade! Now, you can upload files for it to use while answering prompts, and Google claims improved performance and advanced reasoning capabilities.
Advanced users also receive access to a 1 million token context window, enabling them to tackle more complex issues.
Google Personalization: Tailored to You
Google is introducing an experimental feature called Gemini with personalization, powered by the Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking model. By connecting with your Google apps and services like Search, Photos, and YouTube, Gemini will analyze your data to provide more contextual responses. To enable personalization, just select the Personalization (experimental) model from the model picker drop-down menu. Rest assured, Gemini will only access your search history when it's essential.
Streamlined Connections with Google Apps
The 2.0 Flash Thinking model allows Gemini to handle complex requests that involve multiple Google services, like Calendar, Notes, Tasks, and now Photos. Say goodbye to the days of jumping between apps or asking multiple questions to Gemini. Now, with a single prompt, you can check your Calendar, save addresses to your Notes, and even text them to a friend—all in one shot!
Embrace the future of AI assistance as Google continues to roll out these exciting new features to its users. Enjoy!
- Now accessible to all users, the mini AI helpers known as Gems in Gemini's sidebar can assist with a variety of tasks, previously only available to advanced users.
- Google's Deep Research feature, now free for everyone, offers an in-depth, reasoning-based AI model for investigating complex topics and generates comprehensive reports.
- The Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking (Experimental) model, integrated with personalization, will analyze users' data connected to their Google apps and services for more contextual responses, improving the overall performance and reasoning capabilities.


