Gemini 2.5 Pro, Flash, and Flash-Lite now available to Google AI subscribers—here’s how to access them

Google Launches Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash for AI Subscribers

Google has made Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash models generally available after a period of limited preview, marking a milestone in the availability of its latest AI technology. Alongside these, the company introduced Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite, a new offering focused on speed and cost-efficiency.

What Are Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash?

Both Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash are AI models built to perform multi-step reasoning when responding to prompts. This feature enhances accuracy and overall performance, similar to models like OpenAI’s o1 and DeepSeek’s R1. Developers can customize the “thinking budget,” allowing them to control how much reasoning the model applies to each response.

Google has doubled the daily prompt limit for Gemini 2.5 Pro users from 50 to 100, reflecting increased confidence in the model’s reliability and capacity for sustained interactions. These models are now accessible through Google AI Studio, Vertex AI, and Google's Gemini app.

Introducing Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite

The newly launched Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite model targets developers seeking a balance between cost and speed. It offers the lowest latency among all Gemini models, making it ideal for applications where quick responses are critical.

Flash-Lite is a reasoning model by design, but its reasoning is turned off by default to maximize speed. Developers can enable this feature by adjusting the thinking budget, providing flexibility based on their needs.

Broader Access to AI Models

Google’s approach with Gemini reflects a trend to offer AI tools in multiple configurations to suit various professional needs and budgets. This strategy allows broader adoption by providing different price points and performance levels.

Gemini has been integrated into several Google products, including search with AI Overviews, Google Meet, Docs, and Sheets, making AI assistance more widely available across everyday tools.

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