Google's new Gemini tiers cut free users to its weakest model and lock $5/month subscribers out of Pro
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Starting in October 2026, Google will cut free access to its Gemini models. Users without a subscription will only get the smallest model, Flash-Lite, while Flash and Pro will be reserved for paying customers. The move could also set the stage for the more resource-hungry Gemini 4 Argon. The article Google's new Gemini tiers cut free users to its weakest model and lock $5/month subscribers out of Pro appeared first on The Decoder .
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