Google Pixel 9 Pro could reportedly launch with a free one-year Gemini Advanced subscription. The Pixel 9 series, consisting of the base model, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, is expected to arrive on August 13 when the tech giant hosts its annual Made by Google event. While not much is known about the devices at this time, a new report claims that the Pro models could come with the benefits of the Gemini Advanced subscription, including 2TB of cloud storage.
Pixel 9 Pro reportedly getting free Gemini Advanced subscription
According to a report According to 9to5Google, the details for this offer were spotted in the latest beta version of the Google app (version 15.28). A string of code in the app contained the message: “Your Pixel Pro gives you access to a one-year subscription to Gemini Advanced, our most capable AI model with priority access to new features, at no cost to you.”
The text is not made visible, so beta users may not see it. The publication was able to access it by decompiling the Android Application Package (APK).
It’s possible that the tech giant has baked this offering into the upcoming Pixel 9 Pro smartphone, and that it will only be activated when the Google app is opened on the designated phone. The report also claims that “Pro” could refer to all three models, including the Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, that are expected to debut at the company’s event.
The Gemini Advanced plan was launched by Google in February, alongside the introduction of the Gemini Pro artificial intelligence (AI) model. It has since been replaced by the Gemini 1.5 Pro AI model with a context window of 1 million tokens. It is part of the Google One AI Premium plan. Subscribers can use Gemini features in Google apps like Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and more.
The company will also give subscribers a chance to use the new and experimental features before others. In addition, users will also get 2TB of cloud storage and all other benefits of Google One. Currently, the Gemini Advanced plan is available in India for the price of Rs. 1,950 per month.
