A recent leak suggests that “Pro” models in the Pixel 9 series could include a 1-year subscription to Gemini Advanced at no additional cost. Google will launch its new generation of mobile flagships next month (August).
Google pioneered the integration of AI-powered features into consumer smartphones. The company bet heavily on the segment with the launch of the Pixel 8 series and its own Gemini LLMs. Since then, Google has integrated AI into multiple services, offering access to the most advanced features through the Gemini Advanced subscription. With the Pixel 8 series, the company offered a 4-month trial to buyers. Now, it seems that Google will take this further, offering a free 1-year subscription to buyers of the Pixel 9 Pro series.
Pixel 9 Pro devices reportedly to come with 1-year of Gemini Advanced
If you’re not aware of the leaks, you may not know that two “Pixel Pro” models are expected this year. The Mountain View giant would launch a compact-sized Pixel 9 Pro, and a Pixel 9 Pro XL with a bigger screen. Well, the 9to5Google team just found direct references to the possible bonus these devices will include in the latest Google app beta (v15.28). According to the report, a string says the following: “Your Pixel Pro gives you access to a 1-year subscription to Gemini Advanced, our most capable AI model with priority access to new features, at no cost to you.”
Gemini Advanced includes multiple perks for productivity and everyday life. It offers 2 TB of Google Drive storage, Gemini integration into Workspace tools, and access to the most advanced Google AI models, among others. In addition, it will be mandatory to access Gemini Live. The latter is an advanced conversational experience that Google is working on, which seeks to allow you to “talk” to Gemini using natural language as if it were another person.
Vanilla Pixel 9 would include a 6-month trial
Recent leaks revealed that Google’s next “Fold” device will be called Pixel 9 Pro Fold. This suggests that buyers of the company’s next premium foldable device would also enjoy 1-year of Gemini Advanced. Lastly, it looks like the vanilla Pixel 9 will also offer something similar, but for less time. More specifically, there are strings that refer to a Gemini Advanced 6-month trial.
2024-07-16 15:06:52