Feb 2026
Gemini 3.1 Pro
77.1% on ARC-AGI-2. More than doubles the reasoning performance of 3 Pro. Current flagship as of April 2026.
Google Gemini
Google Gemini
Google's multimodal AI, built into Search, Workspace, and the cloud
Developer: Google DeepMind
Current Model: Gemini 3.1 Pro
Context: 1M tokens
Free Tier: Yes
Apple Siri: Jan 2026
What's New
Jan 2026
Apple Siri Partnership
Apple announces plans to use Gemini to power Siri, expanding Google's AI reach into the iOS ecosystem.
Nov 2025
Gemini 3 Pro Launches
First model family to cross 1,500 Elo on LMArena. Prompted OpenAI to accelerate its next-generation model development.
Jan 2025
Gemini Bundled in Workspace
Gemini AI bundled into all Google Workspace plans. Prices increased 17-22% across tiers. Business Starter now $7/user/mo.
What Is Google Gemini?
Gemini is Google's family of multimodal AI models. Built from the ground up to process text, images, audio, video, and code natively in a single architecture, unlike earlier models that added vision as a retrofitted adapter. That architectural decision matters: Gemini doesn't translate between modalities; it reasons across them from the start.
Gemini exists in three distinct contexts: as a consumer chatbot at gemini.google.com, as AI features embedded in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Meet), and as an API for developers building on Google Cloud. These are different products sharing the same underlying models. A Gemini 3.1 Pro API call and the Gemini assistant on your Pixel phone are powered by related but differently optimized variants.
The current flagship, Gemini 3.1 Pro (February 2026), scored 77.1% on ARC-AGI-2, more than doubling the performance of its predecessor. Apple announced plans to integrate Gemini into Siri in January 2026. The Gemini 3 series crossed 1,500 Elo on LMArena, the first model family to reach that threshold. These are not incremental updates; the performance gap between the 2.x and 3.x series was significant enough to prompt OpenAI to accelerate its next-generation model development.
Key Numbers
77.1%
ARC-AGI-2 score
Gemini 3.1 Pro, Feb 2026
1,500+
Elo on LMArena
Gemini 3 Pro, first model to cross this threshold
$19.99
Google AI Pro per month
Current flagship consumer tier
Jan 2025
Gemini bundled in all Workspace plans
17-22% price increase across tiers
Who Is This For?
Gemini serves three distinct audiences. Each gets a different product, pricing model, and set of capabilities.
Consumer
gemini.google.com
Everyday tasks via Google products: Search AI Overviews, Gmail, Docs, Android. Free tier gives you Gemini 3 Flash with 32K context. Pro unlocks 3.1 Pro, Deep Research, and 1M context. Ultra adds video generation and agentic tasks.
Free / $19.99 / $249.99 per month
Workspace Enterprise
Google Workspace
Gemini has been bundled into all Workspace plans since January 2025. AI in Docs (Help me write), Sheets, Slides, Gmail smart compose, and Meet transcription. No separate AI add-on needed. Business Starter starts at $7/user/month.
$7 - $22+/user/month (annual)
Developer
Gemini API
Access via Google AI Studio (free tier) or Vertex AI for enterprise. Gemini 3.1 Pro API at $2/$12 per million tokens. Flash and Flash-Lite available for cost-efficient high-volume workloads. Gemini CLI for terminal-based agentic workflows.
Free tier via AI Studio / Usage-based
Current Model Family
As of April 2026. Gemini 1.5 Pro and 1.5 Flash were discontinued in April 2025.
| Model | Speed | Context | Best For | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 3.1 Pro FLAGSHIP | Standard | 1M tokens | Complex reasoning, coding, multimodal tasks | GA (Feb 2026) |
| Gemini 3 Deep Think | Slow (extended) | 1M tokens | Deep reasoning chains, research synthesis | Preview |
| Gemini 3.1 Flash | Fast | 1M tokens | Balanced speed and capability | GA |
| Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite | Very Fast | 1M tokens | Cost-efficient, high-volume workloads | GA (Mar 2026) |
| Gemini 2.5 Pro | Standard | 1M tokens | Previous flagship, still available via API | GA |
| Gemini 2.0 Flash | Fast | 1M tokens | Default model, widely deployed integrations | GA |
| Gemini Nano | On-device | Device-limited | Mobile, Pixel devices, offline tasks | GA |
Gemini 3.1 Pro is the current flagship as of April 2026. Gemini 1.5 Pro and 1.5 Flash were discontinued in April 2025.
Google AI Timeline
From Meena in 2020 to Gemini 3.1 in 2026. The full road that led here.
Jan 2020
Google Introduces Meena
Google Research unveils Meena, a 2.6B parameter conversational model. Google Bard would later trace its lineage to Meena's training approach.
2021
LaMDA Unveiled
Google unveils LaMDA (Language Model for Dialogue Applications), built on Transformer architecture for open-ended conversation. Google declines to release it publicly, citing misinformation risks.
Nov 2022
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT
ChatGPT triggers a "code red" at Google. Executives reassign teams. Co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, who had retired in 2019, attend emergency meetings. Brin requests code access for the first time in years.
Feb 6, 2023
Bard Announced
CEO Sundar Pichai announces Bard, powered by LaMDA. Rolled out to 10,000 trusted testers. Two days later, a promotional livestream in Paris shows Bard making a factual error about the James Webb Space Telescope.
Pivotal
Feb 8, 2023
$144B Market Cap Erased
Bard's Paris livestream error goes viral. Alphabet's stock drops 8%, erasing $144 billion in market cap in a single day. Google employees criticize the "rushed" announcement on internal forums.
$144B loss
Mar–Apr 2023
Bard Opens + DeepMind Merger
Mar 21: Bard limited early access (US and UK waitlist). Mar 31: Pichai announces Bard will upgrade from LaMDA to PaLM. Apr 2023: Google Brain and DeepMind merge into Google DeepMind.
May 2023
Gemini Announced at Google I/O
Still in development at announcement. Demis Hassabis describes it as combining the power of AlphaGo-style reinforcement learning with large language model capabilities.
Dec 6, 2023
Gemini 1.0 Launches
Three tiers: Ultra (highly complex tasks), Pro (wide range of tasks), Nano (on-device for Pixel 8 Pro). Pro and Nano integrated immediately. Ultra to power "Bard Advanced" coming early 2024.
Feb 2024
Bard Becomes Gemini
Feb 8: Bard and Duet AI unified under Gemini brand. Gemini Advanced with Ultra 1.0 launched via Google One AI Premium. Android app released. Feb 15: Gemini 1.5 Pro announced with breakthrough 1M token context window and Mixture-of-Experts architecture.
May–Dec 2024
Gemini 1.5 Flash + 2.0 Era
May 14: Gemini 1.5 Flash announced at Google I/O. Sep 24: Pro-002 and Flash-002 released. Dec 11: Gemini 2.0 Flash Experimental arrives with multimodal Live API, native image generation, and improved agentic capabilities.
Jan–Mar 2025
Gemini 2.0 Default + Workspace Bundle
Jan 25: Gemini bundled into all Google Workspace plans; prices increase 17-22%. Jan 30: Gemini 2.0 Flash becomes the default model. Feb 5: Gemini 2.0 Pro released. Mar 25: Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental with chain-of-thought prompting.
Jun 2025
Gemini 2.5 GA + CLI Launch
Jun 17: Gemini 2.5 Pro and 2.5 Flash reach general availability. 2.5 Flash-Lite released same day. Gemini CLI released: open-source AI agent for the terminal. Apr 2025: Gemini 1.5 Pro and 1.5 Flash discontinued.
Nov 18, 2025
Gemini 3 Pro Crosses 1,500 Elo
Gemini 3 Pro and 3 Deep Think launch. First model to cross 1,500 Elo on LMArena. The performance gap prompts OpenAI to accelerate next-generation model development.
Dec 17, 2025
Gemini 3 Flash Released
Gemini 3 Flash brings the 3-series performance improvements to the fast, cost-efficient tier. Available via API and Gemini apps.
Jan 12, 2026
Apple Announces Gemini in Siri
Apple announces plans to use Gemini to power Siri, marking one of the most significant third-party integrations in Gemini's history and extending Google's AI reach into the iOS ecosystem.
Feb 19, 2026
Gemini 3.1 Pro: Current Flagship
77.1% on ARC-AGI-2, more than doubling 3 Pro's score. Mar 3: 3.1 Flash-Lite released for developers. As of April 2026, this is the state of the art in the Gemini family.
77.1% ARC-AGI-2
Our Coverage
Five articles covering Gemini from every angle: what it is, how it stacks up, whether it's worth paying for, how to build with it, and how students actually use it.
What Is Google Gemini?
Gemini vs ChatGPT
Is Gemini Advanced Worth It?
Gemini API: Getting Started
Gemini for Students
Plans at a Glance
Three separate pricing tracks: consumer apps, Workspace for teams, and API for developers.
Consumer
Gemini Apps (gemini.google.com)
Free
Gemini 3 Flash, 32K context, 30 core prompts/day
$0
Google AI Pro
Gemini 3.1 Pro, 100 prompts/day, 1M context, 2TB storage, Deep Research
$19.99/mo
Google AI Ultra
500 prompts/day on 3.1 Pro, Deep Think reasoning, Veo 3.1 video, agentic tasks
$249.99/mo
Workspace (annual billing)
Google Workspace (Gemini Included)
Business Starter
Gemini AI bundled: Docs, Gmail, Meet
$7/user/mo
Business Standard
2TB pooled storage, enhanced Meet recording
$14/user/mo
Business Plus
5TB pooled storage, eDiscovery, Vault
$22/user/mo
Enterprise
Unlimited storage, advanced security, SLA
Custom
API (per 1M tokens)
Gemini API via Google AI Studio / Vertex AI
Gemini 3.1 Pro
$2.00 input / $12.00 output (up to 200K); doubles above 200K context
$2 / $12
Gemini 3 Flash
Balanced speed and cost for most production workloads
$0.50 / $3.00
Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite
Cost-efficient, high-volume. Released Mar 2026.
$0.25 / $1.50
Gemini 2.5 Pro
Previous flagship, still available. $1.25/$10 up to 200K context.
$1.25 / $10
Note: Workspace pricing increased 17-22% in January 2025 when Gemini was bundled into all plans. API pricing is separate and billed via Google Cloud. Free tier API access is available via Google AI Studio with rate limits. Prices shown as of early 2026. Verify current rates at ai.google.com before purchase.
Google Ecosystem Integration
Gemini isn't just a chatbot. It's embedded across the full Google stack.
Google Search
AI Overviews
AI Overviews in Search are powered by Gemini models. Appears above organic results for informational queries. Available to all users by default in the US and expanding globally.
Gmail
Smart Compose + Summarize Thread
Gemini powers Smart Compose suggestions, Help me write drafts, and thread summarization. Available in Workspace Business and above. Also available in personal Gmail with Google AI Pro.
Google Docs
Help Me Write + Summarize
Inline AI writing assistance: draft from a prompt, rewrite selected text, summarize the document. Bundled in all Workspace plans since January 2025.
Google Sheets
Help Me Organize Data
Generate formulas, create tables from descriptions, and analyze data ranges using natural language prompts directly inside Sheets.
Android
Gemini Assistant
Gemini replaces Google Assistant on supported Android devices. On-device Nano model for Pixel. Full Gemini capabilities accessible via the assistant UI with internet connection.
Google Cloud / Vertex AI
Enterprise API
Full Gemini API access via Vertex AI with enterprise SLAs, VPC Service Controls, data residency, and audit logging. Supports fine-tuning and grounding with Google Search.
Before You Use AI
🔒 Your Privacy
Google processes queries made through Gemini apps to provide and improve services. Google Workspace has enterprise data handling agreements that differ from consumer terms. Gemini Advanced subscribers have additional privacy controls. Review the Google AI terms of service before sharing confidential, personal, or sensitive business data. Enterprise customers on Workspace should verify their data processing agreement with Google.
🧠 Mental Health & AI Dependency
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