Google Pixel 9 Series May Offer Free One-Year Access to Gemini Advanced

Google's Pixel 9 series may come with a year of free Gemini Advanced

Google's Pixel 9 could borrow a bleeding-edge iPhone 15 Pro feature Summary Google may offer a free 1-year Gemini Advanced subscription for the Pixel 9 Pro, Pro XL, and Pro Fold. The standard Pixel 9 model would still receive free access, but it would be limited to 6 months if strings of code found in the Google app are any indication. Google's Pixel 9 series is expected to heavily market its AI capabilities, some of which may be potentially tied to Gemini Advanced. We're sure you've heard of Google's upcoming Pixel 9 series. Even if you're fascinated with rocks and potentially live under one, the constant stream of the upcoming Pixel flagship series leaks (there's more Pixel 9 leaks we've reported on in July alone than fingers on both my hands combined) means you've likely heard of the upcoming devices. Leaked European pricing has indicated that the Pixel 9 Pro and the Pixel Fold 2/Pixel 9 Pro Fold will be roughly in-line with the Pixel 8 Pro and the Pixel Fold 1, while the base Pixel 9 could cost €100-€140 (roughly $108-$152 USD) more than its predecessor. We also know that Google will introduce an XL variant, which might start at roughly €100 more than the Pixel 9 Pro, and we've seen videos that back up the new variant's existence. While a majority of the leaks we've reported on have been hardware-based, a recent APK teardown has us excited about a potential Gemini-related Pixel 9 series perk. Related Google Pixel 9: News, leaks, rumored price, and release window Google's biggest mobile shakeup since Tensor As shared by code sleuth @AssembleDebug in a report for TheSpAndroid, Google might be bundling in a free one-year subscription to Gemini Advanced alongside the Pixel 9 series. For reference, Gemini Advanced first became available in February 2024, and costs roughly $20 per month. It gives users access to Gemini's 1.5 Pro model with a one million token context window, priority access to new and exclusive features, an option to edit and run Python code directly in the tool, paired with 2TB of Google One storage, and more. <string name="assistant_zero_state_google_one_p9_eft_upsell_body">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.</string> Code for the free subscription was found in the Google App beta version 15.28.37.29. Some strings of code mentioned 'P9,' referencing the Pixel 9, while others mentioned 'Pixel Pro,' suggesting that the free Gemini Advanced perk might be series-wide. However, subsequent codes also suggest that the one-year free trial might be limited to the Pixel 9 Pro, while the base Pixel 9 might only get six months of free Gemini Advanced. Potential AI overload incoming? Related 4 ways to use Gemini Advanced with Google Workspace Gemini Advanced offers some compelling integrations inside Google Workspace apps The leak isn't the first of its kind; we've heard about Google's AI ambitions with the Pixel 9 series, and even if we hadn't, with Apple boasting its Apple Intelligence and Samsung showing off its Galaxy AI features at the recent Unpacked, Google overloading the Pixel 9 series with AI capabilities was already a given. While exact details about the Gemini Advanced perk are still under wraps, it is likely that Google will market the Pixel 9 series with its AI features. It is currently unclear if Google might release some on-device AI features that are locked to Gemini Advanced, forcing users to purchase the advanced model's subscription. If that's the case, the tech giant's whole campaign might be tied to the free Gemini Advanced promo. "Here are all the advanced AI-related features this phone is capable of, and you can try them out for free," or something of that sort, prompting you to pay up once the free trial ends.

Pixel 9 could come with free access to Gemini Advanced - Phandroid

Google is expected to announce their new Pixel 9 smartphones soon. We expect that the phones will come with AI tools and features, which in Google's case will be Gemini. But now a report from TheSpAndroid suggests that owners of the Pixel 9 series could get a free subscription to Gemini Advanced. This is according to a string found in the latest beta of the Google app. It reads, "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." For those unfamiliar, Gemini Advanced is a paid version of Gemini AI. For basic AI tools, Gemini is more than capable. However, those who might have more complex requests, Gemini Advanced will unlock more advanced tools and features. One thing to note is that the string mentions the "Pixel Pro", suggesting that maybe only the Pixel 9 Pro will have a free year's subscription to Gemini Advanced. There was another string that mentions the base Pixel device which only gets a free six month subscription. Considering how Google is reportedly increasing the price of the Pixel 9 series, we suppose a free subscription to Gemini Advanced could make up for it. It also goes to show how companies are planning to start charging users to access its AI tools, making it another potential revenue source.

Pixel 9 Pro Teaser Says Free Gemini Advanced for a Year

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. The launch of the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro will undoubtedly feature far too much talk of AI, just like Google I/O. We aren't even close to the end of AI hype, so prepare yourselves accordingly. As a part of that launch, evidence has arrived that suggests Google will give the Pixel 9 Pro owners better AI access and features through a free subscription. The Pixel 9 may only see a 6 month trial of the same level. After digging into the lates Google app in beta, 9to5Google found strings that mention promos for the launch of the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro. For the Pro models of the Pixel 9, the Google app is preparing to tell owners that "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." The wording of "Pixel Pro" could be a general reference to all three Pixel 9 Pro models, that includes regular Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. They are likely referring to Gemini Advanced, the paid version of Gemini that was launched in February of this year. Google might be preparing specific features for the Pixel 9 Pro models as a part of the launch event. As for the regular Pixel 9 that isn't a "Pro" device, the Google app mentions, "Your Pixel may give you access to a 6-month subscription to Gemini Advanced, our most capable AI model with priority access to new features, at no cost to you."

The Google Pixel 9 series might come with up to a year's free access to Gemini Advanced

We recently heard that the Google Pixel 9 might cost more than the Pixel 8, but the latest leak suggests Google might at least give you something extra for your money - beyond whatever upgrades the Google Pixel 9 itself has. Buried within the latest Google app beta, 9to5Google has found the following sentence: "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." So from that it seems all but guaranteed that some Pixel 9 models will come with a free year of Gemini Advanced. That's the most advanced version of Google's Gemini AI model, and a year of access would otherwise cost you $240 / £228 / AU$396. Gemini Advanced - and presumably also this free offer - also comes with 2TB of cloud storage, which could make this freebie worthwhile even for those who don't care about AI. It's worth noting though that from the mention of 'Pixel Pro' in the sentence 9to5Google found, this one year of free access is likely going to come with the Pixel 9 Pro, as well as the rumored Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold (which is reportedly the launch name of the Pixel Fold 2). If you buy the standard Google Pixel 9 then you'll probably have to make do with six months of access, as the site also found mention of the 'P9' getting six months of Gemini Advanced. That has a value of $120 / £114 / AU$198. While these details were found in an official Google app, there's always a chance the company's plans could change, so we wouldn't count this as confirmed just yet. But the Google Pixel 9 series will probably be unveiled on August 13, so we should find out exactly how much these phones will cost - and what you'll get with them - soon.

Pixel 9 Pro might come with 1-year of Gemini Advanced

With less than a month until Made by Google 2024, the latest leak suggests that the Pixel 9 Pro will come with 1-year of Gemini Advanced. About APK Insight: In this "APK Insight" post, we've decompiled the latest version of an application that Google uploaded to the Play Store. When we decompile these files (called APKs, in the case of Android apps), we're able to see various lines of code within that hint at possible future features. Keep in mind that Google may or may not ever ship these features, and our interpretation of what they are may be imperfect. We'll try to enable those that are closer to being finished, however, to show you how they'll look in case that they do ship. With that in mind, read on. According to the latest Google app beta (version 15.28), "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." <string name="assistant_zero_state_google_one_p9_eft_upsell_title">Get a year of Gemini Advanced with Pixel at no cost</string> Google's use of "Pixel Pro" to possibly refer to the Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold is interesting. We already know that Advanced will be needed to access the conversational Gemini Live experience, which could be one of the main AI features for the series. You also get 2 TB of storage, while note the reference of "priority access to new features." This is a $240 value, while people might appreciate the space for Google Photos. Another string, which also mentions the "P9" series, refers to getting a six-month trial. This could be for the entry-level Pixel 9. Google briefly offered a 4-month trial of Gemini Advanced with the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro.

Google Pixel 9 Pro tipped for huge free AI upgrade

While every numbered Pixel phone to date has arrived in September or October, it looks like Google will be breaking with tradition at a Made by Google event next month. And the good news keeps coming, with a new code dive suggesting that buyers of the Pixel 9 will get a very nice freebie as part of the deal. In a post on The Spandroid, @AssembleDebug explains how decompiling the Google App beta APK (15.28.37.29) exposed a couple of revealing lines of code that seem to promise free access to Gemini Advanced for Pixel 9 Pro buyers. "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," reads one line with the string name "assistant_zero_state_google_one_p9_eft_upsell_body". Gemini Advanced is the paid version of Google's advanced AI chatbot, which offers a bunch of useful upgrades compared to the free software. Not only does it come with the 1.5 Pro AI model, but it allows the upload of documents for summarizing and data cleaning, the ability to run Python code directly, advanced access to new features and 2TB of Google One storage. All that comes to $20 a month, meaning Pixel 9 Pro buyers could save a not-unsubstantial $240 over their free year. It would then be up to them if they decided to keep paying or not. The bad news is that the non-Pro offering appears to literally be less generous by half. A second string labeled "assistant_zero_state_google_one_p9_short_eft_upsell_body" merely states that "your Pixel may give you access to a 6-month subscription to Gemini Advanced". Given how definite the first phrasing was, the use of the word "may" here is interesting, but either way it offers a clear distinction: "Pixel Pro" gets a year, while "Pixel" gets six months. It's important not to read too much into this, however. Both could just be holding texts, and it's entirely possible that Google hasn't decided how generous it wanted to be at the time of writing. Notably, for a time, the Pixel 8 family came with four months' of Gemini Advanced. We should find out in just 29 days, assuming the Pixel 9 does indeed make an appearance at the August 13 event. We're expecting the regular model to be joined by two Pro versions: a 6.1-inch model and the brand-new 6.7-inch Pixel 9 Pro XL. All three will reportedly get the new Tensor G4 chipset and new AI tricks aplenty.

Pixel 9 Pro buyers may receive a free $240 Google One subscription with Gemini Advanced

Gemini Advanced offers access to Google's most powerful AI model and currently commands a premium price of $20 per month. This includes a 2TB Google One plan, which itself costs $10 per month without Gemini Advanced. This essentially means that Pixel 9 Pro buyers will get Gemini Advanced features and 2TB of storage at no extra cost, effectively saving $240 compared to buying the subscription separately. Another string in the code mentioning the "P9" series suggests that the standard Pixel 9 might not be left out of the AI bonanza. While not as generous as the Pixel 9 Pro's offer, this string indicates that the standard Pixel 9 could come with a six-month trial of Gemini Advanced. This would still allow users to experience the power of Gemini Advanced and potentially entice them to upgrade to a full subscription in the future or upsell to a Pixel 9 Pro instead.