- Google could extend Gemini’s Deep Research feature to all users.
- The feature lets users conduct in-depth research on almost any subject, but it’s currently limited to Gemini Advanced users.
- New strings spotted in the latest Google app beta suggest it could soon reach all users but with a few limitations.
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Google debuted the Deep Research tool on the web version of Gemini late last year, allowing Gemini Advanced users to conduct in-depth and real-time research on almost any subject. Earlier this month, Google released the tool on the Gemini app for Android and iOS, but it’s still only available to Gemini Advanced subscribers. However, that could change soon.
New strings spotted in the latest beta release of the Google app (version 16.8.31) suggest that Gemini’s Deep Research tool might be next in line to reach all users. The strings indicate that Google will extend a “freemium” version of the tool to users who don’t have a Gemini Advanced subscription, so it’s safe to assume it will have certain limitations, like the free version of Gemini’s file analysis feature.
Despite these limitations, the Deep Research tool will prove a valuable addition for casual users. It might also prompt some to get a Gemini Advanced subscription to unlock the tool’s full capabilities, which is likely why Google is extending a freemium version in the first place.