Gemini app rolling out model switcher to access 2.0 Flash experimental on Android

As promised last week, Google is rolling out access to Gemini 2.0 Flash Experimental in the Android app. 

Initially, 2.0 Flash Experimental was only available on gemini.google.com, which has long featured a model picker in the top-left corner.

Version 15.50 of the Google app is rolling out to the beta channel this morning with a model switcher that goes beyond just enabling Gemini Advanced from settings.

On the homepage, the model information introduced last week is now tappable and lets you pick:

• 1.5 Pro: Tackle complex tasks
• 1.5 Flash: Get everyday help
• 2.0 Flash Experimental: Preview our latest experimental model

Google warns that 2.0 Flash Experimental “Might not work as expected,” while file upload is not currently available. Gemini 2.0 Flash “outperforms 1.5 Pro on key benchmarks” at twice the speed. For Gemini app users, Google says the new model results in an “even more helpful Gemini assistant.”

While we’re excited for you to try it, remember it’s an early preview and might not work as expected. Additionally, some Gemini features won’t be compatible with this model in its experimental state.

With this change, Google has removed the old “Advanced” toggle from Gemini settings.

Google app 15.50 to access Gemini 2.0 Flash should hit the stable channel in the next week, or you can switch to the beta here. The experience has historically been pretty stable 

We’re not seeing the model picker in the iOS app just yet. Meanwhile, Gemini Advanced’s Deep Research feature is coming to mobile in early 2025.

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