Free Gemini users reportedly set to lose Flash and Pro access on October 9

9to5Google, citing an updated Google support document, reports that starting October 9, 2026, free Gemini users will be limited to Flash-Lite, losing access to Flash and Pro. AI Plus subscribers will retain Flash-Lite and Flash but lose Pro; Google says they’ll receive an email about when that change takes effect. AI Pro and Ultra retain all three models, while Deep Think expands from Ultra to Pro.