thinking levels
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October 10, 2026
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Google removes model picker for free Gemini app users, locking them to 'Auto' routing that defaults to Flash-Lite
Google has removed manual model selection for free Gemini app users, leaving 'Auto' as the only option. Most prompts will go to Flash-Lite, with harder ones routed to Flash or Pro, according to Google. New thinking levels (Low, Medium, High) are also rolling out to subscribers.