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Gemini 4 Argon now available on Google AI Pro plan
Google removed the note stating Gemini 4 Argon is unavailable on the Google AI Pro plan, leaving only the Free tier restriction. This expands access to Pro subscribers, a positive availability change rather than a price increase.
Oct 17, 2026 (UTC)Views:6
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Note: Gemini 4 Argon is not available on the Free tier.
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