Your Google Pixel 9 Pro purchase might get you free access to Gemini Advanced for a year

In an exciting development for AI enthusiasts and smartphone users alike, it appears that Google might be sweetening the deal for potential Pixel 9 Pro buyers. Recent findings suggest that the tech giant could be offering a full year of free access to Gemini Advanced, its most capable AI model, with the purchase of its upcoming flagship device.

This intriguing information comes from TheSpAndroid, who spotted some revealing strings in the code of the latest Google app beta (version 15.28.37.29). One particularly interesting string reads:

<string name="assistant_zero_state_google_one_p9_eft_upsell_body">Your Pixel Pro gives you access to a 1-year subscription to Gemini Advanced, our most capable AI model with priority access to new features, at no cost to you.</string>

The mention of “Pixel Pro” and “p9” in the code strongly hints at the upcoming Pixel 9 Pro. If this pans out, it could be a significant value add for consumers, considering that a Gemini Advanced subscription typically costs $20 per month.

But that’s not all. Another string discovered by TheSpAndroid suggests that even the base model Pixel 9 might come with some Gemini-related perks:

<string name="assistant_zero_state_google_one_p9_short_eft_upsell_body">Your Pixel may give you access to a 6-month subscription to Gemini Advanced, our most capable AI model with priority access to new features, at no cost to you.</string>

This indicates that Google might be planning to offer a 6-month trial of Gemini Advanced with the standard Pixel 9, while reserving the full year of access for the Pro models.

It’s worth noting that Gemini Advanced offers more than just a powerful AI model. Subscribers also get 2TB of cloud storage, which could be a boon for those who take lots of photos and videos with their Pixel devices.

While this information is certainly exciting, it’s important to remember that plans can change before a product launch. We’ll have to wait for official confirmation from Google to know for sure what perks will come with the Pixel 9 series.

Nevertheless, if these findings prove accurate, it could make the Pixel 9 Pro an even more attractive option for those looking to dive deep into the world of advanced AI features on their smartphones.

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