Google has finally put an end to user speculation by officially publishing the exact usage limits for its various Gemini AI subscription tiers. The move provides much-needed clarity, replacing vague descriptions like "limited access" with concrete numbers for prompts, image generation, and other advanced features. This formal clarification comes just as tantalizing new evidence has emerged from the company's own codebase, sparking speculation that the next major iteration of the AI, potentially named Gemini 3.0, could be on the horizon.
In a significant update to its Help Center, Google has detailed the specific capabilities available at each level of its Gemini service, allowing users to make more informed decisions about which plan best suits their needs.
· The Free Tier: Users on the free plan now have a confirmed cap of five prompts per day for the powerful Gemini 2.5 Pro model. This tier also includes the ability to generate or edit up to 100 images and access five Deep Research reports per month.
· The Google AI Pro Plan: For a monthly fee of $19.99, subscribers get a substantial increase in resources. Pro users can submit up to 100 prompts daily, create 1,000 images, and run 20 Deep Research reports each day. This tier also unlocks video generation, with access to three Veo 3 Fast video creations.
· The Google AI Ultra Tier: Positioned for power users and professionals, the $249.99 per month Ultra plan offers a massive 500 prompts per day. While the image limit remains at 1,000, video generation is increased to five Veo 3 videos daily. The most significant upgrade is in research and complex reasoning, with 200 Deep Research reports per month and access to 10 "Deep Think" prompts that utilize a much larger 192,000-token context window.
While Google was providing clarity on its current offerings, tech enthusiasts were uncovering hints about its future. Reports have surfaced that references to a "Gemini Beta 3.0 Pro" have been discovered within the codebase for the Gemini CLI tool, a command-line interface partially maintained by Google employees. This discovery is the strongest indication yet that Google's AI division, DeepMind, is actively developing a successor to the current Gemini 2.5 Pro model.
The timing of this revelation is particularly noteworthy. By formalizing the limits of its existing models just as hints of a new version appear, Google could be strategically preparing the ground for a major new release. While the presence of code does not guarantee an imminent launch, it strongly suggests that the next generation of Gemini is in development, likely promising enhanced capabilities and improved performance. For now, users have a clear understanding of the current rules of engagement, but the tech world is already buzzing with anticipation for what Gemini 3 might bring.
· Official Limits Confirmed: Google has replaced its vague usage descriptions with specific, published limits for prompts, images, and other features across its Free, Pro, and Ultra Gemini AI tiers.
· Clear Tier Differences: The new rules clearly define the value proposition of each subscription level, from a modest five daily prompts on the free tier to 500 prompts and a massive context window on the Ultra plan.
· 'Gemini 3.0' Hinted: References to a "Gemini Beta 3.0 Pro" have been discovered in the company's codebase, sparking speculation that the next major version of the AI is in development.
· Strategic Timing: The clarification of current limits alongside hints of a new model suggests Google may be preparing the market for a significant future product launch.
