Google Removes Gemini from iOS Google App- Here’s What to Do

Google is making some major changes to the Gemini AI experience on its platform. After the launch of Gemini 2.0 Flash, the company has now officially discontinued its 1.5 Flash and 1.5 models per web, Android and iOS.

Gemini 1.5 model is no longer

From February 18th. All free and paid users use Gemini 2.0 Flash. In the previously, the 1.5 model was referenced as

1.5 Pro: Tackle Complex Tasks
1.5 Flash: Get Everyday Help

Now Gemini 2.0 Flash is the main model for daily tasks, and Gemini Advanced Advanced Subscribe will be accessed. To enhanced features like:

A 1 -Million -Token Context Window (processing up to 1,500 pages of text)
File upload
User defined gems
Save information

Recall and deep research, which still operates on 1.5 Pro

Interestingly, Google removed 1.5 Pro before officially bringing 2.0 Pro out of preview. The experimental 2.0 Pro still lacks features like real-time internet access and file uploads, but it’s expected to be a major upgrade once fully released.

Gemini 2.0 Flash: Smarter, Faster, and More Capable

Why the shift? Google states that Gemini 2.0 Flash significantly outperforms 1.5 Pro in areas like coding, factual accuracy, math, and reasoning—all while operating twice as fast.

For Gemini Advanced subscribers, the model picker now includes:

2.0 Flash – For everyday tasks with additional features
2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental – Best for multi-step reasoning
2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental with apps – Reasoning across YouTube, Maps & Search
2.0 Pro Experimental – Best for complex tasks
1.5 Pro with Deep Research – For in-depth responses

Google Shifts iOS Users to Standalone Gemini App

Another key change affects Gemini users on iPhones. When Google first brought Gemini to iOS, it was accessible through the Google app. However, after launching a dedicated Gemini app for iOS in November 2024, the company has now fully shifted users to the standalone app.

As of February 18, Gemini is no longer accessible within the Google app on iPhones. Instead, users attempting to open the Gemini panel inside the Google app will see a message instructing them to download the Gemini app from the App Store.