Google warns AI Studio users about discontinuing Gemini 1.0 Pro in February 2025

Gemini 1.0 Pro is about to bid us adieu—but exactly when, Google? In what is a little confusing, Google is sending out mixed signals about when Gemini 1.0 Pro will be laid to rest. According to an email sent to Google AI Studio and Gemini API customers, Gemini 1.0 Pro is set to bow out on February 15, 2025. But the official Gemini documentation sings a different tune, promising an extended deadline to April 9, 2025.

In its email, Google warns users to upgrade to the newer Gemini 1.5 by mid-February next year. The email makes it sound like a looming cutoff—”Do this or face service disruption.” For developers and businesses relying on these AI models, that’s a pretty clear call to action.

Yet, when you visit the official documentation for Gemini 1.0 Pro and Gemini 1.0 Pro Vision, you’ll find a more lenient message. It turns out, Google has extended the life of these models until April 9, 2025, to give everyone “more time to test and migrate.” It’s a softer, kinder approach than the urgent tone in the email, and it buys users a solid couple of extra months to make the switch. So which deadline should you circle on your calendar?

We are extending the availability of Gemini 1.0 Pro 001 and Gemini 1.0 Pro Vision 001 from February 15, 2025 to April 9, 2025 to give you more time to test and migrate to the newer models.

If Google’s latest documentation update is the real deal, users can breathe a little easier and take their time with the upgrade. But those email notifications aren’t exactly reassuring — especially for users who might not be checking the documentation page daily. (Who does that, anyway?)

For now, your best bet is to prepare for an upgrade to Gemini 1.5 Pro and Gemini 1.5 Flash — whenever Google decides that should be. To make the migration, developers are adviced to adjust their configurations to point to the new model endpoints. The new models aren’t set to leave us until September 2025, so at least there’s some breathing room for Gemini 1.5.

Gemini 1.5 might only be a temporary solution. Recent leaks suggest that Gemini 2.0 could be on the way soon, implying that Google might be planning a larger upgrade in the near future. If these rumors hold, developers could face another model shift not too long after upgrading to Gemini 1.5.

Google has also been extending Gemini’s AI capabilities to new platforms, including a dedicated Gemini app for iPhone, which lets iOS users access Gemini’s functionality directly. Additionally, as part of the recent fall update, Google Home has rolled out new Gemini-backed features, like the “Help Me Create” tool, designed to make voice commands even more powerful.

Beyond Pixel and Google Home, Gemini’s influence is showing up in other areas as well. The latest updates to Google Assistant routines are now powered by Gemini, which allows for more intelligent, customizable automation. On the security front, Gemini is also now equipped to protect Pixel users by screening spam calls and monitoring rogue apps, boosting security and adding to the AI’s impressive range of features. It’s clear Google is setting Gemini up to be more than just an assistant — it’s becoming the central pillar of its entire ecosystem.

In the meantime, let’s hope Google gets the memo to its own teams. With these two deadlines floating around, customers are left wondering if the urgency is real or if they can ease into Gemini 1.5. If you’re a developer who’s already feeling a bit overwhelmed with deadlines, here’s to hoping Google clears up this little scheduling mix-up sooner rather than later. Until then, keep both February and April 2025 in mind.