The best answer I got in talking to Google about recent launches is that people expect capabilities like deep research and canvas out of modern LLM-powered offerings. That does make sense, with the other new feature announced for AI Mode being the ability to upload a PDF with your prompt.

Google is rolling out its most advanced version of Gemini yet, called Deep Think. It's available exclusively to AI Ultra subscribers on the Gemini app.

However, in order to try out the new model users will need to hand over $250 a month for a Google AI Ultra subscription.Starting today, subscribers get access to a fixed set of prompts for the new model. They can enable “Deep Think” by toggling it in the prompt bar when selecting Gemini 2.5 Pro from the model dropdown menu in the Gemini app.