Google’s gradual unveiling of Gemini 3.0 Pro has reached a new stage, as the official Gemini website now displays a clear disclaimer stating users have been upgraded to “3.0 Pro, our smartest model yet.” This notice confirms earlier signals from AI Studio, where controlled A/B testing of Gemini 3 had already begun, allowing select users to interact with the model and share early response samples. This shift indicates the public rollout is imminent, though conflicting rumors persist regarding the precise launch date, some pointing to October 22, others hinting at potential delays.

For users, the appearance of 3.0 Pro brings renewed attention to the usual Gemini release pattern, which typically introduces both Pro and Flash model variants. The 3.0 Pro version is positioned as the top-tier offering, with particular emphasis on its improved coding capabilities, a detail that will interest developers and technical teams relying on advanced code reasoning and generation.

These features will be surfaced across the Gemini ecosystem, initially through the web interface and AI Studio, where upgrades often reach early adopters and enterprise testers first. If past launches are a guide, the more lightweight Flash variant will follow for use cases prioritizing speed and efficiency.

The move fits Google’s broader strategy of staged deployments and continuous model upgrades within Gemini, aiming to reinforce its position against competing labs in the increasingly tight landscape of AI productivity tools. The surfacing of official language on the main product site serves as a critical signal that general availability is approaching, and that testing phases have produced results meeting Google’s quality thresholds for a wider rollout. As usual, the final performance, especially in real-world coding challenges, will be closely watched by developers once the model becomes broadly accessible.