Gemini 3 Deep Think: how it functions and how to activate it

Gemini 3 Deep Think: how it functions and how to activate it

Gemini

Dec 5, 2025

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Google has activated Deep Think for Gemini 3 within the Gemini app—created for complex, multi-step challenges that require thoughtful consideration over speed. Ultra subscribers can switch it on from the model selector. blog.google

What Deep Think changes

Deep Think requires Gemini 3 to evaluate more thoroughly before responding, aiding in synthesis, planning, code restructuring, and step-by-step analysis.

How to activate it (quick steps)

  1. Open the Gemini app

  2. Select Gemini 3 Pro

  3. Tap Deep Think in the prompt bar

  4. Pose a complex, context-rich question.

Where it’s available

Gemini 3 Pro is becoming available throughout the Gemini app and AI Mode in additional countries; Ultra (and sometimes Pro) subscribers receive higher limits and early features. Review your plan and region in the app.

Use cases for Canadian teams

  • Quarterly planning and trade-off analysis

  • Comparing policies and documenting decisions

  • Code review and restructuring plans

  • Risk management and mitigation strategies

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FAQ

Is Deep Think free?
No. It’s available in the Gemini app for Ultra subscribers using Gemini 3 Pro. blog.google

How do I activate it?
Select Gemini 3 Pro, then enable Deep Think in the prompt bar. blog.google

Does it work in AI Mode?
Gemini 3 features are expanding in AI Mode in more countries; confirm your region and plan. blog.google

Google has activated Deep Think for Gemini 3 within the Gemini app—created for complex, multi-step challenges that require thoughtful consideration over speed. Ultra subscribers can switch it on from the model selector. blog.google

What Deep Think changes

Deep Think requires Gemini 3 to evaluate more thoroughly before responding, aiding in synthesis, planning, code restructuring, and step-by-step analysis.

How to activate it (quick steps)

  1. Open the Gemini app

  2. Select Gemini 3 Pro

  3. Tap Deep Think in the prompt bar

  4. Pose a complex, context-rich question.

Where it’s available

Gemini 3 Pro is becoming available throughout the Gemini app and AI Mode in additional countries; Ultra (and sometimes Pro) subscribers receive higher limits and early features. Review your plan and region in the app.

Use cases for Canadian teams

  • Quarterly planning and trade-off analysis

  • Comparing policies and documenting decisions

  • Code review and restructuring plans

  • Risk management and mitigation strategies

Interested in managed AI assistant deployment? Generation Digital supports Canadian organizations in designing secure, effective AI workflows.

FAQ

Is Deep Think free?
No. It’s available in the Gemini app for Ultra subscribers using Gemini 3 Pro. blog.google

How do I activate it?
Select Gemini 3 Pro, then enable Deep Think in the prompt bar. blog.google

Does it work in AI Mode?
Gemini 3 features are expanding in AI Mode in more countries; confirm your region and plan. blog.google

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Toronto
M5H 2N2
Canada

Canadian Office
1 University Ave,
Toronto,
ON M5J 1T1,
Canada

NAMER Office
77 Sands St,
Brooklyn,
NY 11201,
USA

Head Office
Charlemont St, Saint Kevin's, Dublin,
D02 VN88,
Ireland

Middle East Office
6994 Alsharq 3890,
An Narjis,
Riyadh 13343,
Saudi Arabia

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Financial Times FT 1000 Logo
Febe Growth 100 Logo (Background Removed)


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