[Unconfirmed Change] Gemini - Canvas #377
Description
Unconfirmed Change
Automated verification found a potential change but couldn't reach consensus:
Platform: Gemini
Feature: Canvas
Confirmations: 1/3
Current Stored Data
What our data file currently says
{
"name": "Canvas",
"category": "coding",
"status": "ga",
"gating": "free",
"availability": [
{
"plan": "Free",
"available": "✅",
"limits": "5 prompts/day",
"notes": "32K context"
},
{
"plan": "AI Pro",
"available": "✅",
"limits": "100-500/day",
"notes": "1M context window"
}
],
"platforms": [
{
"platform": "Windows",
"available": "✅",
"notes": "Web-based"
},
{
"platform": "macOS",
"available": "✅",
"notes": "Web-based"
},
{
"platform": "Linux",
"available": "❌",
"notes": ""
},
{
"platform": "iOS",
"available": "✅",
"notes": "Mobile app"
},
{
"platform": "Android",
"available": "✅",
"notes": "Mobile app"
},
{
"platform": "Chrome",
"available": "❌",
"notes": ""
},
{
"platform": "web",
"available": "✅",
"notes": "gemini.google.com"
},
{
"platform": "terminal",
"available": "❌",
"notes": ""
},
{
"platform": "API",
"available": "❌",
"notes": "Not available via API"
}
]
}
Model Responses
Perplexity
Response
Canvas Feature Verification
1. Pricing Tier Availability
Status: INCORRECT
Your stored data claims Canvas is available on the Free plan with 5 prompts/day, but the search results indicate a different access model:
- Free tier: Not mentioned as having access to Canvas
- Google AI Pro: Canvas is available[1][2]
- Google AI Ultra: Canvas is available with a 1 million-token context window[1]
- Workspace add-on: Not explicitly mentioned in results
Canvas in AI Mode (Google Search) is available to all U.S. users in English[1], but this appears to be a specific implementation within Google Search's AI Mode feature, not the same as Canvas in the Gemini app itself. The Gemini app's Canvas feature requires paid subscription tiers (Pro/Ultra)[1].
Correction needed: Remove Free tier access. Canvas requires Google AI Pro or Google AI Ultra subscription for the Gemini app. The free access mentioned is limited to Canvas in AI Mode within Google Search for U.S. users only.
2. Platform/Surface Availability
Status: PARTIALLY INCORRECT
Based on search results:
- Web (gemini.google.com): ✅ Confirmed available[1][5]
- Google Search (AI Mode): ✅ Available to U.S. users in English[1]
- Windows/macOS/Linux: Not explicitly confirmed in results
- iOS/Android: Not explicitly confirmed in results
- Chrome: Not explicitly confirmed in results
- Terminal: ❌ Correct (no mention)
- API: ❌ Correct (no mention)
Correction needed: The search results do not provide comprehensive platform coverage data. Your stored platform availability cannot be verified or contradicted by these results, except that web access is confirmed.
3. Current Status
Status: CORRECT
Canvas is described as generally available (GA). It was "first launched as part of Google Labs experiments last year" and has now been "expanded access to all users in the U.S."[1], indicating it has moved beyond beta/preview to general availability.
4. Access Gating
Status: INCORRECT
Your stored data claims Canvas is "free," but this is inaccurate:
- Canvas in the Gemini app requires paid subscription (Google AI Pro or Google AI Ultra)[1][2]
- Canvas in AI Mode within Google Search is available to all U.S. users in English at no additional cost[1], but this is a distinct feature from Canvas in Gemini
Correction needed: Change gating from "free" to "paid" for the Gemini app version. If tracking Canvas in AI Mode separately, that would be "free" but geographically restricted to the U.S.
5. Regional Availability
Status: INCORRECT
Your stored data claims "Available globally where Gemini is available," but search results show:
- Canvas in AI Mode is available to U.S. users in English only[1]
- Canvas in Gemini Workspace features is available "in English globally for Google Docs, Sheets and Slides, and in the U.S. for Google Drive"[2]
Correction needed: Canvas availability is not global. It is currently limited to the U.S. for AI Mode and Google Search. Workspace integration has broader availability (global for Docs/Sheets/Slides, U.S.-only for Drive).
6. Official URL
Status: CORRECT
The official Canvas product page is confirmed at: gemini.google/overview/canvas/[5]
7. Recent Changes (Last 30 Days)
Status: SIGNIFICANT UPDATES DETECTED
Recent announcements include:
- March 4, 2026: Canvas in AI Mode rolled out to all U.S. users in English through Google Search[1]
- March 10, 2026: New Gemini features launched in Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive for Google AI Ultra and Pro subscribers, including enhanced Canvas-like capabilities[2]
- January 30, 2026: Gemini Drops announced Personal Intelligence, Gemini in Chrome with auto-browse, Veo 3.1 video creation, and SAT practice tests[3]
Correction needed: Your database should reflect the March 2026 expansion of Canvas in AI Mode to all U.S. users and the new Workspace integration features.
Summary of Required Updates
| Field | Current | Correct Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gating | free | paid (Pro/Ultra required for Gemini app) | INCORRECT |
| Free tier access | ✅ 5 prompts/day | ❌ Not available | INCORRECT |
| Regional availability | Global | U.S. only (AI Mode); Global for Workspace (Docs/Sheets/Slides) | INCORRECT |
| Status | GA | GA | CORRECT |
| Official URL | (not provided) | gemini.google/overview/canvas/ | VERIFIED |
Action Required
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