* 9to5Google article
Gemini app gets faster model switching from @-menu
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/02/gemini-model-switch/
# Summary
The Gemini app's model switching feature has been revamped, allowing users to quickly select models through keyboard input.
Previously, the @ symbol was only used to call up other connected apps. Now, a model area has been added at the top, eliminating the need to click through the selection window on the right side of the input field.
You can easily select a model by using arrow keys or typing the first letter and pressing Enter. It's also possible to reopen the menu and change models even when [@ Quick Mode, Thought Mode, Pro] is displayed in the input field.
According to the 9to5Google article, this feature is currently only supported on the web and not yet available on mobile.
