Google Ships Three Gemini Flash Models, Holds Back 3.5 Pro
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Google Ships Three Gemini Flash Models, Holds Back 3.5 Pro

The new 3.6 Flash cuts output token use by 17% and undercuts its predecessor on price, while the flagship Pro update slips amid internal delays.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: July 22, 2026, 6:37 AM ETUpdates (1): July 22, 2026, 6:37 AM ET

Google DeepMind released three new Gemini models built for cost and speed, while withholding the flagship 3.5 Pro update its rivals have raced to match.