Google ships 3 new Gemini models. Just not the one everyone’s waiting for.
The New Stack Frederic Lardinois ● Covered by 13 sources
Google released three new Gemini models—3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite, and 3.5 Flash Cyber—but delayed its flagship 3.5 Pro model, originally promised in June and still in testing weeks past deadline. Gemini 3.6 Flash reduced output token costs from $9 to $7.50 per million tokens and uses 17% fewer tokens in agentic workflows, with scores of 49% on software engineering benchmarks versus competitors' 54–70%. The delayed Pro model means developers must choose between mid-range options now or wait for the flagship, while 3.5 Flash Cyber remains restricted to government and partner pilots.
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Google on Tuesday launched three new Gemini models: Gemini 3.6 Flash, a cheaper and faster 3.5 Flash-Lite, and 3.5 Flash The post Google ships 3 new Gemini models. Just not the one everyone’s waiting for. appeared first on The New Stack.
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