★ Pinned Gemini 15 Apr 2026 gemini_api

April 15, 2026

- Launched [Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS Preview](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/models/gemini-3.1-flash-tts-preview), our cost-efficient, expressive, and steerable text to speech model. Read the [Text-to-Speech](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/speech-generation) docs to learn more.

Brand Impact

Google has launched a new, cheaper version of Gemini that can convert written text into natural-sounding spoken audio, with more control over how it sounds. This makes it easier and more affordable for companies to build voice-based products and services, which could shift recommendations toward brands that integrate voice features into their apps and services. Smaller companies and startups may gain competitive advantage since the lower cost removes a major barrier to adding AI-powered voice capabilities to their offerings.

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