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- Released `gemma-4-26b-a4b-it` and `gemma-4-31b-it`, available on [AI Studio](https://aistudio.google.com) and through the Gemini API, as part of the [Gemma 4](https://ai.google.dev/gemma/docs/core) launch.
- Introduced the new [Flex](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/flex-inference) and [Priority](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/priority-inference) inference tiers, offering more options for optimizing cost or latency.
- Introduced the new [Flex](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/flex-inference) and [Priority](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/priority-inference) inference tiers, offering more options for optimizing for costs or latency.
- Launched Veo 3.1 Lite Preview, [`veo-3.1-lite-generate-preview`](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/models/veo-3.1-lite-generate-preview), our most
cost-efficient [video generation](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/video) model, designed
for rapid iteration and building high-volume applications.
- The `gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025` model has been shut down. Use
[`gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview`](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/models/gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview) instead.
- Launched Veo 3.1 Lite Preview, [`veo-3.1-lite-generate-preview`](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/gemini-api/docs/models/veo-3.1-lite-generate-preview), our most
cost-efficient [video generation](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/video) model, designed
for rapid iteration and building high-volume applications.
- The `gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025` model has been shut down. Use
[`gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview`](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/models/gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview) instead.
- Released [`gemini-3.1-flash-live-preview`](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/models/gemini-3.1-flash-live-preview), the latest audio-to-audio (A2A) model designed for real-time dialogue and voice-first AI applications. Read the [Live API](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/live-api) docs to get started.
- Launched [Lyria 3](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/music-generation) music generation models: [`lyria-3-clip-preview`](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/gemini-api/docs/models/lyria-3-clip-preview) (30-second clips) and [`lyria-3-pro-preview`](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/models/lyria-3-pro-preview) (full-length songs). Both models accept text and image inputs and generate high-quality, 48kHz stereo audio. See the [Music generation](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/music-generation) guide for details and code samples.
- Launched [Lyria 3](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/music-generation) music generation models: [`lyria-3-clip-preview`](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/gemini-api/docs/models/lyria-3-clip-preview) (30-second clips) and [`lyria-3-pro-preview`](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/gemini-api/docs/models/lyria-3-pro-preview) (full-length songs). Both models accept text and image inputs and generate high-quality, 48kHz stereo audio. See the [Music generation](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/music-generation) guide for details and code samples.
- Launched [Lyria 3](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/music-generation) music generation models: [`lyria-3-clip-preview`](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/models/lyria-3-clip-preview) (30-second clips) and [`lyria-3-pro-preview`](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/models/lyria-3-pro-preview) (full-length songs). Both models accept text and image inputs and generate high-quality, 48kHz stereo audio. See the [Music generation](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/music-generation) guide for details and code samples.
- Rolled out [Prepay and Postpay billing plans](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/billing) in AI Studio. Existing accounts may be affected; read the [Billing](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/billing) documentation for more information.
- Updated OpenAI compatibility feature to support `gemini-3-pro-image-preview` and the `/v1/videos` endpoint with our `veo-3.1-generate-preview` model.
- Released the new [Built-in Tools and Function Calling Combination](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/tool-combination) feature, making it possible to use Gemini's built-in tools alongside custom function calling tools in a single API call.
- [Grounding with Google Maps](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/maps-grounding#supported_models) is now supported for Gemini 3 models going forward.
- Introduced revamped [Usage Tiers](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/billing#about-billing) and [Billing Account spend caps](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/billing#tier-spend-caps) for a better user billing experience.
- Released `gemini-embedding-2-preview`, our first multimodal embedding model. It supports text, image, video, audio, and PDF inputs, mapping all modalities into a unified embedding space. To learn more, see [Embeddings](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/embeddings).
- Released `gemini-embedding-2-preview`, our first multimodal embedding model.
It supports text, image, video, audio, and PDF inputs,
mapping all modalities into a unified embedding space. To learn more, see
[Embeddings](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/embeddings).
- Deprecation announcement: The `gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025` model
will be [shut down](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/deprecations) on March 31, 2026.
- The Gemini 3 Pro Preview model has been [shut down](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/deprecations). The `gemini-3-pro-preview` now points to [`gemini-3.1-pro-preview`](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/models/gemini-3.1-pro-preview).
- Launched Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite Preview, the first Flash-Lite model in the Gemini 3 series. Read the [model page](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/models/gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview) for specs, specific updates, and developer guidance.
- Launched Nano Banana 2, [Gemini 3.1 Flash Image Preview](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/models/gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview), a high-efficiency
model optimized for speed and high-volume use cases.
- Deprecation announcement: Gemini 3 Pro Preview (`gemini-3-pro-preview`)
will be [shut down](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/deprecations) March 9, 2026.
- Launched Nano Banana 2, [Gemini 3.1 Flash Image
Preview](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/models/gemini-3.1-flash-image), a high-efficiency
model optimized for speed and high-volume use cases.
- Deprecation announcement: Gemini 3 Pro Preview (`gemini-3-pro-preview`)
will be [shut down](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/deprecations) March 9, 2026.
- Released [Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/models/gemini-3.1-pro-preview), our latest iteration in the new Gemini 3 series family.
- Launched a separate endpoint `gemini-3.1-pro-preview-customtools`, which is better at prioritizing custom tools, for users building with a mix of bash and tools.
Gemini 3.1 Pro: A smarter model for your most complex tasksWhat:Building on the Gemini 3 series, we’re releasing 3.1 Pro, a smarter and more capable model for complex problem-solving. 3.1 Pro is designed for tasks where a simple answer isn’t enough, taking advanced reasoning and making it useful for your hardest challenges. This improved intelligence can help in practical applications — whether you’re looking for a clear, visual explanation of a complex topic, a way to synthesize data into a single view, or a step-by-step plan bringing an ambitious creative project to life.3.1 Pro is rolling out globally to the Gemini app, with higher limits for users with Google AI Pro and Ultra plans. To access, select “Pro” in the model drop down.Why:We want to make Gemini the most helpful AI assistant for everyone. With the advanced reasoning of Gemini 3.1 Pro, you can now tackle your most complex projects with greater confidence.
Brand Impact
Google has upgraded its Gemini AI to a smarter version (3.1 Pro) that's better at handling complicated tasks like detailed analysis, data synthesis, and creative planning. This more powerful AI could favor brands and products that benefit from complex recommendations—such as enterprise software, premium creative tools, and data analytics platforms—since the AI now excels at multi-step reasoning. Conversely, brands relying on simple, quick answers may see less visibility, as the upgraded model prioritizes depth and nuance over brevity.
- Launched support for the Computer Use tool in `gemini-3-pro-preview` and `gemini-3-flash-preview`.
Brand Impact
Google's Gemini AI can now directly interact with computer software and applications across different platforms. This update means the AI could potentially recommend or suggest specific productivity tools, software solutions, or digital workflows more accurately based on a user's context and needs, giving brands in the tech and software space a new opportunity to be surfaced as relevant suggestions.
Google is discontinuing several Gemini AI Flash models that were previously used for rapid, lightweight interactions. These specific model removals could impact businesses and developers who have built applications relying on these fast-processing AI versions, potentially requiring them to quickly migrate to alternative Gemini models to maintain their current AI-powered services and recommendations.
- `gemini-pro-latest` switched to `gemini-3-pro-preview`
- `gemini-flash-latest` switched to `gemini-3-flash-preview`
Brand Impact
Google's AI platform Gemini has renamed two key model aliases from their generic "latest" labels to more specific version-focused names. These updates could subtly shift which AI-generated content and recommendations users see, potentially introducing slight variations in response quality or style across different applications and services using Gemini's technology.
- Deprecation announcement: The following models will be
[shut down](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/deprecations) February 17, 2026:
- `gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-25`
- `imagen-4.0-generate-preview-06-06`
- `imagen-4.0-ultra-generate-preview-06-06`
- The `gemini-2.5-flash-image-preview` has been shut down.
- Deprecation announcement: The following models will be
[shut down](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/deprecations) February 17, 2026:
- `gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-25`
- `imagen-4.0-generate-preview-06-06`
- `imagen-4.0-ultra-generate-preview-06-06`
- The `gemini-2.5-flash-image-preview` model has been shut down.
- Launched model lifecycle feature. Some models will now specify the lifecycle
stage and deprecation timeline. See the following documentation for more
information:
- Launched support for Cloud Storage buckets and any public and private DB pre-signed URL as data input source for the Gemini API. The file size limit has also increased from 20MB to 100MB. For details, see [File input methods
guide](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/file-input-methods).
- Introduced a breaking change to the Interactions API public preview in v1beta. The `total_reasoning_tokens` field has been renamed to `total_thought_tokens` to better align with the concept of "thoughts" in thinking models.
Brand Impact
Google's Gemini AI platform has slightly modified its technical language around how AI models process reasoning steps. This change might subtly influence how complex reasoning tasks are tracked and potentially alter the depth and transparency of AI-generated recommendations across different brand and product interactions.
- Introduced a breaking change to the Interactions API in v1beta. The `total_reasoning_tokens` field has been renamed to `total_thought_tokens` to better align with the concept of "thoughts" in thinking models.
- Launched Gemini 3 Flash Preview, `gemini-3-flash-preview`, delivering fast
frontier-class performance that rivals larger models at a fraction of the
cost. With upgraded visual and spatial reasoning, and agentic coding
capabilities. Read the documentation on some new features, including:
- [Multimodal function responses](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/function-calling#multimodal)
- [Code execution with images](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/code-execution#images)
Brand Impact
Google has launched a new, faster and more cost-effective AI model called Gemini 3 Flash Preview that significantly improves visual and coding capabilities. This update means brands and products with complex visual content or technical specifications could now receive more nuanced, accurate AI recommendations, potentially increasing their visibility and precision in AI-powered search and interaction scenarios.
Introducing Gemini 3 Flash, a major upgrade to your everyday AIWhat:Gemini 3 Flash is now the new default model in the Gemini app. It offers next-generation intelligence at lightning speed and represents a major capability upgrade over Gemini 2.5 Flash. This model provides PhD-level reasoning comparable to larger models and delivers a significant leap in multimodal understanding, allowing you to ask questions using images, audio, text and more.Gemini 3 Flash can be accessed in the Gemini app by selecting 'Fast' for quick answers and 'Thinking' to help solve more complex problems faster. Gemini 3 Pro is also available as 'Pro' in the model picker and remains the best choice for advanced maths and coding.Why:We want to make Gemini the most helpful AI assistant for everyone. By upgrading our default model to Gemini 3 Flash, we're bringing next-generation intelligence to all your tasks, helping you tackle your most ambitious projects, faster.
Brand Impact
Google has upgraded its Gemini AI platform to a faster, more intelligent default model called Gemini 3 Flash, which offers advanced reasoning capabilities across multiple types of input like text, images, and audio. This change means users will likely receive more nuanced, context-aware recommendations and can expect quicker, more sophisticated responses across different types of queries and tasks.
- Released `gemini-2.5-flash-native-audio-preview-12-2025`, a new native audio model for the Live API. This update improves the model's ability to handle complex workflows. To learn more, see the [Live API guide](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/live-guide) and [Gemini 2.5 Flash Native Audio](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/models#gemini-2.5-flash-live).
- Released `gemini-2.5-flash-native-audio-preview-12-2025`, a new native audio model for the Live API. This update improves the model's ability to handle complex workflows. To learn more, see the [Live API guide](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/live-guide) and [Gemini 2.5 Flash Native Audio](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/models/gemini-2.5-flash-live).
- Released `gemini-2.5-flash-native-audio-preview-12-2025`, a new native audio model for the Live API. This update improves the model's ability to handle complex workflows. To learn more, see the [Live API guide](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/live-guide) and [Gemini 2.5 Flash Native Audio](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/models/gemini-2.5-flash-native-audio-preview-12-2025).
- Launched the Interactions API in Beta. This API provides a unified interface
for interacting with Gemini models and agents. To learn more, see the
[Interactions API](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/interactions) guide.
- Launched the Gemini Deep Research Agent in preview. It can
autonomously plan, execute, and synthesize results for multi-step research
tasks. See the [Deep Research](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/deep-research) guide for
details.
- Launched the Interactions API. This API provides a unified interface
for interacting with Gemini models and agents. To learn more, see the
[Interactions API](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/interactions-overview) guide.
- Launched the Gemini Deep Research Agent in preview. It can
autonomously plan, execute, and synthesize results for multi-step research
tasks. See the [Deep Research](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/deep-research) guide for
details.
- Launched the Interactions API. This API provides a unified interface
for interacting with Gemini models and agents. To learn more, see the
[Interactions API](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/interactions-overview) guide.
- Launched the Gemini Deep Research agent in preview. It can
autonomously plan, execute, and synthesize results for multi-step research
tasks. See the [Deep Research](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/deep-research) guide for
details.
- Launched enhancements to our [text-to-speech models](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/speech-generation), Gemini 2.5 Flash TTS preview (optimized for low latency) and Gemini 2.5 Pro TTS preview (optimized for quality), including enhanced expressivity, precision pacing, and seamless dialogue.
Solve even more complex problems with Gemini 3 Deep ThinkWhat:Starting today, Google AI Ultra subscribers get access to Gemini 3 Deep Think, Gemini's most advanced reasoning mode. Deep Think uses iterative rounds of reasoning to explore multiple hypotheses simultaneously to solve problems, enabling it to excel at complex tasks including maths, science and logic problems. Gemini 3 Deep Think mode pushes the boundaries of intelligence even further, delivering a meaningful improvement in reasoning capabilities.To access, select 'Deep Think' in the prompt bar and 'Thinking' in the model drop-down. Once you submit your task, Gemini will let you know when your response is ready – generally in a few minutes.Why:We're committed to bringing Google's latest AI innovations faster to Google AI Ultra users, including our most powerful reasoning capabilities to help you tackle even more complex problems.
- Released Gemini 3 Pro Image Preview, `gemini-3-pro-image-preview`, the next iteration to the Nano Banana model. Read the [Image generation](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/image-generation) page for more details.
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