LLM/AI Changelog

- 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 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)

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.

- 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).

- 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.

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.

Drive with Gemini in Android AutoWhat:Gemini is an upgrade from Google Assistant in Android Auto, continuing to provide the hands-free features you rely on but goes further as a truly conversational AI assistant. With Gemini, you can speak naturally, have a back and forth conversation, and get more complex tasks done.Gemini connects to your favourite apps, so that you can stay productive on your drive. Find info buried in your email, easily find answers about businesses, restaurants and attractions around you, edit, translate and send messages with ease, and create custom soundtracks for any occasion on the fly.To get started, make sure you are using the Gemini app on your Android phone, and you'll see a tooltip on your car display once it's available for you. Then to use it, just say “Hey Google,” press the mic button on your car screen, or long press the voice control button on your steering wheel.Learn moreabout how to get the most out of Gemini in your car.Why:We want to make your time on the road as valuable as possible without compromising safety. By bringing Gemini's advanced conversational capabilities to Android Auto, we're providing a more natural, capable and helpful hands-free assistant that can tackle complex tasks while you stay focused on driving.

Drive with Gemini in Android AutoWhat:Gemini is an upgrade from Google Assistant in Android Auto, continuing to provide the hands-free features you rely on but goes further as a truly conversational AI assistant. With Gemini, you can speak naturally, have a back-and-forth conversation and get more complex tasks done.Gemini connects to your favourite apps, so that you can stay productive on your drive. Find info buried in your email, easily find answers about businesses, restaurants and attractions around you, edit, translate and send messages with ease, and create custom soundtracks for any occasion on the fly.To get started, make sure that you are using the Gemini app on your Android phone and you'll see a tooltip on your car display once it's available for you. Then to use it, just say 'Hey Google', press the mic button on your car screen or long press the voice control button on your steering wheel.Learn moreabout how to get the most out of Gemini in your car.Why:We want to make your time on the road as valuable as possible without compromising safety. By bringing Gemini's advanced conversational capabilities to Android Auto, we're providing a more natural, capable and helpful hands-free assistant that can tackle complex tasks while you stay focused on driving.

- Launched the first Gemini 3 series model, `gemini-3-pro-preview`, our
state-of-the-art reasoning and multimodal understanding model with powerful
agentic and coding capabilities.

In addition to improvements in intelligence and performance,
Gemini 3 Pro Preview introduces new behavior around:
- [Media resolution](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/media-resolution)
- [Thought signatures](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/thought-signatures)
- [Thinking levels](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/thinking#thinking-levels)

Read the [Gemini 3 Developer Guide](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/gemini-3) for
migration, new features, and specs.

Gemini 3, our most intelligent model yet, is available to everyone in the appWhat:Gemini 3 Pro is rolling out to everyone in the Gemini app starting today, with higher limits for users in the Google AI Plus, Pro and Ultra plans. It brings state-of-the-art reasoning to your most complex problems, and is our best vibe coding model yet. It can also reason across text, images, audio and video better than ever before. So whether you're uploading a video of you playing a sport to get advice on how to improve your form, or transcribing notes from a lecture that you missed, the Gemini app can help without missing a beat.Starting from your first use, you'll also notice that responses are more helpful, better formatted and more concise.Try Gemini 3 Pro by selecting 'Thinking' 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 Pro, you can now tackle your most ambitious projects with greater confidence and efficiency.Introducing visual layout and dynamic view in Gemini LabsWhat:We're introducing two new experimental Labs features in the Gemini app: visual layout and dynamic view. Powered by Gemini 3 and new advances from Google Research, these features make your responses more engaging and interactive.Visual layout uses multimodal capabilities to move beyond text, generating a visually immersive response with photos and interactive modules. These elements solicit your feedback and help you further customise Gemini's response across multiple turns. Try asking Gemini to 'plan a three-day trip to Rome next summer', and you'll get a visual itinerary that you can actually explore and customise based on what interests you.Dynamic view takes this a step further using agentic coding capabilities. Gemini will design and code a unique experience with a user interface that’s perfect for your specific prompt. For example, ask Gemini to “explain the Van Gogh Gallery with life context for each piece,” and yo

- For [Gemini 2.5 Flash Image](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/image-generation), the input
token count for images has been reduced from 1290 to 258, lowering the cost
of image editing.

- Deprecation announcement: The following models will be shut down:

- November 18th:

- `gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17`
- `gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20`
- December 2nd:

- `gemini-2.0-flash-thinking-exp`
- `gemini-2.0-flash-thinking-exp-01-21`
- `gemini-2.0-flash-thinking-exp-1219`
- `gemini-2.5-pro-preview-03-25`
- `gemini-2.5-pro-preview-05-06`
- `gemini-2.5-pro-preview-06-05`
- December 9th:

- `gemini-2.0-flash-lite-preview`
- `gemini-2.0-flash-lite-preview-02-05`
- `gemini-2.0-flash-exp`
- `gemini-2.0-pro-exp`
- `gemini-2.0-pro-exp-02-05`

- The following Gemini Live API models are now shut down:

- `gemini-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-dialog`
- `gemini-2.5-flash-exp-native-audio-thinking-dialog`

You can use `gemini-2.5-flash-native-audio-preview-09-2025` instead.
- Deprecation announcement: Shut down for `gemini-2.0-flash-live-001` and
`gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview` coming December 09, 2025.

- Released [Veo 3.1 and 3.1 Fast](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/video#veo-3.1) models in
public preview, with new features including:

- Extending Veo-created videos.
- Referencing up to three images to generate a video.
- Providing first and last frame images to generate videos from.

This launch also added more options for Veo 3 output video durations: 4, 6,
and 8 seconds.
- Deprecation announcement: Shut down for `veo-3.0-generate-preview` and
`veo-3.0-fast-generate-preview` coming November 12, 2025.

- Released Gemini Robotics-ER 1.5 model in preview. See the
[Robotics overview](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/robotics-overview)
to learn about how to use the model for your robotics application.

- Launched following preview models:

- `gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-2025`
- `gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025`

See the [Models](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/models) page for details.

Update to 2.5 Flash in GeminiWhat:An enhanced version of Gemini 2.5 Flash is now available to Gemini app users. Responses are now better organised with improved formatting. Gemini 2.5 Flash uses elements like headers, lists and tables to make even complex outputs clearer and easier to understand. We've also improved image understanding, so that Gemini can better interpret and respond to your uploads.To feel the difference, try working through a problem at school or work involving an image, like a diagram, and asking Gemini to walk you through it; or upload your class notes and ask Gemini to organise, summarise or create flashcards for you.Why:We're committed to continually improving performance and making Gemini a more insightful, collaborative partner. When it's better at understanding context and images, it's easier for you to create, interact and accomplish your goals.

- Released `gemini-2.5-flash-native-audio-preview-09-2025`, a new native audio model for the Live API with improved function calling and speech cut off handling. 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).

Your custom Gems are now shareableWhat:Starting today, you can share the Gems that you create with friends, family and colleagues. Gems are a simple way to customise Gemini to achieve your specific goals. This means that you can tackle recurring tasks without retyping lengthy prompts and providing context each time.Share your weekly meal planner Gem to help a friend get inspiration, or send your holiday planner Gem to a family member before their big trip. To share, simply open your Gem manager on the web and click 'Share' next to any Gem that you've created. Sharing Gems works just like sharing files in Google Drive, giving you control over who can view or edit your Gem. Visit theHelp Centreto learn more about sharing Gems.Why:Turn your favourite Gems into a shared resource so that you can help others also save time on repetitive prompting and get started more easily. Rather than creating from scratch, you can use a fine-tuned Gem with effective instructions with friends or even an entire organisation.

Your custom Gems are now shareableWhat:Starting today, you can share the Gems you create with friends, family, and colleagues. Gems are a simple way to customise Gemini to achieve your specific goals. This means that you can tackle recurring tasks without retyping lengthy prompts and providing context each time.Share your weekly meal planner Gem to help a friend get inspiration, or send your holiday planner Gem to a family member before their big trip. To share, simply open your Gem manager on the web and click 'Share' next to any Gem that you've created. Sharing Gems works just like sharing files in Google Drive, giving you control over who can view or edit your Gem. Visit theHelp Centerto learn more about sharing Gems.Why:Turn your favorite Gems into a shared resource so you can help others also save time on repetitive prompting and get started more easily. Rather than creating from scratch, you can use a fine-tuned Gem with effective instructions with friends or even an entire organisation.

- Deprecation announcement: The following models will be shut down in October 2025:

- `embedding-001`
- `embedding-gecko-001`
- `gemini-embedding-exp-03-07` (`gemini-embedding-exp`)

See the [Embeddings](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/embeddings) page for details on the latest embeddings
model.

Students get one year of Google AI Pro at no cost in the UK, Germany, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Mexico.What:Google is offering students aged 18 and older in the UK, Germany, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Mexico a one-year upgrade to Google AI Pro at no cost. Students must sign up for this promotion by 3 November 2025. This plan includes unlimited chat, image uploads and quiz generations for homework help and exam prep, plus 2 TB of storage. Plan automatically renews at £18.99 / month after trial. Cancel anytime.Terms apply.Students will have access to our Gemini 2.5 Pro model, Veo 3 Fast, Deep Research and an enhanced NotebookLM with 5x more notebooks and audio overviews.Why:Our mission is to empower every student with the AI tools and skills that they need to advance their learning, unlock their creativity and build the future of work.

Students get one year of Google AI Pro at no cost in the UK, Germany, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Mexico.What:Google is offering students aged 18 and older in the UK, Germany, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Mexico a one-year upgrade to Google AI Pro at no cost. Students must sign up for this promotion by 3 November 2025. This plan includes unlimited chat, image uploads and quiz generations for homework help and exam revision, plus 2 TB of storage. Plan automatically renews at £18.99 per month after trial. Cancel at any time.Terms apply.Students will have access to our Gemini 2.5 Pro model, Veo 3 Fast, Deep Research and an enhanced NotebookLM with 5x more notebooks and audio overviews.Why:Our mission is to empower every student with the AI tools and skills they need to advance their learning, unlock their creativity, and build the future of work.