Google reveals faster and cheaper Gemini 3.6 Flash, says 3.5 Pro is still in testing
Google rolls out a faster, cheaper Gemini 3.6 Flash while Gemini 3.5 Pro remains in testing.
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The brief
Google announced the Gemini 3.6 Flash model, described as faster and cheaper than previous versions. The company also noted that Gemini 3.5 Pro is still undergoing testing.
A highly anticipated Gemini variant has not been released. Coverage from Ars Technica focuses on the performance and cost claims of the 3.6 Flash release and the testing status of 3.5 Pro.
PCWorld highlights that the model many users were expecting is still absent. Future reporting will track any updates on the pending Gemini model and the outcome of the 3.5 Pro testing phase.
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Quick answers
What is Gemini 3.6 Flash?
It is a new Google Gemini model described as faster and cheaper, announced in the latest release.
What is the status of Gemini 3.5 Pro?
Google says Gemini 3.5 Pro is still in testing.
Which Gemini model is reported as not yet available?
Coverage notes that the Gemini variant most users want has not been released.
Coverage (2)
- Google has new Gemini models, but the one everyone wants isn’t here PCWorld · 1d ago
- Google reveals faster and cheaper Gemini 3.6 Flash, says 3.5 Pro is still in testing Ars Technica · 1d ago
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