Google DeepMind introduces new Gemini models but delays Gemini 3.5 Pro release

Jul 21, 2026

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Google DeepMind has launched three new models in its Gemini series: 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite, and 3.5 Flash Cyber. Notably absent is the anticipated Gemini 3.5 Pro, which is facing internal delays as the company aims to enhance its performance capabilities.

Google DeepMind released three new Gemini models: 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite, and 3.5 Flash Cyber on Tuesday.
Gemini 3.6 Flash is designed for improved coding, knowledge work, and multimodal performance, with a 17% reduction in token usage compared to its predecessor, 3.5 Flash.
The 3.5 Flash-Lite model is the most cost-effective option, while 3.5 Flash Cyber is tailored for identifying and addressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities, available only to governments and trusted partners in a limited pilot program.
The new models focus on efficiency, latency, and reliability for AI agent development at scale.
The release did not include the highly anticipated Gemini 3.5 Pro, which has faced internal delays in meeting performance goals since its last update in February.
Competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic have recently released new models, increasing the competitive pressure on Google.
Google DeepMind's product lead, Logan Kilpatrick, stated that testing for Gemini 3.5 Pro is ongoing with partners, and the team is preparing for the pre-training of Gemini 4.

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Google DeepMind introduces new Gemini models but delays Gemini 3.5 Pro release

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