Google model releases

Release details

1. Sep 30, 2026Google

   Gemini 4 Argon (limited access)

   Google announced Gemini 4 Argon, a model designed for long-horizon reasoning across software engineering, enterprise knowledge work, and cybersecurity defense. Its initial rollout is limited to trusted cyber defenders through the Fairwind Program while Google continues guardrail work before broader access.

   For buildersIf you have access, compare Argon with your current model on a representative long-horizon coding or document-work task, tracking completion quality and review effort rather than relying on provider benchmark claims.

   Official announcement (opens in a new tab)↗
2. Sep 23, 2026Google

   Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS and Flash-Lite TTS

   Google launched Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS and Flash-Lite TTS, expressive text-to-speech models that create custom voices from prompts, replicate a voice from a 30-second sample, and control delivery line by line. Both are available today in Google AI Studio and the Gemini API, with Flash-Lite aimed at high-volume dubbing and localization.

   For buildersPrompt a custom voice in Google AI Studio and rehearse line-by-line delivery in the dual-speaker editor before wiring it into your app through the Gemini API.

   Official announcement (opens in a new tab)↗
3. Sep 15, 2026Google

   Gemini 3.8 Live

   Google introduced two live dialogue models, with a separate Extended Thinking option for more complex voice tasks.

   For buildersPrototype a voice onboarding assistant that answers questions and walks new users through a multi-step setup.

   Official announcement (opens in a new tab)↗
4. Sep 2, 2026Google

   Gemini 3.8 Flash

   Google announced 3.8 Flash with improvements to coding, reasoning, and multi-step agent workflows, alongside a separate Cyber variant.

   For buildersEvaluate it on your app's real tasks: extracting data, routing support requests, or carrying out a sequence of tool calls.

   Official announcement (opens in a new tab)↗
5. Aug 26, 2026Google

   Gemini 3.5 Transcribe

   Google launched a speech-to-text model designed to turn raw audio into polished, formatted text through the Gemini API.

   For buildersAdd voice notes to a CRM or turn recorded customer interviews into searchable transcripts for your team.

   Official announcement (opens in a new tab)↗
6. Jun 30, 2026Google

   Nano Banana 2 Lite

   Google introduced a faster, lower-cost Gemini image model for generation and editing.

   For buildersUse a lower-cost image model to explore many directions before refining a final asset.

   Official announcement (opens in a new tab)↗
7. Jun 10, 2026Google

   DiffusionGemma

   Google introduced a Gemma-based model using diffusion techniques to accelerate text generation.

   For buildersMeasure both output quality and interactive latency when comparing generation architectures.

   Official announcement (opens in a new tab)↗
8. Jun 3, 2026Google

   Gemma 4 12B

   A 12B multimodal model joined Gemma 4, positioned for laptop deployment.

   For buildersA laptop-based assistant can process local documents without sending every input to a hosted model.

   Official announcement (opens in a new tab)↗
9. May 19, 2026Google

   Gemini 3.5 Flash

   Google introduced Gemini 3.5 Flash for agentic and coding tasks, with access through the Gemini app, AI Studio, and its API.

   For buildersBuild a first AI-powered utility in AI Studio, then test whether the model handles your users' inputs reliably.

   Official announcement (opens in a new tab)↗Compare Gemini 3.5 Flash for coding
10. Apr 15, 2026Google

    Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS

    A new text-to-speech model expanded control over expressive generated speech.

    For buildersPrototype spoken instructions and compare clarity across different speaking styles.

    Official announcement (opens in a new tab)↗
11. Apr 2, 2026Google

    Gemma 4

    Gemma 4 introduced open models focused on reasoning and agent workflows across different hardware sizes.

    For buildersTest an offline assistant on the device class your users actually own.

    Official announcement (opens in a new tab)↗
12. Mar 26, 2026Google

    Gemini 3.1 Flash Live

    Google introduced an audio model for faster live conversations with longer conversational context.

    For buildersTest a spoken support flow across interruptions and follow-up questions.

    Official announcement (opens in a new tab)↗
13. Mar 3, 2026Google

    Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite

    Flash-Lite introduced a lower-cost option in the Gemini 3.1 family.

    For buildersConsider lightweight models for high-volume extraction and classification.

    Official announcement (opens in a new tab)↗
14. Feb 26, 2026Google

    Nano Banana 2

    Google introduced an image model combining capabilities from Nano Banana Pro with Flash-class speed.

    For buildersCompare image quality and turnaround time for batches of marketing variations.

    Official announcement (opens in a new tab)↗
15. Feb 19, 2026Google

    Gemini 3.1 Pro

    Google introduced Gemini 3.1 Pro for more complex reasoning and multimodal tasks.

    For buildersEvaluate the model on realistic combinations of documents, images, and instructions.

    Official announcement (opens in a new tab)↗
16. Dec 17, 2025Google

    Gemini 3 Flash

    Google expanded Gemini 3 with a faster, lower-cost Flash model for reasoning and multimodal tasks.

    For buildersUse a fast model for interactive tasks where waiting time affects the user experience.

    Official announcement (opens in a new tab)↗
17. Nov 20, 2025Google

    Gemini 3 Pro Image (Nano Banana Pro)

    Nano Banana Pro brought Gemini 3 reasoning to image generation, including better text rendering and grounded visual content.

    For buildersTest diagrams, campaign assets, and localized layouts with readable text.

    Official announcement (opens in a new tab)↗
18. Nov 18, 2025Google

    Gemini 3 Pro (preview)

    Gemini 3 Pro launched with improvements in reasoning, multimodal understanding, and agentic coding.

    For buildersTest visual reasoning and code generation together when building interfaces from references.

    Official announcement (opens in a new tab)↗
19. Oct 15, 2025Google

    Veo 3.1

    Veo 3.1 improved realism, audio, and creative control in video generation.

    For buildersEvaluate whether a generated sequence follows the intended story and preserves its subjects.

    Official announcement (opens in a new tab)↗
20. Aug 26, 2025Google

    Gemini 2.5 Flash Image (Nano Banana)

    Google released an image generation and editing model with stronger character consistency across edits.

    For buildersTry changing backgrounds while preserving a product or character across several images.

    Official announcement (opens in a new tab)↗Try Nano Banana in Google AI Studio
21. Jun 17, 2025Google

    Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite (preview)

    Google added a lower-cost, faster model to the Gemini 2.5 family in preview.

    For buildersTest high-volume document classification and extraction with representative inputs.

    Official announcement (opens in a new tab)↗
22. May 20, 2025Google

    Imagen 4

    Google introduced its next image-generation model with improvements in visual detail and text rendering.

    For buildersCompare image models on the text, layout, and brand constraints in your actual creative brief.

    Official announcement (opens in a new tab)↗
23. May 20, 2025Google

    Veo 3

    Google introduced Veo 3 for video generation with native audio.

    For buildersPrototype short scenes with speech and environmental sound before committing to a full production.

    Official announcement (opens in a new tab)↗
24. Apr 17, 2025Google

    Gemini 2.5 Flash (preview)

    A preview of Gemini 2.5 Flash introduced controllable thinking budgets while prioritizing speed and cost.

    For buildersThinking budgets let you balance latency and reasoning effort for each type of request.

    Official announcement (opens in a new tab)↗Follow our Google AI Studio tutorial
25. Mar 25, 2025Google

    Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental

    Google introduced the first Gemini 2.5 model as an experimental reasoning model with stronger coding capabilities.

    For buildersA useful milestone for comparing multimodal reasoning with earlier Gemini generations.

    Official announcement (opens in a new tab)↗Follow our Google AI Studio tutorial
26. Mar 12, 2025Google

    Gemma 3

    Google released a new open-model family with multilingual and multimodal capabilities.

    For buildersOn-device document and image understanding can reduce reliance on hosted APIs.

    Official announcement (opens in a new tab)↗
27. Dec 16, 2024Google

    Veo 2 (preview)

    Google introduced Veo 2 with improved realism and cinematic control through a limited VideoFX rollout.

    For buildersCompare motion and camera behavior over a series of generated clips.

    Official announcement (opens in a new tab)↗
28. Dec 11, 2024Google

    Gemini 2.0 Flash Experimental

    Gemini 2.0 began with an experimental Flash release and expanded native multimodal and tool-use capabilities.

    For buildersA reference point for moving from chat responses to models that participate in tool workflows.

    Official announcement (opens in a new tab)↗
29. Jun 27, 2024Google

    Gemma 2

    Gemma 2 launched in 9B and 27B sizes with improvements to model quality and inference efficiency.

    For buildersSelect a model size against your available memory and expected request volume.

    Official announcement (opens in a new tab)↗
30. May 14, 2024Google

    Gemini 1.5 Flash

    Google introduced a lighter Gemini model designed for speed and efficiency at scale.

    For buildersLatency-sensitive summarization and extraction often benefit from a smaller model tier.

    Official announcement (opens in a new tab)↗
31. May 14, 2024Google

    Imagen 3 (limited preview)

    Google introduced its third-generation image model, initially available to selected creators.

    For buildersCompare fine details and prompt interpretation in generated visual concepts.

    Official announcement (opens in a new tab)↗
32. May 14, 2024Google

    Veo (limited preview)

    Google introduced Veo for high-definition video generation with limited creator access and a waitlist.

    For buildersExplore how camera and cinematic language translate into generated video.

    Official announcement (opens in a new tab)↗
33. Feb 21, 2024Google

    Gemma 2B and 7B

    Google introduced Gemma, a family of lightweight open models related to its Gemini research.

    For buildersSmaller downloadable models can support experimentation on hardware you control.

    Official announcement (opens in a new tab)↗
34. Feb 15, 2024Google

    Gemini 1.5 Pro (preview)

    Google introduced a Gemini 1.5 Pro preview with a breakthrough in long-context multimodal understanding.

    For buildersLarge document and video collections became practical inputs for a single model request.

    Official announcement (opens in a new tab)↗
35. Dec 6, 2023Google

    Gemini 1.0 Pro and Nano

    Google introduced the Gemini family. Pro and Nano began rolling out first, while Ultra was announced for a later release.

    For buildersThe family established separate model sizes for cloud applications and on-device tasks.

    Official announcement (opens in a new tab)↗
36. May 10, 2023Google

    PaLM 2

    Google introduced a language model family with improved multilingual, reasoning, and coding capabilities.

    For buildersA useful milestone in the evolution of multilingual assistants before Gemini.

    Official announcement (opens in a new tab)↗