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Released the new Built-in Tools and Function Calling Combination feature, making it possible to use Gemini's…
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Written by AI from the official notes. Check them for exact details.Google released a feature allowing Gemini's built-in tools to be used with custom functions in one API call.
- New Built-in Tools and Function Calling Combination feature released.
- Gemini 3 models now support grounding with Google Maps.
Why it matters: Developers using Gemini should care as it enhances functionality and integration capabilities.
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- Released the new Built-in Tools and Function Calling 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 is now supported for Gemini 3 models going forward.