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Written by AI from the official notes. Check them for exact details.Google released stable versions of Gemini 3.6 Flash and Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite models.
- Gemini 3.6 Flash improves token efficiency and planning capabilities.
- Gemini 3.6 Flash is priced lower than 3.5 Flash.
- Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite is designed for high-volume automation.
Why it matters: Developers and businesses using AI tools should consider these new models for better performance and cost efficiency.
Full release notes2 changes
- Gemini 3.6 Flash and Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite generally available (GA): Released stable, production-ready versions of our latest 3.x Flash models: Gemini 3.6 Flash (
gemini-3.6-flash): Features improved token efficiency and code/agentic planning capabilities at a lower price point than 3.5 Flash, resolving developer feedback around output verbosity. - Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite (
gemini-3.5-flash-lite): Offers a low-latency, highly cost-effective subagent option designed for high-volume automation.
To learn more, see the Latest Gemini model guide.