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DecryptJuly 21, 2026

Google Ships New Gemini Flash Models, But Pro Is Still Missing

Decrypt reports that Google has released new Gemini Flash models, including Gemini 3.6 Flash and 3.5 Flash-Lite, as well as a restricted cybersecurity model, while Gemini 3.5 Pro remains delayed in testing. The company has also quietly hinted at the development of Gemini 4.

HTSApp's take

Flash-tier models are the ones most app builders actually ship on, since the cost and latency fit mobile and high-volume calls, so a new Flash generation matters more day-to-day than a delayed Pro. Worth checking whether the cybersecurity model's restrictions affect on-device or privacy-sensitive use cases before you design around it. If Pro keeps slipping, plan capacity around Flash rather than waiting on the flagship.

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