Google adds new Gemini Flash models as Pro remains delayed

Google has expanded its Gemini lineup with three new Flash models, including Gemini 3.6 Flash, a faster 3.5 FlashLite, and a securityfocused 3.5 Flash Cyber. The updates are aimed at efficiency and specialized use cases, while the longawaited 3.5 Pro model has still not been released. According to the report, 3.6 Flash improves on earlier versions in efficiency, but benchmark results suggest it still trails some similarly priced competitors on several tests. The article also notes that the model does not appear to show a clear jump in Artificial Analysis’ Intelligence Index compared with 3.5. Google said 3.5 Pro is still being tested with partners and is expected to arrive later, while work on Gemini 4 is already underway. The broader takeaway is that Google is making incremental gains in its Flash tier, but the absence of a stronger frontier model continues to draw attention.