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Google releases three new Gemini models — but no 3.5 Pro
Google shipped three new Gemini models. But the one everyone's waiting for—3.5 Pro—is still missing.
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Why it matters
Google is fragmenting its model lineup with incremental releases (Flash, Flash-Lite, Flash Cyber) while conspicuously absent is Gemini 3.5 Pro, signaling either strategic delays or a shift away from premium-tier model competition against OpenAI and Anthropic.
The key facts
4 to knowThree new Gemini models released: 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite, and Flash Cyber
Gemini 3.5 Pro notably absent from release
Raises questions about Google's AI product strategy and competitive positioning
Published July 21, 2026
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Publisher excerpt: Google released Gemini 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite, and Flash Cyber, but the continued absence of Gemini 3.5 Pro raises fresh questions about its AI strategy.