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What Early Tests Reveal About Gemini 3.5 Flash and Pro - Geeky Gadgets
Google just launched Gemini 3.5 Flash and Pro. Here's what early benchmarks reveal about how it stacks against GPT-4o and Claude.
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Why it matters
Google is shipping new model variants (Flash and Pro tiers) as a direct competitive response to OpenAI and Anthropic's model proliferation. Early tests will determine if these offerings close the capability gap or remain niche.
The key facts
6 to knowGoogle debuts Gemini 3.5 Flash and Pro variants
Positioning as competitive response to OpenAI and Anthropic
Personal AI agents announced alongside models
Gemini 'Omni' video model in early demos
Updates to Flow and Flow Music generative tools
Published May 18, 2026 — recent release cycle
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