All previous Imagen models will shut down on June 24, 2026, with Google recommending migration to new Gemini Image models, including `gemini-2.5-flash-image`, `gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview`, and `gemini-3-pro-image-preview`.
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2026-06-24
As of June 19, 2026, the Gemini API will begin rejecting requests from unrestricted standard keys, requiring developers to use restricted standard API keys or migrate to more secure authorization keys; a full migration is mandated by September 2026.
Open source ↗According to Business Insider reporter Hugh Langley, Google has delayed the release of its next frontier model, Gemini 3.5 Pro, from a June target to July 2026 to incorporate early tester feedback and refinements from Gemini 3.5 Flash.
Open source ↗Multiple sources reported that Gemini 3.5 Pro has been tested on LMArena (under the name Antigravity) and is being adjusted for better long-horizon and agentic performance.
Open source ↗@AiBattle_ reported, citing Business Insider, that the release of Gemini 3.5 Pro has been delayed to July, with checkpoints currently being tested on the Arena.
Open source ↗DeepMind is reportedly dissatisfied with the current state of Gemini 3.5 Pro, leading to its planned June 2026 launch being canceled; major releases are now expected in July.
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Google has postponed the launch of its Gemini 3.5 Pro AI model to July 2026, from its original June plan, to gather more feedback from early testers and make adjustments.
Open source ↗Gemini 3.5 Pro is anticipated to launch in June 2026, following Google CEO Sundar Pichai's hint at a "next month" release during the Google I/O keynote.
Open source ↗Gemini Live Translate was mentioned as one of the AI model releases in June 2026.
Open source ↗2026-06-23
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Over the past week (before June 23, 2026), some Gemini CLI users experienced account disruptions due to Antigravity bans. Google is currently conducting a system-wide automated unban and introducing a new self-service reinstatement process.
Open source ↗As of June 23, 2026, at 10:18 AM PDT, Google AI Studio and Gemini API were reported as operational, despite some user-submitted reports of outages in the preceding 24 hours.
Open source ↗2026-06-22
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Google launched Gemini 2.5 Pro with Deep Think on June 22, 2026, described as its most capable model to date, featuring a 2 million token context window and an extended reasoning mode.
Open source ↗2026-06-21
It was speculated that Gemini 3.5 Pro could be released "next Thursday" (around June 26) alongside other model releases.
Open source ↗A Gemini 3.5 Pro leak points to a launch 'this week,' citing major coding and agent improvements, a 2M+ context window, and competitive pricing advantages.
Open source ↗Expectations center on a June 30 release for Gemini 3.5 Pro following Logan Kilpatrick's recent teaser, highlighting vision, multimodal, and agentic improvements alongside stricter safety filters.
Open source ↗2026-06-20
Speculation suggests the bigger Gemini 3.5 Pro drop could be delayed until July and arrive without much fanfare.
Open source ↗Gemini 3.5 Pro remains in limited enterprise preview, with Sundar Pichai's June 30 deadline still being watched closely.
Open source ↗2026-06-19
Google announced that starting June 19, 2026, the Gemini API blocks and rejects incoming requests from unrestricted standard API keys to prevent key abuse and unauthorized billing.
Open source ↗Google's Logan Kilpatrick mentioned plans to drop the 'preview' naming convention for future mainline Gemini model launches, suggesting upcoming models will launch directly as stable releases.
Open source ↗Polymarket odds are concentrating on a June 23 or 30 release for Gemini 3.5 Pro, which features a 2M context window, deep-think mode, and $15/$60 pricing.
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On June 19, 2026, Google AI Studio and Gemini API experienced issues with Nano Banana 2 and Nano Banana Pro models when processing 2k or 4k resolution images, which have since been resolved.
Open source ↗Google AI Studio and Gemini API experienced a "Warning for 2 Hours and 35 Minutes" on June 19, 2026. User reports from around June 20-22, 2026, indicated issues such as "No image generation," "Error message," "Slow performance," and "Constant error regardless of the prompt."
Open source ↗Standard Gemini API keys will be rejected entirely by September 2026, forcing developers to migrate to service-account-bound authorization keys to maintain workflow continuity.
Open source ↗2026-06-18
New model ID "google/gemini-3.1-flash-image" (Google: Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image)) appeared in the OpenRouter model list.
Open source ↗New model ID "google/gemini-3-pro-image" (Google: Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image)) appeared in the OpenRouter model list.
Open source ↗Google's Logan Kilpatrick hinted that the team is actively working on Gemini 3.5 Pro ('cooking on 3.5 pro').
Open source ↗It was reported that Gemini 3.5 Pro was expected to be released mid-June.
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An Enterprise release note on June 18, 2026, updated the status of Gemini 3.1 Pro and 3 Flash in the EU region from "currently available" to "coming soon."
Open source ↗2026-06-17
Gemini Omni Pro was mentioned in the context of editing capabilities, implying ongoing development of a next frontier variant.
Open source ↗A new Gemini image model codenamed "instant-ramen" was spotted in the Arena leaderboard, described as fast and native.
Open source ↗Live A/B testing in the Gemini app has been reported, with predictions pointing to a potential release as early as tomorrow or next week.
Open source ↗2026-06-16
Starting June 16, 2026, the Gemini 3.5 Flash feature management toggle is no longer available in the Global, US, and EU multi-regions.
Open source ↗Google officially announced the June 2026 Pixel Drop, introducing conversational video editing and creation tools powered by the new native multimodal 'Gemini Omni' model.
Open source ↗2026-06-15
On June 15, 2026, Google announced the deprecation of Imagen 4 and Gemini 3 Image models (to be shut down on August 17, 2026) and Veo video generation models (to be shut down on June 30, 2026).
Open source ↗Summary of mid-June launch leaks for Gemini 3.5 Pro, highlighting stronger vision/SVG/multimodal capabilities and higher pricing.
Open source ↗Gemini 3.5 Pro is referenced in the Gemini 3.1 Pro model card, suggesting an imminent release. Google had promised it for this month (June 2026), though unusually no leaks have surfaced so far.
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Google is preparing to launch Gemini 3.5 Pro by the end of June 2026, featuring a massive 2-million-token context window and the 'Deep Think' reasoning engine.
Open source ↗2026-06-14
Google is fundamentally reinventing its search business by directly integrating AI-generated answers, conversational search, and reasoning tools into the core of search.
Open source ↗A third-party observer speculated that Gemini 3.5 Pro might be released on June 23rd, though no concrete evidence was provided.
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced at Google I/O 2026 that Gemini 3.5 Pro is expected to launch "next month" (June 2026).
Open source ↗Market consensus predicts the broad release of the next Gemini Pro model around July 31, 2026.
Open source ↗2026-06-13
Gemini 3.5 Pro, whose release was delayed at Google I/O 2026, is expected to launch "next month" (June 2026) according to Google CEO Sundar Pichai and is anticipated to feature a 2 million token context window.
Open source ↗A hidden model selector in Google App v17.18.22 revealed seven previously unreported AI model options for Gemini Live voice conversations, including one codenamed "Capybara" which identifies itself as "Gemini 3.1 Pro".
Open source ↗2026-06-12
Gemini 3.5 Pro is expected to be released in the month following Google I/O 2026 (by June 19, 2026).
Open source ↗OpenAI announced the acquisition of Ona, a secure cloud execution platform provider, to extend Codex's capabilities and enable stable operation of long-running AI agents even offline, hinting at future advanced AI agent capabilities.
Open source ↗@testingcatalog reported expectations for Gemini 3.5 Flash and Gemini Omni upgrades in the near term.
Open source ↗@chetaslua shared that Gemini 3.5 Pro is undergoing continuous testing of its checkpoints, with ongoing iterations to address laziness and improve personality/world knowledge.
Open source ↗@chetaslua shared that Gemini 3.5 Pro is undergoing continuous testing of its checkpoints, with ongoing iterations to address laziness and improve personality/world knowledge.
Open source ↗The new Gemini 3.5 Live Translate model is now available in preview on AI Studio/APIs, with Google Meet integration starting this month.
Open source ↗Gemini Omni Flash (image/video capabilities) will soon be available to developers via APIs.
Open source ↗Internal leaks suggest Gemini 3.5 Pro is expected around mid-June 2026, though it may face strong competition from other frontier models.
Open source ↗Google announced at I/O that Gemini 3.5 Pro would be released this month (within three weeks from June 6), with potential delays due to safety reviews.
Open source ↗Rumors suggest Gemini 3.5 Pro will launch next week alongside other major models.
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Prior to Google I/O 2026, developers reported observing outputs resembling a new "Gemini 3.2 Flash" within the Gemini Canvas interface.
Open source ↗Google stated that Gemini 3.5 Pro, currently used internally, is expected to roll out to the public next month (July 2026).
Open source ↗Gemini 3.5 Pro is currently being used internally and is scheduled for release in June 2026.
Open source ↗Google announced the release of Gemini 3.5 Flash at Google I/O 2026 on May 19, 2026.
Open source ↗Google announced that Gemini 3.5 Pro is slated for release in June 2026 during Google I/O 2026.
Open source ↗OpenAI is continuously releasing updates for the Rust-compatible alpha version of Codex (v0.140.0-alpha series), indicating ongoing development, feature enhancement for Codex, and strengthened support for Rust developers.
Open source ↗2026-06-11
OpenAI is reportedly considering significant price reductions for its services due to intensifying competition with rival Anthropic, suggesting an escalation of price wars among major AI model providers and potential new market dynamics.
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A Google executive hinted at the release of an upcoming Gemini-powered smart speaker by acknowledging feedback on Gemini for Home.
Open source ↗2026-06-10
According to the Gemma 4 model card published on June 10, 2026, the Gemma 4 family includes new model sizes such as E2B, E4B, 26B A4B, and 31B, which are multimodal open models supporting text and image input, with some variants also supporting audio input.
Open source ↗Gemini Pro and Flash models experienced a significant global outage on June 10, 2026, with approximately 90% of prompts failing for about 7 hours due to error codes 1076 and 1099.
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Google's Gemini experienced a significant global outage on June 10, 2026, with users reporting "Something went wrong" errors (codes 1099 and 1076) across multiple platforms. The outage was attributed to a performance issue in Google's backend database affecting the retrieval of Gemini App tools and was largely resolved by June 11, 2026.
Open source ↗Google DeepMind announced DiffusionGemma, an experimental open model that uses text diffusion methods and achieves up to 4x faster inference compared to typical local LLMs when using a GPU.
Open source ↗DiffusionGemma, an open-weight model released on June 10, 2026, allows drafting text in chunks for up to four times faster generation, optimized for rapid drafts and code editing, though with lower writing quality.
Open source ↗2026-06-09
As of June 9, 2026, Gemini Robotics-ER 1.6 Preview, an advanced embodied reasoning model, is listed among current models on the Gemini API documentation.
Open source ↗2026-06-06
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Tech Times and AI News reported that Gemini 3.5 Pro, announced at Google I/O, is nearing its June launch for general availability.
Open source ↗2026-06-03
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On June 3, 2026, the UK's CMA issued binding rules requiring Google to allow publishers to opt out of content usage in AI Overviews; Google plans to implement these changes globally.
Open source ↗2026-06-01
New June 2026 models mentioned include DiffusionGemma, Fluid, natural voice translation with Gemini 3.5 Live Translate, and Gemma 4 12B.
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Several older Gemini 2.0 models (gemini-2.0-flash, gemini-2.0-flash-001, gemini-2.0-flash-lite, gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001) were officially shut down on June 1, 2026.
Open source ↗Google announced the general availability of the "Interactions API" in June 2026, unifying the handling of Gemini models and agents through a single interface, supporting state management and background execution for more "agent-standard" AI use cases.
Open source ↗2026-05-31
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Starting June 19, 2026, the Gemini API will gradually stop accepting requests from unrestricted API keys; users are advised to restrict their keys immediately.
Open source ↗Imagen 4 and Gemini 3 Image models are scheduled for deprecation and will be shut down on August 17, 2026.
Open source ↗2026-05-29
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Preview versions of Gemini 3.1 Flash Image and Gemini 3 Pro Image models are set for shutdown on June 25, 2026.
Open source ↗2026-05-28
The Gemini API release notes from May 28, 2026, confirm the general availability of `gemini-3.1-flash-image` (Nano Banana 2) and `gemini-3-pro-image` (Nano Banana Pro), which are native visual models.
Open source ↗2026-05-21
Gemini 3.5 Pro is anticipated to be released in June 2026.
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As of May 2026, Gemini implemented a new usage limit system with a "5-hour refresh" and "weekly limit," leading to increased reports of users reaching their limits and being automatically switched to lighter models.
Open source ↗2026-05-20
Business Insider reported on May 20, 2026, that Google CEO Sundar Pichai stated at I/O 2026 that Gemini 3.5 Pro was not yet ready, leading to speculation that Google is holding back the model.
Open source ↗2026-05-19
Google announced at I/O that Gemini 3.5 Pro, their most powerful AI model of the year, is slated for general availability in June 2026.
Open source ↗Google officially launched Gemini 3.5 Flash at Google I/O 2026, making it generally available.
Open source ↗Google officially launched Gemini 3.5 Flash on May 19, 2026, positioning it as the first in their "next generation of models."
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At Google I/O 2026, Google introduced Gemini Omni, which will be available through the Gemini API.
Open source ↗Gemini Spark, a proactive personal AI agent, began rolling out to trusted testers on May 19, 2026, with a beta version for Google AI Ultra subscribers in the US expected in the coming weeks.
Open source ↗Google's Gemini 3.5 Pro is anticipated for general API availability in June 2026, with a full rollout expected between late June and early July. This was announced at Google I/O on May 19, 2026.
Open source ↗Google previewed Gemini 3.5 Pro at Google I/O 2026, with expected availability in June 2026, targeting advanced reasoning, complex coding, and research-intensive tasks.
Open source ↗Google's next flagship AI model, Gemini 3.5 Pro, is expected to achieve general availability in June 2026. This timeline was hinted at by Google CEO Sundar Pichai at Google I/O on May 19, 2026, and reinforced by subsequent reports, pointing to a "next month" (June) release.
Open source ↗At Google I/O 2026, it was announced that Gemini 3.5 Pro would launch in June 2026. Journalist reports anticipate its General Availability in late June 2026.
Open source ↗At Google I/O 2026, Gemini Omni was announced as a new model representing a significant leap in world understanding, multimodality, and editing, capable of generating any output from any input, starting with video.
Open source ↗At Google I/O 2026, CEO Sundar Pichai stated that Gemini 3.5 Pro would be released in June 2026.
Open source ↗Gemini 3.5 Pro, Google DeepMind's next flagship model, is currently in internal use and is scheduled for public release in June 2026.
Open source ↗Google introduced Gemini Omni, a new multimodal AI model, which was released globally in the Gemini app for Google AI subscribers.
Open source ↗Google officially launched and made generally available Gemini 3.5 Flash on May 19, 2026, at its I/O conference. This model is noted for being faster and more cost-effective than its predecessor, Gemini 3.1 Pro, and demonstrates improved performance in coding and agentic workflows.
Open source ↗2026-05-18
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Leaks prior to Google I/O 2026 mentioned Gemini 3.2 (Flash, Pro, Enterprise Ultra variants) appearing in Arena logs and API strings.
Open source ↗2026-05-14
Veo video generation models are being deprecated and will be shut down on June 30, 2026.
Open source ↗2026-05-12
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Despite the announcement of Gemini Omni, as of May 12, 2026, official public API contracts, model IDs, endpoints, or pricing for "Gemini Omni API" were not yet published, indicating it was still a surfaced name rather than a fully available developer API.
Open source ↗2026-05-08
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Reports from May 8, 2026, widely anticipated significant Gemini AI updates at Google I/O, including a new Gemini 4 model and an upgraded Gemini Agent codenamed "Remy."
Open source ↗2026-05-06
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Prior to Google I/O, "Gemini 3.2" was rumored as a next-generation candidate, with reports noting its presence in LM Arena observations and social media leaks, though there was no official Google announcement as of May 6, 2026.
Open source ↗2026-04-30
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Reports from late April indicated that Gemini 3.2 model IDs, such as 'lithiumflow' and 'orionmist', were observed in LM Arena logs and API strings, suggesting ongoing internal testing of future Pro, Flash, and Enterprise Ultra variants.
Open source ↗2026-04-15
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Prediction markets in mid-April 2026 indicated a very low probability (15%) of a Gemini 4.0 release by June 30, 2026.
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