Gemini 3.5 Pro looks delayed, while Flash gets computer use
was expected to arrive this week, but another signal points to a July release instead. The mood around the model is cautious.
Expectations include a useful upgrade for Google Pro plan users, but not necessarily a model that beats the strongest systems from OpenAI or Anthropic. One concern is that an may not have produced the results hoped for.
At the same time, now supports native . That means the model can be used for tasks that involve operating a computer interface, such as seeing a screen, clicking, and typing.
Key points
- was expected this week, but release timing may have slipped to July.
- Expectations are mixed, with some expecting an incremental upgrade rather than a market-leading model.
- now supports native .
- The most useful near-term angle for makers may be automation, not waiting for a Pro model launch.
Sources covering this story (22)
- r/GeminiAIGemini 3.5 Pro looks delayed, while Flash gets computer use ↗
- Hacker NewsComputer use in Gemini 3.5 Flash ↗
- Hacker NewsGoogle's Gemini 3.5 Pro Release Slips to July ↗
- r/BardSo 3.5 Pro is coming out in a few days right??? ↗
- r/GeminiAIWaiting for Gemini 3.5 Pro Like ↗
- r/GeminiAIDon't worry we're safe, 3.5 pro coming any time now ↗
- r/GeminiAIWell at least openai announced model where gemini 3.5 pro ?? ↗
- r/BardGood Quality update but should have released 3.5 pro ↗
- r/GeminiAIGemini 3.5 Flash now supports native computer use ↗