lab Google — The Keyword (AI) · 2h ago · releases

Google announces Gemini app hits 1B users and releases Gemini 3.7 Flash

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Google released a roundup of its August 2026 AI announcements, highlighting the Gemini app surpassing 1 billion monthly users and the launch of the cost-efficient Gemini 3.7 Flash model for coding and agents.

Gemini 3.7 Flash offers half the price per million tokens compared to 3.6 Flash with improvements in software engineering and web development.
The Pixel 11 series features the Google Tensor G6 chip running the latest Gemini Nano model.
Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash introduces studio-quality video generation capabilities including scene extension and 4K upscaling.
WeatherNext 2 was open-sourced after demonstrating state-of-the-art accuracy in predicting cyclone tracks and intensity.

These updates aim to make AI more accessible for developers, students, and everyday users while expanding its practical applications in creative and scientific fields.

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