Google launches Gemini 3.5 Flash model. How to try it for free now.

Timothy Beck Werth· May 19, 2026 · 5:52 PM UTC ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 27 views

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Google launches Gemini 3.5 Flash model. How to try it for free now.

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Google has launched the Gemini 3.5 Flash model, which is now available for free to users worldwide. This announcement was made during the Google I/O 2026 conference by CEO Sundar Pichai. Additionally, a more advanced model, Gemini 3.5 Pro, is set to be released in June.

Key facts

▪The Gemini 3.5 Flash model is available immediately at no cost.
▪This launch was announced at the annual Google I/O developers conference.
▪The Gemini app and other Google products will feature the new model.
▪Gemini 3.5 Pro is expected to be released in June.

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▪ 5 prompts that show how the new Gemini 3.5 Flash is its best AI model yet — TechRadar
▪ Google launches Gemini 3.5 Flash, its most powerful AI model yet — Crypto Briefing
▪ Google just launched Gemini 3.5 Flash — here's all the upgrades — Tom's Guide

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Home > Tech Google launches Gemini 3.5 Flash model. How to try it for free now. You can start using the newest Gemini model right away. By Timothy Beck Werth Timothy Beck Werth Tech Editor Timothy Beck Werth is the Tech Editor at Mashable, where he leads coverage and assignments for the Tech and Shopping verticals. Tim has over 15 years of experience as a journalist and editor, and he has particular experience covering and testing consumer technology, smart home gadgets, and men’s grooming and style products. Previously, he was the Managing Editor and then Site Director of SPY.com, a men's product review and lifestyle website.

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