Google launches Gemini 3.5 Flash and Gemini Omni: A new leap forward in speed and AI video.
At the I/O 2026 event, Google announced Gemini 3.5 Flash, which boasts four times faster processing speeds, and Gemini Omni, a groundbreaking AI model for creating and editing realistic video.
Gemini 3.5 Flash and Gemini Omni are two of Google's latest artificial intelligence (AI) models, designed to optimize performance and expand multi-modal creative capabilities. At the I/O 2026 event, technology experts assessed this as a strategic move for Google to maintain its position in the global AI race.
Gemini 3.5 Flash: Optimized speed and reasoning ability
Gemini 3.5 Flash is designed to deliver cutting-edge AI performance while keeping speed and latency to a minimum. According to CEO Sundar Pichai, this model is up to four times faster than some current AI models in terms of token output generation.
This model is not only fast but also significantly improved in terms of intelligence. Google claims that Gemini 3.5 Flash can directly compete with large AI systems in many evaluation criteria, and even surpass the Gemini 3.1 Pro version in programming capabilities and logical thinking.
Key applications of Gemini 3.5 Flash
Google positioned Flash for complex real-world tasks requiring lengthy workflows and extensive context processing. Specifically:
- Perform everyday AI tasks with low latency.
- Agent coding and iterative programming.
- Advanced reasoning and multimodal understanding.
- Support AI sub-agent groups to create interactive web interfaces.
Multimodal capabilities and the Google ecosystem
A key highlight of Gemini 3.5 Flash is its true multimodal understanding. The system can simultaneously process text, audio, images, video, and programming code to handle complex workflows across various media types.
From its launch, Google began integrating this model into its entire ecosystem so that users and developers could access it immediately:
| Foundation | Availability |
|---|---|
| Gemini app / Gemini API | Ready |
| Google AI Studio / Android Studio | Ready |
| Gemini Enterprise Platform | Ready |
Gemini Omni: A revolution in AI video creation.
In addition to Flash, Google also introduced Gemini Omni – a completely new multimodal AI video model. Unlike traditional text-to-video tools, Gemini Omni allows users to directly edit footage, characters, and visual elements through conversational prompts.
This model possesses a deep understanding of real-world physics such as gravity, motion, and fluid behavior, resulting in highly realistic videos. For security, Google integrates SynthID digital watermarks into its outputs to prevent the misuse of fake AI content.
Currently, Gemini Omni Flash is being rolled out across the Gemini app, Google Flow, and YouTube Shorts. Regular users can access it for free on Shorts, while advanced features are exclusive to paid subscription plans such as Google AI Plus, Pro, and Ultra.
