Google Releases Gemini 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite, and 3.5 Flash Cyber: A Cheaper, More Token-Efficient Flash Tier Built for Agentic Workloads

Short summary

Google launched three new Gemini Flash models on July 21, 2026: 3.6 Flash cuts output tokens 17% and prices output at $7.50/1M, Flash-Lite runs at 350 tokens/sec, and gated Flash Cyber powers CodeMender for vulnerability detection. The flagship 3.5 Pro remains delayed. The updates target cheaper, more efficient inference for agentic workloads.

• •Gemini 3.6 Flash reduces output tokens 17% and drops output price to $7.50/1M
• •Flash-Lite achieves 350 tokens/sec; gated Flash Cyber powers CodeMender for security
• •Flagship 3.5 Pro remains delayed with no new release date

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