Google Makes Gemini 3 Flash Default
Google launched Gemini 3 Flash and set it as the default model in the Gemini app and AI Mode in Search, rolling out globally beginning today. The faster variant is available in preview via the Gemini API, Google AI Studio, Vertex AI and developer tools, and Google lists pricing at $0.50 per million input tokens and $3.00 per million output tokens. Google says it uses 30% fewer tokens on average.
Key Points
- 1Replaces Gemini 2.5 Flash as default in Gemini app and AI Mode in Search globally.
- 2Offers faster performance and efficiency — Google cites 30% fewer tokens and third-party '3x faster' benchmark.
- 3Provides preview API access and pricing for high-volume workflows at $0.50/$3.00 per million tokens.
Scoring Rationale
Official global rollout and developer access drive score; incremental model iteration limits paradigm-shifting industry impact.
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