Gemini news and updates

11 curated updates from official Gemini channels since 20 Jul 2026: 7 model · 2 feature · 1 launch · 1 pricing. Each item links to the vendor's own post; summaries stick to what the post says.

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October 2026

  1. Model
    Gemini 4 Argon rolls out to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers

    Google's new frontier model reached the Gemini app and developers on 13 Oct, and Antigravity is now built into the Gemini macOS app.

    Source: gemini.google

September 2026

  1. Model
    Google announces Gemini 4 Argon, its next frontier model

    Google aims Argon at real-world coding, enterprise knowledge work and cyber defense, and said it would roll out soon.

    Source: blog.google
  2. Feature
    Gemini adds skills, which will replace Gems

    Skills are reusable instructions Gemini can build from chats and run on matching prompts; existing Gems will be migrated automatically when Gems go away.

    Source: gemini.google
  3. Model
    Gemini 3.8 Live gets Live Avatar for near real-time visual presence

    Google adds a near real-time visual avatar to its conversational Live model.

    Source: blog.google
  4. Model
    Google releases Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS and Flash-Lite TTS

    Google calls them its most expressive audio models yet.

    Source: blog.google
  5. Feature
    Gemini adds Connected Apps including Adobe, Airtable, Linear and Peloton

    A new wave of Connected Apps is rolling out to the Gemini app.

    Source: blog.google
  6. Model
    Gemini 3.8 Live and 3.8 Live Extended Thinking launch

    Google calls them its most advanced live dialogue models yet.

    Source: blog.google
  7. Launch
    The Gemini app comes to Windows

    A new desktop app built to work alongside your other tools and apps.

    Source: blog.google
  8. Model
    Lyria 3.5 music generation arrives in the Gemini app and API

    Google says its best-sounding music model brings more expressive vocals.

    Source: blog.google

August 2026

  1. Pricing
    College students get a free year of Google AI Pro (US) or AI Plus (140+ countries)

    Eligible students can redeem until 31 Dec 2026, after which the plan renews at the standard price; the Gemini app also gains a student hub.

    Source: gemini.googleCurrent Gemini plans & limits

July 2026

  1. Model
    Gemini 3.6 Flash rolls out to all Gemini app users

    An upgraded Flash model for everyday tasks, available globally from the model picker.

    Source: gemini.google

Verified Gemini price & limit changes

  1. price cutnew tier
    Google AI Ultra cut from $249.99 to $199.99; new $99.99 Ultra (5x Pro) tier

    Announced at Google I/O 2026. The top Ultra tier keeps 20x AI Pro limits at the lower price.

Gemini pricing, limits and free plan