Releasesby GlyphGenerate Content API storage on by default
New projects using the Gemini Generate Content API on the paid tier now store requests by default to match the Interactions API.
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Improved Lakeflow Performance Observability will soon be available by default for workspaces with the compliance security profile enabled
Databricks is enabling improved Lakeflow performance observability by default for workspaces with the compliance security profile.
QuickBooks connector is available in Beta
The managed QuickBooks connector is now available in beta, enabling incremental ingestion of accounting data into Databricks.
Improved Lakeflow Performance Observability is now generally available
Lakeflow Jobs now provide job-level query performance metrics, insights, and optimization suggestions via Genie Code.
OpenAI GPT-6.1 Terra is now generally available on Amazon Bedrock
OpenAI GPT-6.1 Terra is now generally available on Amazon Bedrock, offering improved visual reasoning and computer use capabilities for enterprise workloads.
OpenAI releases GPT-6.1 Terra model
OpenAI has released GPT-6.1 Terra, a model optimized for visual reasoning, computer use, and natural writing.
GitHub Copilot assisted permissions generally available
Assisted permissions are now generally available, using an LLM to evaluate and approve requests for command execution, file system access, and URL navigation.
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Gemini 4 Argon (gemini-4-argon) generally available (GA)
Released Gemini 4 Argon (gemini-4-argon), our most capable model built for complex coding, agentic, math, and science tasks. For API changes, pricing, and migration guidance, see What's new in Gemini 4 Argon.
Gemini 3.7 Flash deprecation
gemini-3.7-flash is deprecated and has been replaced by gemini-3.8-flash. All requests to gemini-3.7-flash are automatically routed to gemini-3.8-flash. Update your model string to gemini-3.8-flash and review the Gemini 3.8 Flash guide.
Gemini 3.5 Flash deprecation
gemini-3.5-flash is deprecated and has been replaced by gemini-3.6-flash. All requests to gemini-3.5-flash are automatically routed to gemini-3.6-flash. Update your model string to gemini-3.6-flash (or gemini-3.8-flash) and review the Gemini 3.6 Flash guide.
Deep Research Agent deep-research-pro-preview-12-2025 deprecation
The deep-research-pro-preview-12-2025 agent is deprecated and will be shut down on October 23, 2026. Migrate your requests to one of the newer Deep Research agent versions: deep-research-preview-04-2026: Designed for speed and efficiency, ideal to be streamed back to a client UI.
Gemini Nano Banana 2.1 generally available (GA)
Released Gemini Nano Banana 2.1 (gemini-nano-banana-2.1), the latest high-efficiency image generation and conversational editing model. An update to Nano Banana 2 (gemini-3.1-flash-image), it maintains Flash-level speed and cost efficiency while delivering significant improvements in visual quality, prompt adherence, multi-turn character consistency, text...
Deprecation announcement
The gemini-3.1-flash-image model is deprecated (no shutdown date announced). Migrate to gemini-nano-banana-2.1.
Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS and Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS generally available (GA) : Released our next-generation
Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS and Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS generally available (GA) : Released our next-generation text-to-speech (TTS) audio models and the Gemini API Voices endpoint (/v1beta/voices): Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS (gemini-3.8-flash-tts): Flagship creative TTS model engineered for studio-grade voice fidelity, nuanced acting, regional dialects, and long-form...
Gemini 2.5 models access update
To ensure reliable performance for everyone, we are limiting access to the 2.5 models to users who have actively used them in the past. These models are not deprecated and will continue to be served until further notice through the API. For any new projects, use our latest models: 3.5 Flash-Lite or 3.8 Flash.