Google Delays Gemini 3.5 Pro Amid AI Competition

Google Delays Launch of Gemini 3.5 Pro to July

Tech giant Google has decided to push back the release of its artificial intelligence model, Gemini 3.5 Pro, to July. Initially scheduled for June, this delay is due to the company's desire to enhance the model by incorporating feedback from early testers as well as lessons learned from its previous model, Flash. This decision comes amid intense competition among AI labs, where every technological advancement is closely scrutinized.

According to information reported by Business Insider, the launch date for Gemini 3.5 Pro has been adjusted to July. Google had originally planned to unveil this model in June but opted to take an additional month to refine the product. A source close to the matter revealed that this decision aims to allow Google to gather more feedback from early users and adjust the model accordingly.

At the I/O developer conference in May, Google showcased Gemini 3.5 Pro but clarified that it was not yet ready for the market. Sundar Pichai, Google's CEO, had then announced that the model would be available "next month." However, a Google spokesperson declined to comment on this delay.

Fierce Competition in the AI Field

The pressure is palpable for Google, which faces fierce competition from other major players like Anthropic and OpenAI. Although the previous model, Gemini 3, exceeded expectations last year, Google is still lagging in the coding domain, a key area for modern AI.

The source specified that the launch delay allows Google to focus on collecting real-world use cases through early testers. The Gemini 3.5 Pro model has been made available on Google's Antigravity platform as well as on the AI benchmarking site LMArena, in order to gather valuable data for its development.

Expected Improvements for Gemini 3.5 Pro

The Gemini 3.5 Pro model is expected to deliver enhanced performance, particularly in long-term tasks and for powering agents. Google has also taken into account feedback regarding its Flash 3.5 model, integrating these critiques into the development of the 3.5 Pro. Among the concerns raised, the rapid consumption of tokens by Flash has been a significant issue, which Google is striving to address with this new version.