Gemini Releases
Google Gemini product news and SDK releases. New features, breaking changes, security advisories and deprecations - each summarised in plain English and updated continuously.
Tracking 77 Gemini releases · Updated
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Gemini model gemini-2.5-pro reaches end of life in 90 days
Gemini model gemini-2.5-pro reaches end of life on 2026-10-16 (90 days from now).
deprecation - Genkit Releases sdkaiengineer ·
Genkit v1.40.0: New Model Support and Multi-Region
Genkit v1.40.0 introduces new capabilities for developers working with AI models. This release includes support for Claude Sonnet 5 across both Anthropic and Vertex AI plugins, along with multi-region support for Google GenAI. These enhancements improve flexibility and integration options for AI-powered applications built with Genkit.
feature patch - Gemini Python SDK Releases sdkaiengineer ·
Google Python GenAI Client Updates for Interaction Normalization
This patch release addresses a bug in the Google Python GenAI client library related to the normalization of Interactions within triggers. The fix ensures that interactions are processed correctly, which is important for the reliable functioning of trigger-based workflows. This update is relevant for developers using the library, especially those implementing custom triggers or advanced interaction handling.
patch - Gemini Python SDK Releases sdkai ·
Python GenAI SDK Adds Triggers and Agent Configuration Options
The python-genai SDK version 2.12.0 introduces support for Triggers and additional agent configuration, including AntigravityAgentConfig and CodeMenderAgentConfig. This expands the SDK's capabilities for interacting with Gemini models, particularly for custom agent development. The release also includes per-modality prompt token counts for embedding responses, benefiting developers working with the gemini-embedding-2 model.
feature - endoflife.date eolgemini-models ·
Gemini model gemini-embedding-001 has reached end of life
Gemini model gemini-embedding-001 reached end of life on 2026-07-14. It no longer receives fixes or security updates — plan the upgrade now.
deprecation - Gemini Blog aiengineer ·
Gemini Adoption and Features in Southeast Asia
Gemini is experiencing record-breaking adoption in Southeast Asia, driven by its local language fluency and a young, tech-savvy population. The app is becoming an indispensable tool for work, study, and daily life, with users leveraging its multi-modal capabilities and creative generation features. Future developments include AI agents like Gemini Spark, integrated with Workspace tools, aimed at proactively managing tasks for users.
feature announcement - Gemini Python SDK Releases sdkaideprecation ·
Python Gemini API Client Updates to v2.9.0-rc0
The Python Gemini API client has released version 2.9.0-rc0, featuring a complete replacement of its interactions implementation with an unchanged public API surface. New features include support for Gemma local tokenizers and exposure of Computer Use API fields. This release also addresses several bugs, including compatibility issues with aiohttp and handling of API keys in websocket URLs.
feature patch - Gemini Python SDK Releases sdkai ·
Python GenAI SDK v2.11.0 adds new Gemini API features
The Python GenAI SDK has been updated to version 2.11.0, introducing new features for Gemini Enterprise API integration, including environment configuration and enhanced retrieval capabilities. This release also addresses several bug fixes, such as event loop mismatches and improved interaction handling, benefiting developers using Gemini models. Notably, it refactors how safety settings and labels are exposed, impacting how certain parameters are managed.
feature patch - Gemini Python SDK Releases sdkaipreviewmedia ·
Python Generative AI SDK 2.9.0-rc1: New Models and Audio Features
The Python Generative AI SDK has released version 2.9.0-rc1, introducing support for new models like gemini-3-flash-preview and enhancing audio transcription capabilities with features such as audioOffset and LanguageAuto. These updates benefit developers working with multimodal AI applications, particularly those involving audio processing. The release also broadens publisher model path checks, improving compatibility. This is a preview release.
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Google GenAI Python SDK v2.9.0: Model updates and API enhancements
The Google GenAI Python SDK has been updated to v2.9.0, replacing the interactions implementation with an unchanged public API surface. Key features include support for new models like gemini-3-flash-preview and Gemma 4, enhanced audio transcription capabilities, and new interaction parameters. These updates benefit developers integrating Gemini models by providing access to the latest AI capabilities and improvements.
feature patch - Gemini Python SDK Releases sdkai ·
Google Python GenAI SDK v2.10.0 adds Agent Platform MCP, video generation, and safety policy controls
Version 2.10.0 of the Google Python GenAI SDK introduces support for Agent Platform MCP in async generate_content_stream, enabling more advanced agent integrations. It also adds parameters for video generation and response formats, alongside new controls for disabling safety policies. These updates benefit developers building AI-powered applications with expanded creative and safety management capabilities.
feature patch - Genkit Releases sdkaipreviewengineermedia ·
Genkit AI v1.39.0: New Agents API, Middleware, and Vercel Integration
Genkit AI v1.39.0 introduces a major overhaul with the removal of the beta Chat API and the introduction of a new, first-class Agents API. This new API offers enhanced capabilities for building multi-turn conversational experiences, including state management, tool integration, persistence, and streaming. The release also includes new middleware for agent orchestration and artifact handling, a Vercel AI SDK adapter for seamless UI integration, and a Firestore session store for enhanced persistence. This update is crucial for developers using Genkit, particularly those building complex conversational agents.
feature breaking - Genkit Releases sdkaiengineer ·
GenKit v1.38.0 adds Fable 5 support
GenKit version 1.38.0 introduces support for Fable 5 within its Anthropic plugin. This update is relevant for developers utilizing the GenKit framework, particularly those integrating with Anthropic services. The release signifies an enhancement to the framework's compatibility with evolving AI ecosystem components.
feature patch - Genkit Releases sdkai ·
Genkit Go v1.9.0: New models, tool support, and bug fixes
Genkit Go has released version 1.9.0, introducing support for new Google AI models including Imagen 4 and dedicated Gemini TTS models, alongside improvements to tool response mapping and concurrency safety. This update also enhances native constrained generation for tools and adds Claude Opus 4.5 and Llama models via Vertex AI's Model Garden. These changes benefit developers using Genkit for AI applications, particularly those integrating with Google Cloud's AI offerings.
feature patch - endoflife.date eolgemini-models ·
Gemini model imagen-4.0-generate-001 reaches end of life in 36 days
Gemini model imagen-4.0-generate-001 reaches end of life on 2026-08-17 (36 days from now).
deprecation - endoflife.date eolgemini-models ·
Gemini model gemini-embedding-001 reaches end of life in 2 days
Gemini model gemini-embedding-001 reaches end of life on 2026-07-14 (2 days from now).
deprecation - endoflife.date eolgemini-models ·
Gemini model gemini-2.5-flash-image reaches end of life in 82 days
Gemini model gemini-2.5-flash-image reaches end of life on 2026-10-02 (82 days from now).
deprecation - Gemini Blog aiengineer ·
Gemini app introduces study notebooks for personalized learning
The Gemini app now features study notebooks, a new personalized learning space designed to help users organize their study efforts and learn more efficiently. This feature provides bite-sized lessons tailored to individual knowledge gaps, includes practice quizzes to test understanding, and offers a progress dashboard for prioritizing study topics. This aims to help users master new subjects faster by reducing time spent on identifying focus areas.
feature - Gemini Blog ai ·
Coffee shop leverages Gemini for automation, content creation, and marketing
Henry's House of Coffee is using Google's Gemini AI to streamline operations and grow its business. Hrag Kalebjian, the owner, employs Gemini to automate data tracking, accelerate the creation of marketing materials, and generate engaging content for his weekly newsletter. These applications allow him to reclaim time and focus on customers, demonstrating Gemini's utility for small businesses.
announcement feature - Gemini Blog aiengineer ·
Google Gemini AI News: June 2026 Updates
Google announced several advancements in its Gemini AI suite in June 2026, focusing on unified experiences and on-device capabilities. Key updates include the Gemma 4 12B model for local use, enhanced computer use in Gemini 3.5 Flash for automation, and new Gemini Image and video models via APIs. These features aim to assist users across various domains, from business and education to research and creative endeavors, with broader rollouts planned for Android devices and specific Google services.
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