Google launches Gemini 3.7 Flash, three weeks after 3.6 Flash, halves deployment pricing

Google launched Gemini 3.7 Flash on August 19, 2026, only three weeks after 3.6 Flash. The new model focuses on coding and agent workflows, with deployment pricing halved versus 3.6 Flash, and is positioned as Google's most intelligent workhorse model.Google DeepMind optimized 3.7 Flash for reasoning, tool calling, and long-context throughput, better matching agent workflow scenarios. The price cut is a direct response to intensifying competition in coding and agent inference pricing.On the same day, Gemini officially launched on Android Chrome, supporting web content understanding and Nano Banana image generation with prompt injection protections.Between Aug 19 and 20, Google also announced an expanded custom chip partnership with Marvell, issuing up to 58.97 million warrants (about $12.2 billion) tied to TPU ecosystem custom chip collaborations. Marvell shares rose more than 10% pre-market.In the same window, Google said it purchased Spirit Airlines code and operational data for $10 million for AI model training, and announced plans to stop producing Pixel phones in China from 2027, shifting to Vietnam and India.