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Google ships Gemini 3 flash everywhere—and makes speed the default

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AI Mode becomes a high-visibility proving ground for Gemini models.

The rollout didn’t stop at “Flash is the default.” In the days after launch, Google filled in the missing contract with developers: Gemini 3 Flash Preview is now explicitly priced in the Gemini API, with context caching rates, batch pricing, and a clear note that Gemini 3-era Search grounding will begin billing on January 5, 2026.

Updated Dec 20, 2025