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Google announces Gemini 3.7 Flash just three weeks after previous release

Gemini 3.6 Flash debuted just 3 weeks ago, but Google says 3.7 has "substantial improvements."

Google announces Gemini 3.7 Flash just three weeks after previous release

Google has unveiled Gemini 3.7 Flash, a new model just three weeks after the release of its predecessor, Gemini 3.6 Flash. This fresh workhorse model is the result of core optimizations and developer feedback, promising enhanced coding and agentic performance. Google aims to compete with lower-cost rivals by offering a more affordable introductory price for 3.7 Flash.

According to Senior Director Tulsee Doshi, Gemini 3.7 Flash demonstrates notable improvements in coding capabilities compared to the earlier Flash release. The FrontierCode 1.1 Main test saw a significant jump from 34.4% to 43.6%, while DeepSWE v1.1 increased from 49% to 65.3%. Additionally, the WebDev Arena score rose to 1,588 from 1,538, indicating potential benefits for web development tasks.

Users seeking advanced knowledge and understanding may also find modest improvements in Gemini 3.7 Flash. The GDP.pdf benchmark, measuring a model's ability to process complex documents, has increased from 22% to 34%, while the AutomationBench, which evaluates a model's performance in executing common business workflows, improved from 17% to 30.4%.

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