Google delays Gemini 3.5 Pro release to enhance coding features, intensifying AI arms race

Google has postponed the release of Gemini 3.5 Pro to enhance its coding features, intensifying the AI arms race. While Gemini 3.5 Flash was announced at I/O 2026 with the Pro version expected in June, that deadline passed without updates. This delay emphasizes the need for superior coding capabilities to maintain market leadership. Meanwhile, an upgraded Flash model is currently in testing to improve overall performance and competitiveness within the evolving AI landscape.