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.
- →Gemma 4 12B brings local AI agents to laptops
- →New Nano Banana 2 Lite and Gemini Omni Flash APIs available
- →Android 17 introduces multitasking and security upgrades
- →Pixel Drop includes AI-powered creative and security features
- →Google Finance enhanced with AI tools and app
Features (5) ›
- Gemma 4 12B brings local AI agents to laptops
The new Gemma 4 12B open model runs locally on laptops using 16GB of memory, featuring a unified architecture with integrated vision and voice processing for advanced reasoning and private workflows.
- New Nano Banana 2 Lite and Gemini Omni Flash APIs available
Nano Banana 2 Lite, a fast and cost-efficient Gemini Image model, is now available. Gemini Omni Flash is entering public preview via APIs, offering a natively multimodal model for building dynamic video workflows.
- Android 17 introduces multitasking and security upgrades
Android 17 features include floating app windows, Screen Reactions, optimized foldable layouts, and enhanced security with biometric locking for missing phones, rolling out to Pixel devices first.
- Pixel Drop includes AI-powered creative and security features
The June Pixel Drop adds screen recording reactions, AI-driven video and music creation, floating app bubbles, expanded real-time voice translation, custom voicemail greetings, and automated emergency notifications.
- Google Finance enhanced with AI tools and app
The Google Finance service exits beta with new capabilities for tracking investments, including an AI research tool and AI-powered stock movement explanations within the new Android app.
Enhancements (1) ›
- Gemini 3.5 Flash gains computer use capabilities
Gemini 3.5 Flash now includes computer use integration, enabling the creation of custom agents that can interact across desktop, mobile, and browser environments, improving performance for automation tasks.
https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/google-ai-updates-june-2026/