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Google Launches Gemini 3.7 Flash With Major Coding and AI Agent Improvements

Google has launched Gemini 3.7 Flash globally. The new AI model focuses on coding, web development, complex knowledge work and AI agent workflows. Google announced the model on August 13. 

Gemini 3.7 Flash follows Gemini 3.6 Flash. Google says the new model can handle complex tasks with better accuracy. It also aims to improve software engineering and workflow automation.

Gemini 3.7 Flash Price and Availability

Google is offering Gemini 3.7 Flash at an introductory price. The company says the rate is half the price of its predecessor. The introductory pricing is available through the end of 2026. 

Developers can access the model through Google Antigravity, Google AI Studio and Android Studio. Enterprises can use it through the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform and Gemini Enterprise app.

Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers can also access Gemini 3.7 Flash through Gemini in supported regions. In addition, Google has upgraded its Gemini Spark personal AI agent with the new model. 

Gemini 3.7 Flash Features

The new model targets several demanding AI workloads. These include software engineering, coding, document understanding and web development.

Google also highlights better performance in multi-step workflows. As a result, the model can handle longer and more complex tasks with less manual intervention.

The model also improves UI and web development workflows. Google says Gemini 3.7 Flash can follow design instructions more accurately when generating applications. 

Gemini 3.7 Flash Benchmark Performance

Google reports strong results across several benchmarks. On the FrontierCode 1.1 Main test, Gemini 3.7 Flash scored 43.6 percent. The supplied results put it ahead of several competing models.

The model also showed strong results on DeepSWE V1.1. It scored 65.3 percent, while Gemini 3.6 Flash scored 48.6 percent. However, GPT-5.6 Terra reportedly scored higher at 69.6 percent.

Gemini 3.7 Flash also reached 1,588 points on Code Arena. This was higher than the scores listed for Gemini 3.6 Flash, Claude Sonnet 5, GPT-5.6 Terra and Muse Spark 1.2.

Google also reports improvements in document comprehension and enterprise workflow automation. Therefore, the new Flash model targets both developers and business users.

Gemini 3.7 Flash Focuses on Speed and Practical AI

With Gemini 3.7 Flash, Google is focusing on practical AI workloads. The model combines faster Flash-series performance with stronger coding and agent capabilities.

Moreover, its lower introductory pricing could make it attractive for developers running AI-powered applications at scale. Google is now rolling out the model across its developer, enterprise and consumer products. 

Google has launched its next-generation Pixel 11 series in India. The company introduced the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL on Wednesday. All three models are powered by the new Tensor G6 processor. The Pro and Pro XL versions also feature a new HiLight system on the rear panel.

Pricing and Availability

The Pixel 11 starts at Rs 89,999 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. The higher 12GB + 512GB option costs Rs 1,04,999. It is available in Pistachio, Hibiscus, Frost, and Obsidian colours.

The Pixel 11 Pro starts at Rs 1,19,999 for the 12GB + 256GB model. The top 16GB + 512GB variant is priced at Rs 1,34,999. The Pixel 11 Pro XL begins at Rs 1,34,999 for the 12GB + 256GB configuration. Its top 16GB + 512GB version costs Rs 1,49,999. Both Pro models come in Canyon, Fog, Olive, and an all-matte Obsidian finish.

All three phones will go on sale from August 20. Buyers can purchase them from the Google Store, Flipkart, and other retail partners. Google has also launched matching accessories. The Pixelsnap Case is priced at Rs 4,900, the Pixelsnap Charger at Rs 4,500, and the Pixelsnap Ring Stand at Rs 2,979.

The company is offering up to Rs 10,000 instant discount on HDFC Bank credit card EMI purchases. Buyers can also access up to 24 months of no-cost EMI and an exchange bonus of up to Rs 9,000. Each phone includes a six-month Google AI Pro subscription.

Pixel 11 Specifications

The Pixel 11 features a thinner edge-to-edge glass camera bar. Google claims the design is 40 percent thinner than previous generations. It has a 6.3-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of up to 3,000 nits. Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protects the screen.

The phone runs on the Tensor G6 processor paired with the Titan M3 security chip. It offers 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB of storage. The rear camera system includes a 48-megapixel main sensor with optical image stabilisation, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 10.8-megapixel 5x telephoto camera. A 10.5-megapixel sensor handles selfies.

It ships with Android 17, an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, and an IP68 rating. The 4,985mAh battery supports 30W wired and 25W Qi 2.2 wireless charging. The device measures 152.8 × 72 × 8.6 mm and weighs 197 grams.

Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL Specifications

The Pro models introduce HiLight, a contextual LED alert system around the rear camera flash. The lights can show custom patterns, indicate Gemini status, and display colour codes for important contacts.

The Pixel 11 Pro has a 6.3-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display. The Pixel 11 Pro XL features a larger 6.8-inch QHD+ AMOLED screen. Both offer up to 3,600 nits peak brightness, a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection.

They are powered by the Tensor G6 and Titan M3 chip. Memory options go up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of storage. Both run Android 17.

The rear camera setup includes a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 48-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 48-megapixel telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom. A 42-megapixel front camera is present on both models.

The Pixel 11 Pro carries a 4,840mAh battery, while the Pro XL has a 5,115mAh battery. Both support 30W wired and 25W wireless charging. They include an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and IP68 protection. The Pro measures 152.7 × 71.9 × 8.4 mm and weighs 204 grams. The Pro XL measures 162.7 × 76.5 × 8.5 mm and weighs 226 grams.

Phantom Blade Zero is receiving a dedicated State of Play showcase next week. The upcoming Wuxia action game comes from Chinese developer S-Game. The presentation will air on August 17 and offer a deeper look at the game’s combat and systems.

S-Game plans to share nearly 20 minutes of new gameplay during the show. The State of Play will stream on August 17 at 7pm PT / 10pm ET. In India, the broadcast begins on August 18 at 7:30am IST. Viewers can watch it on PlayStation’s official YouTube and Twitch channels.

The game is now available for pre-order on PC and PS5. Players can reserve it on the PlayStation Store, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. S-Game released a new extended trailer on Tuesday to mark the start of pre-orders.

The trailer also confirmed that Hong Kong actor and martial artist Donnie Yen has worked as a creative consultant since 2023. Yen contributed his expertise in martial arts and action filmmaking to the combat design. The studio says his involvement helps deliver an authentic Kung-fu experience.

The 11-minute pre-order trailer features fast-paced melee combat, elaborate action sequences, and a boss fight staged on a speeding wagon. These scenes highlight the game’s focus on fluid and intense action.

The upcoming State of Play deep dive will explore Phantom Blade Zero’s gameplay systems and dynamic combat. It will also introduce the dark Wuxia setting known as the Phantom World. In addition, the presentation will reveal new characters and explain the custom builds that players can create to match their preferred style.

Phantom Blade Zero launches on PC and PS5 on October 29, 2026. The Standard edition is priced at Rs 4,299. The Digital Deluxe edition costs Rs 5,199. Players who pre-order the game will receive the Treasure Basin accessory and the Legacy outfit early. Both items can also be unlocked later through normal in-game progression.

YouTube launched its Partner Program in 2006. The year 2026 marks two decades since that launch. Over time, the platform has revised how it shares revenue with creators. Now, YouTube has updated the Partner Program terms. The company calls this the first major change since 2018.

The new rules raise the entry thresholds for fresh applicants. YouTube says the updates will help the program stay a leader in the creator economy. The company also expects to pay creators more in 2027 than it did in 2026.

The revised requirements take effect on February 1, 2027. New creators who want to join the Partner Program must meet higher targets. They need 8,000 qualified watch hours in the past year. Alternatively, they can qualify with 20 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days. Fan Funding and shopping product thresholds remain unchanged.

Currently, creators need 1,000 subscribers plus 4,000 qualified watch hours in the last 365 days. They can also qualify with 1,000 subscribers and 10 million Shorts views over 90 days. YouTube explains that the higher bars match the platform’s rapid growth. The service now records over 200 billion Shorts views every day. It also delivers more than one billion hours of watch time on television daily.

YouTube has also changed Shorts revenue sharing. Starting February 1, 2027, creators must reach 10 million qualified Shorts views in the previous 90 days to earn ads and subscription revenue from Shorts. Creators who fall below this level can still stay in the Partner Program. They will continue to earn from long-form content.

In addition, YouTube has expanded its Premium Lite plan. The company states that the plan is now available in all countries. Premium Lite lets users download videos for offline viewing. It also supports background playback for most content and removes some advertisements.

These changes aim to adjust the Partner Program to YouTube’s current scale while maintaining support for established creators.

iQOO will launch the Z11S in China next week. The company made the announcement on Monday. It will unveil the new Z11 series smartphone together with the iQOO Neo 11 Ultra.

Along with the launch date, the Vivo sub-brand has shared the design, key specifications, features, and colour options of both handsets. The phones are already listed on the company’s website. Each model will arrive in three colour options.

The iQOO Neo 11 Ultra features a horizontal pill-shaped camera module. In contrast, the iQOO Z11S carries a square-shaped camera island.

Both smartphones will go on sale in China on August 18 at 7:00 pm local time. Pre-orders are currently open through the Vivo online store.

The iQOO Neo 11 Ultra will be available in Light White, Shadow Black, and Wind Chaser colours. Meanwhile, the iQOO Z11S will come in black, green, and white options.

In design terms, the iQOO Z11S uses a square rear camera module that houses a dual-camera setup and an LED flash. It has a flat rear panel with the iQOO logo centred near the bottom. The power button and volume controls sit on the right side. A USB Type-C port and speaker grille appear at the bottom.

The iQOO Neo 11 Ultra also features a flat back panel. However, it uses a horizontal pill-shaped camera island with a dual rear camera system. The LED flash sits beside the camera unit. Button placement and branding follow a similar layout to the Z11S. Three antenna bands are visible on the right side.

On the specification side, the iQOO Neo 11 Ultra will carry a 9,100mAh battery. It will also feature a 2K resolution flat display.

The iQOO Z11S will become the company’s first smartphone with a 10,000mAh battery. Images further confirm that it will include a 50-megapixel primary rear camera.

More details are expected in the coming days ahead of the August 18 launch.

The Amazon Great Freedom Sale 2026 is now live. It offers significant discounts across smartphones, electronics, home appliances, and apparel. Mid-range smartphone buyers can find a strong deal on the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G.

The device currently sells for Rs. 31,999. Its original launch price stood at Rs. 41,999. This represents a direct discount of Rs. 10,000. Moreover, buyers can combine bank and card offers to reduce the final cost further.

Eligible credit card users can save up to Rs. 2,511 on EMI interest charges. Amazon also provides a no-cost EMI option starting at Rs. 1,125 per month. In addition, customers upgrading from an older phone can use the exchange offer. Depending on the model and condition, the exchange bonus can reach up to Rs. 30,350.

The Galaxy A56 5G features a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display. It supports an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz. Outdoor peak brightness reaches 1,200 nits. Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protects the screen from scratches.

An aluminium frame supports the design. The phone carries IP67 dust and water resistance certification. Samsung’s Exynos 1580 processor, built on a 4nm architecture, powers the device. It pairs with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage.

The smartphone ships with Android 15. Samsung promises six years of security updates and six generations of operating system upgrades.

A triple rear camera system handles photography. It includes a 50MP main sensor with optical image stabilisation, an ultra-wide lens, and a macro sensor. The setup can record video in up to 4K resolution. Galaxy AI editing tools further support photo enhancement.

A 5,000mAh battery powers daily use. It supports 45W fast charging.

With its current price close to Rs. 30,000 and a balanced set of features, the Galaxy A56 5G stands out as a well-rounded mid-range option during the sale.

Redmi has launched the 17 5G in China. The company introduced the smartphone on Thursday after unveiling the Redmi Note 17 series.

The phone is now available for purchase on the Xiaomi website in China. It comes in three colour options and two memory configurations.

Pricing starts at CNY 999 for the base 4GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. The higher 6GB RAM and 128GB storage model costs CNY 1,199.

Buyers can choose from Cold Mist Blue, Feather Mist White, and Star Rock Black finishes.

The Redmi 17 5G runs on an octa-core Unisoc T8300 processor built on a 6nm process. The chipset pairs with up to 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. Moreover, the phone ships with HyperOS 3 based on Android 16.

A 6.9-inch HD LCD touchscreen forms the display. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. Peak brightness reaches 800 nits. In addition, the screen includes DC dimming and Wet Touch 2.0 for better response with damp fingers.

The camera setup remains simple. A single 13-megapixel sensor handles rear photography. An 8-megapixel front camera supports selfies and video calls.

A 6,300mAh battery powers the device. It supports 15W wired charging and 7.5W reverse wired charging.

Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4, and a USB Type-C port. The phone also supports GPS, Galileo, and QZSS. Sensors include an ambient light sensor, accelerometer, and e-compass.

The Redmi 17 5G measures 171.56 x 79.47 x 8.15 mm and weighs about 210 grams. It functions as a dual-SIM smartphone.