Google just fired the newest shot in the AI war, and it’s a big one.
The company on Tuesday unveiled a preview of Gemini 3 Pro, the latest iteration of its core AI model. This isn’t just an upgrade; it’s the model that’s about to power Google’s entire search engine and the flagship Gemini app—a deep integration at launch that signals just how central AI is now to the company’s future.
Why this matters now: It builds on Google’s quiet, but crucial, momentum. Reports are already circulating that a future custom model could power Apple’s Siri, a deal that would be a monumental win for the Mountain View giant.
Driving the news: Gemini 3 Pro is rolling out immediately to the Gemini app and will simultaneously start powering AI Mode in Search. Google is claiming new high scores on benchmarks, promising more nuanced and complex answers, and, critically, the ability to generate interactive graphics directly in response to user prompts.
For developers, access starts today via Vertex AI and AI Studio. Google is also dropping a new agentic ai tool called Antigravity, designed to let developers describe app functionality conceptually rather than coding it line by line. Think of it as a massive shortcut for the dev cycle.