Google rolls out Gemini 3.5 Flash, Spark agent, and new video generation tools

Estefano Gomez· May 19, 2026 · 6:58 PM UTC ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 27 views

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Google has launched a significant update to its Gemini app, introducing new features aimed at enhancing user experience. The update includes Gemini 3.5 Flash, Gemini Omni, and a new AI agent called Gemini Spark, which operates continuously in the background. This rollout aims to transition Gemini from a reactive chatbot to a proactive AI assistant, catering to over 900 million users worldwide.

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▪Google's Gemini app now has over 900 million monthly users across 230 countries.
▪The update features Gemini Spark, a 24/7 AI agent that can manage tasks in the background.
▪Gemini Spark is designed to assist with tools like Gmail, Docs, and Slides, even when devices are locked.

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▪ Google turns Gemini into a proactive AI agent with Spark, Daily Brief, and a major redesign — Android Authority
▪ Gemini app rolling out ‘Neural Expressive’ redesign, 3.5 Flash, 24/7 Spark agent, & Daily Brief — 9to5Google

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<img src="https://static.cryptobriefing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/19144649/6aae621e-219e-43a4-9300-72fb306fc00a-800x420.jpg" alt="Google rolls out Gemini 3.5 Flash, Spark agent, and new video generation tools" class="w-full aspect-[19/10] object-cover" /> Google rolls out Gemini 3.5 Flash, Spark agent, and new video generation tools Google introduced Gemini Spark, a 24/7 AI agent for background tasks, alongside Gemini Omni, a new model for cinematic video generation. Share Add us on Google by Estefano Gomez May. 19, 2026 Google is rolling out a major update to the Gemini app, introducing new agentic features, a redesigned interface, and expanded video generation tools as the company pushes Gemini beyond a chatbot into a more proactive AI assistant.

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