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Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash Reaches General Availability

Google released Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash as a GA model on August 27, 2026. This brief outlines its documented specs and evaluation steps for engineers.

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Official Release Details

Google officially released gemini-omni-1.1-flash on August 27, 2026. The announcement identifies this version as generally available (GA). The provider describes the model as a fast, conversational video generation and editing tool. The source explicitly states that this release includes significant new capabilities, though it does not list specific technical changes or architectural details in the provided excerpt.

Documented Specifications

The official API documentation lists specific parameters for this model. It accepts text and image inputs. Its output modality is listed as text. The context window is set at 131,072 tokens, while the maximum output length is 65,536 tokens. The record indicates that open weights are not confirmed for this release. Pricing information is currently null in the source data, meaning no cost structure is established in the provided facts.

  • Input Modalities: Text, Image
  • Output Modality: Text
  • Context Window: 131,072 tokens
  • Max Output Tokens: 65,536

Evaluation Procedure

Engineers should evaluate the model by testing its response to specific prompts. First, measure the latency when processing text and image inputs. Next, compare the generated text outputs against expected results for video generation tasks. Finally, validate that the output stays within the 65,536 token limit. These steps confirm operational behavior without assuming unverified benefits.

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What date was the model released?

The source records the release date as August 27, 2026. This is the historical event date distinct from any current publication date.

Are open weights available?

The source states that open weights are not confirmed. This fact does not establish whether local installation is possible or impossible; it only records the lack of confirmation.