Gemini 3 arrives with major capability jumps
The third-generation Gemini model expands Google's portfolio with faster inference, deeper context handling, and improvements in multimodal reasoning.
What’s new
- A standalone coding workspace built around Gemini 3.
- Higher scores on reasoning and coding benchmarks.
- Expanded long-context capabilities for complex documents.
Why Google built a separate coding app
- Developers increasingly expect integrated AI coding assistants.
- Competition from GitHub Copilot, OpenAI’s new coding tools, and independent startups is intensifying.
- A dedicated coding interface strengthens developer experience.
Why it matters
- Signals Google's push to reassert leadership in LLM performance.
- Expands options for enterprise and developer ecosystems.
- Sets expectations for future multimodal development tools.