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Google Cloud References Point to Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash, a Likely Incremental Video Model Update

November 5, 2026 at 08:48 EST

Media Generation
Foundation Models

Google appears to be preparing Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash, a new version of its video generation model, according to references spotted on Google Cloud Platform (GCP); the update is expected to be a minor step beyond the current Omni 1.1 Flash.

Model sighting · Google

Google may be preparing Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash

A possible minor update to Google's video generation model, one step beyond the current Omni 1.1 Flash. No official announcement, release date, or pricing has been published.

From sighting to availability

Current

Omni 1.1 Flash

Existing video model in the Omni line

→

Sighted

Omni 1.2 Flash

Expected to be an incremental upgrade

→

Not yet confirmed

Public release

Possibly via Vertex AI, or staged, renamed, or withheld

What the sighting suggests

A Flash variant, aimed at faster, more economical generation
Incremental improvements rather than a new architecture
A possible early signal of cloud availability for developers

What remains unknown

Output quality and supported durations
Resolution and benchmark results
Release dates, pricing, and availability

Bottom line

A model reference is not a launch. The model's real impact depends on what Google discloses.

The sighting fits the rapid pace of AI video iteration, where point updates target quality, speed, and cost. Until an official statement arrives, the scope of this update remains open.

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