Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite improves long-context retrieval over 3.1 Flash-Lite (MRCRv2)

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Google has updated its ultra-lightweight Flash-Lite model to version 3.5, showing significant gains in retrieving information from massive datasets. The new version outpaces its predecessor in long-context accuracy, making it cheaper and more reliable for processing giant documents. This is a targeted win for developers building apps that need to 'read' books or codebases on a budget.