Google has released a suite of updates to its Gemini artificial intelligence platform, including the launch of Lyria 3, a recent music generation model, and Gemini 3.1 Pro, an enhanced version of its core AI. The announcements, made on February 20, 2026, signal a continued push by Google DeepMind to expand the capabilities of its AI offerings.
Lyria 3, now available within the Gemini app, allows users to create 30-second musical tracks from text or image prompts. The model generates complete songs, including instrumentals, vocals, and lyrics, offering a new avenue for creative expression, according to Google. The company highlighted the ability to tailor soundtracks to specific moments or feelings.
Alongside Lyria 3, Google unveiled Gemini 3.1 Pro, designed for more complex tasks. This upgrade features improved intelligence and is intended for demanding workflows. A specialized reasoning mode, called Deep Think, is also available for Google AI Ultra subscribers, focusing on applications in science, and engineering.
The updates also include enhancements to Google’s image generation capabilities with Nano Banana 2, which allows for the addition of text in any language to images with improved accuracy and speed. Veo Templates have also been introduced, providing pre-designed video styles that users can customize.
Google has also integrated SynthID, an imperceptible watermark, into all music generated by the Gemini app. This technology is designed to identify content created by Google AI. The company also provides tools to verify whether audio is AI-generated.
Gemini now provides direct links to scientific papers, aiming to streamline research and ensure the credibility of information. This feature allows users to access verified scientific citations directly from search results.
The Gemini app, which hosts these new features, is available to users aged 18 and over in multiple languages, with increased usage limits for subscribers. The release of Gemini 3.1 Pro and Lyria 3 follows the initial launch of Gemini 3, demonstrating Google’s rapid development cycle in the AI space.
