Jules January 30, 2026 Changelog
What changed in Jules agent January 30, 2026, released 2026-01-30 — explained in plain English.
TLDR
- Jules just got a major "brain upgrade" to a new AI model called Gemini 3 Flash.
- It is now the default model for everyone, no matter what account type you have.
- It thinks much faster and is noticeably smarter than the old model.
- Basically, Jules is acting like it just drank a double espresso.
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Jules is the software getting this update, and this release matters to anyone who uses it. By swapping out the old AI "brain" for a newer, faster one, the whole program can now handle your requests more quickly and with better results.
What's new
- New base model: Jules now uses Gemini 3 Flash as its main engine. Think of this as swapping out the engine of a car for a newer, more powerful model. It's the new default for all users, so you get it automatically.
Improvements
- Faster speeds: The new model is much quicker than the previous one (Gemini 2.5 Pro), so you won't have to wait as long for answers.
- Smarter thinking: Along with being faster, it's significantly more capable, meaning it can understand you better and handle more complex tasks than the old version.
This is our plain-language summary. Read the complete, official notes on the Jules official changelog ↗.
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