March 18, 2026 · Google Gemini API
Gemini API combines built-in tools with function calling, adds Maps grounding for Gemini 3
- Released the new Built-in Tools and Function Calling Combination feature, making it possible to use Gemini's built-in tools alongside custom function calling tools in a single API call.
- Grounding with Google Maps is now supported for Gemini 3 models going forward.