Google is taking a bold leap into the future of artificial intelligence, unveiling a wave of transformative updates across its core products, Search, Gmail, and Meet, during its annual I/O 2025 developer conference in California.
The company’s latest AI model, Gemini 2.5, headlines the announcement. Touted as Google’s most advanced model to date, Gemini 2.5 is now integrated into key products and will soon support new features like automatic ticket purchases and live video search.
“We’re witnessing AI become more intelligent, personalised, and agentic,” said Google CEO Sundar Pichai, calling the latest advancements a “major milestone.” He added that decades of research are finally translating into practical, everyday tools for users, businesses, and entire communities.
As part of the updates, the U.S. rollout of “AI Mode” in Google Search offers instant summaries, shopping assistance, and even planning help. Shoppers can now try on items using their own photos and enjoy a seamless “agentic checkout” experience.
In Gmail, users will benefit from more tailored smart replies, while Google Meet will introduce real-time speech translation, making global communication smoother and more inclusive.
The Gemini 2.5 model will be available in two formats: Pro and Flash. The Pro version includes “Deep Think,” a high-level reasoning mode designed to tackle complex math, coding, and analytical tasks.
Creative professionals are also in for a treat. Google launched new generative media tools, Imagen 4 and Veo 3—for producing visuals, video, and audio content.
The Gemini app itself now includes features like Deep Research, Canvas, and live camera and screen-sharing, expanding its utility across Android and iOS platforms.
Two new AI experiences, Beam and Flow, were also unveiled, along with a premium subscription tier that unlocks exclusive access to the company’s most powerful AI tools and features.
This rollout marks a significant expansion of Google’s year-long transformation, which began with “AI Overviews”, short summaries that now often appear atop search results, reshaping the way information is accessed online.
