Google I/O 2025 kicks off with a keynote on May 20 at 10:30 PM IST. The event is expected to focus heavily on AI, with updates on Project Astra and Project Mariner
Ahead of its developer-focused I/O conference, Google has scheduled the Android Show I/O edition for 13 May, where the software company is expected to announce updates related to the Android ecosystem
Google said it has integrated its on-device AI model, Gemini Nano, into Chrome that will enable the web browser to analyse and detect malicious web pages, web notifications, and more
The latest iPad version of Gemini app introduces support for split-screen layout, home screen widget, integration with Google Photos, and more
Powered by the Gemini 2.0, AI Mode is designed to respond to more complex queries using advanced reasoning, multimodal input processing, and deeper analysis
The Gemini app will support AI-powered image editing with natural language prompts, style transformations and watermarking for authenticity
Initially, the on-screen awareness and camera sharing features of the Gemini Live were offered in free-tier model only to select Pixel and Samsung Galaxy smartphones
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Using the Veo 2 model, Gemini can generate an eight-second video clip at 720p resolution, delivered as an MP4 file in a 16:9 landscape format
To enable Gemini access in Google Photos, open the Gemini app, go to the profile menu in the top-right corner, tap on apps, and scroll to the media section to turn it on
While Google Circle to Search lets users search for screen elements via web search, "Circle Screen" will offer AI-powered responses
An instance was reported where an AI Overview contained as many as 31 internal links, packed into a fairly short summary whereas only seven links directed to external websites
Deep Research with Gemini 2.5 Pro model is limited to Gemini Advanced subscribers; however, free users can continue to use the tool with 2.0 Flash Thinking
Google is also introducing a new AI-powered 'Help me refine' tool in Docs that will help users in writing and content structuring
The new Gemini Live features allow people to share their smartphone's screen or live camera feed with the AI chatbot for real-time help
Gems are customisable chatbots within Gemini, which can be created and personalised with a custom set of instructions
Google said that the Audio Overview feature converts documents, slides, and reports generated in Deep Research mode into an AI-generated audio with podcast-like discussion
The Pixel 9a has reportedly appeared on FCC listing recently, suggesting that the affordable Google AI smartphone is set to launch soon
Google's newly introduced Search Mode expands on AI Overview with more advanced reasoning, thinking, and multimodal capabilities
In the March 2025 Pixel drop, Google has released improved scam detection feature for calls and texts, option to connect external cameras, and more for select Pixel smartphones