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The 13 biggest announcements at Google I/O 2026
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TL;DR
- Google launched Gemini 3.5 Flash and Pro models, with Flash becoming the default for the Gemini app and AI Mode in Search.
- A redesigned Gemini app with a 'neural expressive' look is rolling out.
- New Gemini Omni models, starting with Omni Flash, can generate video from various inputs.
- Gemini Spark is an always-on AI agent for Google Workspace and third-party apps.
- Users can now 'vibe-code' entire native Android apps in AI Studio.
- Updated Project Aura smart glasses feature a redesigned compute puck with a fingerprint sensor.
- Two new pairs of audio-only Android XR smart glasses from Warby Parker and Gentle Monster are launching this fall.
- Google introduced 'Universal Cart' to allow users to shop across different merchants and services.
- Gmail's search is enhanced with a Gemini Live experience for voice-driven information extraction.
- Google Workspace gains Pics, an app for iterative AI image editing.
- Google Search now supports text, image, file, video, and Chrome tab inputs, and introduces 'information agents'.
- Google Search will feature 'generative UI' for simulations and interactive tables, and generate 'mini apps'.
- Google introduced new pricing tiers for its AI Ultra subscription.
- AI detection tools are being expanded to Chrome and Search using SynthID watermarking and C2PA Content Credentials.
- Google Beam is experimenting with lifelike AI agents like Sophie for more personable calls.