Everything announced at Google I/O 2025

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Google I/O 2025 Recap: All the AI, Android XR, Gemini, and Beam Announcements

Google I/O 2025, the tech giant’s flagship developer conference, took place on May 20–21 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. Packed with product announcements, AI updates, and futuristic innovations, this year’s keynote showcased Google’s vision for the future of search, AI, AR/VR, and productivity tools. Here’s a full breakdown of everything you need to know.

AI Updates: Gemini 2.5, Deep Think, and Gemini Ultra

One of the highlights of Google I/O 2025 was the expansion of AI-powered tools. Google’s Gemini 2.5 is now equipped with upgraded security, enhanced reasoning capabilities, and better efficiency. The Deep Think mode in Gemini 2.5 Pro allows the AI to evaluate multiple answers before responding, improving accuracy and contextual understanding.

Google introduced Gemini Ultra, a premium AI subscription plan priced at $250/month (with an introductory 50% off for three months). Subscribers gain early access to advanced features such as Veo 3, Google’s new AI video generator, Flow, a video editing tool, and 30TB of storage across Gmail, Google Drive, and Photos. Gemini Ultra also integrates YouTube Premium and Google’s AI agents for complex tasks like research, booking tickets, or managing emails.

Other AI highlights include:

• AI Mode in Search: A new experimental interface for complex queries, available to U.S. users. It can generate charts, compare products, provide virtual try-ons, and track prices for shopping.

• Project Astra: A universal AI assistant capable of handling multimodal queries, from emails to web searches, helping with tasks like product research or scheduling.

• NotebookLM app: Now available on iOS and Android, it allows users to create AI-powered notebooks for video, blog posts, and documents, with mind maps and audio summaries.

• Google Meet real-time translation: Converts speech between languages while retaining tone and cadence.

Google also rolled out Gemini Live for mobile devices, enabling AI interactions with live video and screenshots, and Search Live, which lets users ask questions based on their camera feed.

Android XR and Augmented Reality

Google offered a closer look at Android XR, its platform for augmented, virtual, and mixed reality. The initial demos included immersive 360-degree videos, mini Google Maps, and live translation features.

Google revealed a second Android XR device in collaboration with Xreal, called Project Aura, along with partnerships with Samsung, Gentle Monster, and Warby Parker for AR smart glasses. Google’s own XR headset is expected later this year, promising more accessible AR experiences.

Chrome and Security Upgrades

Google is enhancing Chrome’s password manager, which will automatically update compromised passwords on supported websites. Additionally, Gemini AI integration in Chrome allows users to ask questions and get summaries of open tabs.

Google Beam: 3D Teleconferencing

The rebranded Google Beam (formerly Project Starline) brings 3D video conferencing to enterprise users. Using multiple cameras and AI-generated 3D models, Beam enables life-like remote interactions. When integrated with Google Meet, it also provides AI-powered real-time speech translation, preserving tone, voice, and expressions.

Wear OS 6 Introduces Unified Fonts, Dynamic Theming, and Enhanced Developer Tools

Google is giving Wear OS a fresh new look with the launch of Wear OS 6, focusing on cleaner visuals and improved customization. One of the biggest updates is a unified font style across tiles, offering a more polished and consistent appearance for apps on smartwatches.

In addition, Pixel Watches are getting dynamic theming, a feature that automatically syncs app colors with watch faces for a more cohesive and personalized experience. This means your apps and watch face will seamlessly match, creating a visually appealing interface every time you glance at your wrist.

To support developers, Google is introducing a new design reference platform aimed at simplifying app customization and ensuring smooth transitions within apps. Alongside this, the company is providing updated design guidelines and Figma design files, making it easier for developers to create attractive, user-friendly smartwatch apps.

With these upgrades, Wear OS 6 is set to deliver a cleaner, more unified design language while empowering developers to build better, more personalized smartwatch experiences.

Other Google Announcements

• Google Play improvements: Enhanced subscription tools, topic pages, audio previews, and improved checkout experiences for developers.

• Android Studio AI tools: Agent Mode and “Journeys” features powered by Gemini 2.5 Pro to help developers identify bugs, crashes, and improve app quality.

• SynthID Detector: A tool to detect AI-generated content using digital watermarks, aimed at media professionals and researchers.

Key Takeaways

Google I/O 2025 reinforced the company’s focus on AI, AR/VR, and productivity. From Gemini Ultra and AI Mode to Beam and Android XR, Google is integrating AI deeply across its ecosystem. Developers and consumers alike can expect smarter search, seamless AR experiences, and advanced creative tools in the coming months.