Google i/o 2025 highlights: gemini 2. 5, ai search mode, project astra and smart glasses unveiled

GOOGLE UNVEILED A WAVE OF INNOVATIONS LINEUP AROUND AI- FROM AI-POWERED SEARCH AND THE GEMINI 2.5 UPGRADE TO FUTURISTIC SMART GLASSES AND AI-GENERATED VIDEOS, GOOGLE’S FOCUS WAS ON MAKING

TECHNOLOGY MORE PROACTIVE, PERSONALISED, AND INTUITIVE FOR USERS. New Delhi: Google I/O 2025, the annual developer conference of the tech giant which started yesterday was packed with

futuristic announcements focused heavily on artificial intelligence. From enhancing Google Search with AI-powered conversational responses to unveiling the powerful Gemini 2.5 model and

next-gen Project Astra assistant, Google showcased how it plans to shape the future of user interaction. The event also brought several exciting innovations in Gmail, Chrome, and Android XR,

including a sneak peek at AI-powered smart glasses and a new video generation tool called Flow.  Here's a look at the biggest announcements that could soon change how we use Google

apps and services in India. KEY ANNOUNCEMENTS AT GOOGLE I/O 2025 * AI MODE IN GOOGLE SEARCH: Google launched AI Mode — a conversational, context-aware alternative to traditional search. It

supports follow-up questions and pulls data from multiple sources. This feature is rolling out globally in over 40 languages and 200+ countries. * GEMINI 2.5 & PROJECT ASTRA: Google’s

most powerful AI model, Gemini 2.5, now features “Deep Think Mode” for complex coding and reasoning. Available under a new Ultra AI Plan priced at $249/month, it includes premium tools like

Imagen 4 and Flow for video generation. Project Astra, Google’s universal AI assistant, now powers real-time proactive task management, integrating with Gemini for voice and app-based

controls. * GMAIL & CHROME GET SMARTER: Gmail will soon summarise long threads and suggest replies using Gemini. Chrome introduces a one-click password fix for compromised credentials

across over 1,000 websites using AI detection and generation. * VISUAL AI AND REAL-TIME CAMERA INTEGRATION: Using your smartphone’s camera, Gemini can now recognise objects, suggest recipes,

and translate signs in real-time, transforming the way users interact with the physical world. * AI VIDEO GENERATION WITH FLOW & VEO 3: Flow, Google's new text-to-video platform,

lets users create short clips with AI using text and images. The upgraded Veo 3 model delivers realistic 8-second video clips with fewer visual errors. * ANDROID XR AND SMART GLASSES: Google

partnered with Warby Parker, Samsung, and Xreal to launch stylish AI-enabled smart glasses under the Android XR ecosystem, blending fashion with immersive tech.