The 13 biggest announcements at Google I/O 2026

Source: The Verge

Overview

Google’s I/O 2026 keynote was packed with AI‑related announcements, including a new family of Gemini 3.5 models, new features for Search and Gmail, and updates on Project Aura smart glasses. If you missed the livestream or the live blog, here’s a quick roundup of the biggest announcements.

Gemini 3.5

Google introduced updated AI models at I/O, starting with Gemini 3.5 Flash. The Gemini 3.5 Pro model is slated to launch next month. As of today, Gemini 3.5 Flash becomes the default model for:

• The Gemini app
• AI Mode in Google Search

Google says the new model delivers significantly improved performance and capabilities.

Read the full story at The Verge.