Google I/O 2025 showcased the company's latest innovations in AI, Android, and hardware. From Gemini 2.5 to Android XR smart glasses, here's everything you need to know about this year's event.

Google I/O 2025: All the Major Announcements and Breakthroughs

Google’s annual developer conference, Google I/O 2025, took place on May 20-21 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. As expected, this year’s event was heavily focused on artificial intelligence advancements while also featuring significant updates to Android, new hardware, and developer tools. Let’s dive into everything Google announced during this milestone event.

Key Highlights from Google I/O 2025

• Gemini 2.5 Pro with revolutionary “Deep Think” mode
• New AI Ultra subscription tier at $249.99 per month
• Veo 3 and Imagen 4 for advanced AI-generated video and images
• Android XR smart glasses and partnerships with Warby Parker
• Updates to Google Search, Maps, and other core services
• Developer tools including Stitch for UI design

Gemini AI Advancements

Gemini 2.5 Pro and Deep Think

One of the most significant announcements was the introduction of Gemini 2.5 Pro with Deep Think mode. This enhanced reasoning capability allows the model to consider multiple answers and solutions before responding, substantially boosting its performance on complex tasks.

Deep Think works similarly to OpenAI’s o1-pro and upcoming o3-pro models, using an engine to search for and synthesize the best solution to a given problem. Google is taking extra precautions with this feature, initially making it available only to “trusted testers” via the Gemini API while conducting thorough safety evaluations.

Gemini Ultra Subscription

Google introduced a new premium tier called “AI Ultra” priced at $249.99 per month. This subscription delivers what Google calls the “highest level of access” to its AI-powered apps and services, including:

• Veo 3 video generator
• Flow video editing app
• Access to Gemini 2.5 Pro’s Deep Think mode (when available)
• Higher limits for NotebookLM and Whisk image remixing
• Gemini chatbot integration in Chrome
• “Agentic” tools powered by Project Mariner
• YouTube Premium
• 30TB of storage across Google Drive, Photos, and Gmail

Gemini App Updates

Google announced that Gemini apps now have more than 400 million monthly active users. Key updates include:

• Gemini Live’s camera and screen-sharing capabilities rolling out to all iOS and Android users this week
• Integration with Google Maps for directions
• Calendar integration for event creation
• Task creation with Google Tasks
• Deep Research improvement, allowing users to upload private PDFs and images

AI Creation Tools

Veo 3 Video Generation

Veo 3, Google’s latest AI video generation model, introduces the ability to create sound effects, background noises, and dialogue to accompany videos. The quality of generated footage has significantly improved compared to its predecessor, Veo 2.

Veo 3 is available starting now in the Gemini chatbot app for AI Ultra subscribers, accepting both text and image prompts.

Imagen 4

Google’s newest image generator, Imagen 4, provides faster performance than Imagen 3, with even quicker variants planned for the near future. It excels at rendering fine details like fabrics, water droplets, and animal fur, supporting both photorealistic and abstract styles in various aspect ratios up to 2K resolution.

Both Veo 3 and Imagen 4 will power Flow, Google’s AI-focused video editing tool designed for filmmakers.

Developer Tools

Stitch

Google introduced Stitch, an AI-powered tool to help developers design web and mobile app front-ends by generating necessary UI elements and code. Developers can prompt Stitch to create app UIs with just a few words or even an image, providing HTML and CSS markup for the generated designs.

Android Studio Updates

Google announced new features for Android Studio Narwhal Feature Drop (2025.2), focusing on AI-powered tools with Gemini, enhancements to Compose UI development, and more to streamline the Android development process.

Hardware and Android

Android XR and Smart Glasses

In a significant hardware push, Google showcased its Android XR platform with demos of smart glasses that can run Gemini and other AI features. The company announced partnerships with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster to challenge Meta’s Ray-Ban Meta glasses in the smart eyewear market.

These glasses integrate with Project Astra, which combines visual recognition with voice commands to create a more intuitive and helpful AI assistant experience.

Pixel 10 Hints

While Google didn’t officially unveil the Pixel 10 series at I/O (as expected, since Pixel phones are typically announced in the fall), several of the AI features and capabilities shown during the event are likely to be featured in the upcoming Pixel 10 lineup, including enhanced camera AI capabilities and smarter Google Assistant features powered by Gemini.

Google Services Updates

Google Search

Google announced that AI Mode in Search is now available to everyone in the United States, bringing more conversational and detailed search results powered by Gemini.

Other Service Enhancements

Google also showcased updates to Maps, YouTube, and other core services, all enhanced with the company’s latest AI technologies.

What This Means for the Future

Google I/O 2025 represents a clear direction for the company: AI-first across all products and services. The integration of Gemini across Google’s ecosystem, from mobile apps to browsers, from smart glasses to developer tools, demonstrates how seriously Google is taking the AI revolution.

With the introduction of more powerful AI models, new hardware form factors like smart glasses, and tools that make development and content creation easier, Google is positioning itself at the forefront of the next wave of technological innovation.

How to Watch Google I/O Sessions

If you missed the live event, you can catch up with all Google I/O 2025 content through on-demand sessions. Google has made over 100 sessions, codelabs, and other materials available starting May 22. Visit the Google I/O website for complete access.

As Google continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible with AI and connected technologies, the announcements from I/O 2025 give us a glimpse into a future where technology becomes even more personal, helpful, and integrated into our daily lives. Whether you’re a developer, tech enthusiast, or everyday user of Google products, these innovations are set to reshape our digital experiences in the months and years ahead.