At Google I/O 2025, held on 20 May, Google revealed a wave of AI-focused updates across its products and platforms. The central theme at the developer conference was clear: integrating Gemini, its family of large language models, more deeply into its ecosystem. “The opportunity with AI is truly as big as it gets,” said Google CEO Sundar Pichai. From a 3D video platform , long-context models to developer agents, AI-powered design tools, and spatial computing platforms, Gemini’s capabilities are being integrated across Google’s ecosystem. Here’s a rundown of the biggest announcements at Google I/O 2025.
At #GoogleIO, we shared how decades of AI research have now become reality.
From a total reimagining of Search to Agent Mode, Veo 3 and more, Gemini season will be the most exciting era of AI yet.
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— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) May 20, 2025
Google Beam:
Google has introduced Google Beam, an evolution of its Project Starline research, which aimed to make remote conversations feel like in-person interactions. Beam uses six cameras and an AI-driven volumetric video model to transform 2D video streams into real-time 3D experiences, delivering near-perfect head tracking to the millimetre and rendering at 60 frames per second. Built on Google Cloud, Beam ensures enterprise-grade reliability and compatibility with existing workflows. Google is partnering with HP and Zoom to bring Beam devices to workplaces, with initial showcases at InfoComm in the coming weeks and availability for select customers later this year.
Gemini App: A Universal AI assistant
The Gemini app, which Google says now has over 400 million monthly active users, is being positioned as a universal AI assistant.
Gemini Live, incorporating camera and screen-sharing features from Project Astra, is available on Android and rolling out to iOS. Users can point their phones at objects or share screens for real-time assistance with tasks like interview preparation or marathon training. The app now includes Imagen 4 for high-quality image generation and Veo 3, a video generation model with native support for sound effects and dialogue. Gemini is also integrating with Chrome, allowing users to ask questions while browsing.
Google introduced two subscription plans to enhance the Gemini experience. Google AI Pro, priced at $19.99/month (Rs 1700 approximately) offers access to advanced tools like Flow and NotebookLM, replacing the Gemini Advanced plan with higher usage limits. Google AI Ultra, at $249.99/month – about Rs 21,400 – (US-only, with a 50 per cent discount for the first three months), targets early adopters with access to the most powerful models, higher rate limits, and experimental features like Agent Mode, set to launch on desktop soon. Students in the US, Brazil, Indonesia, Japan, and the UK can access Google AI Pro free for a year.
Flow: AI-powered filmmaking
Google has also launched Flow, an AI filmmaking tool designed for professionals and beginners, powered by Gemini, Imagen, and Veo models. Key features include camera controls for adjusting motion and angles, Scenebuilder for editing and extending shots, asset management for organising prompts, and Flow TV, a showcase of AI-generated video clips with visible prompts to inspire creators. Veo 3, integrated into Flow, supports sound effects, background noises, and character dialogue, aiming to streamline video production.
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