<div id="readability-page-1"><figure>  <img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/io2026.jpg/query-Y3JvcD0wLDAsMTAwLDEwMCZxdWFsaXR5PTkwJnN0cmlwPWFsbA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1500" height="1000" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/io2026.jpg/query-Y3JvcD0wLDAsMTAwLDEwMCZxdWFsaXR5PTkwJnN0cmlwPWFsbA"/>  <figcaption>  Google CEO Sundar Pichai on stage at I/O 2026. | Screenshot: YouTube </figcaption> </figure> <p>Google's I/O 2026 keynote today was once again full of AI-related announcements including a new family of Gemini 3.5 AI models, new features for Search and Gmail, and updates about its Project Aura smart glasses.</p> <p>If you weren't able to tune into the event's livestream today or follow along with our live blog, you can catch up on everything you missed in our roundup below.</p> <h2><strong>Gemini 3.5</strong></h2> <p>Google launched updated AI models at I/O, starting with Gemini 3.5 Flash, with Gemini 3.5 Pro following next month. Starting today, Gemini 3.5 Flash will be the default model for the Gemini app and AI Mode in Search. Google says the new model is significantly  …</p> <p>Read the full story at The Verge.</p></div>

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<p>At Google I/O 2026, CEO Sundar Pichai announced several AI advancements, including the Gemini 3.5 AI models, enhancements for Search and Gmail, and updates on Project Aura smart glasses. The Gemini 3.5 Flash model is now the default for the Gemini app and AI Mode in Search, with the Pro version set to launch next month.</p>

- Google's I/O 2026 keynote featured several AI-related announcements, including the new Gemini 3.5 AI models and updates on Project Aura smart glasses.  
- The launch of Gemini 3.5 Flash marks its introduction as the default model for the Gemini app and AI Mode in Search, with Gemini 3.5 Pro expected next month.  
- For those who missed the event, a comprehensive roundup of the announcements is available.

The 13 biggest announcements at Google I/O 2026