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The 13 biggest announcements at Google I/O 2026
Gemini 3.5 Flash is now the default. Google just reset the baseline for Search and Gmail.
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Why it matters
Google rolled out Gemini 3.5 models at I/O 2026, making the new Flash variant the default across its consumer products. This signals a capability jump and competitive positioning against OpenAI and Claude in the search and productivity layer.
The key facts
5 to knowGemini 3.5 Flash launched and set as default in Gemini app and Search AI Mode
Gemini 3.5 Pro coming next month
New features for Search and Gmail announced
Project Aura smart glasses updates included
Announced at Google I/O 2026 keynote
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Publisher excerpt: Google CEO Sundar Pichai on stage at I/O 2026. | Screenshot: YouTube 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. If you weren't…