Following updates to the models that are available for all users, Google today announced Gemini 2.5 Pro (experimental) for Advanced subscribers and developers. Like before, Google is doing another mid-year/model update. 

Following the announcement earlier this month, Gems, or custom versions of Gemini that users can create and customize, are now more widely available for free users on the Android and iOS app.

In November of 2023, the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) announced Aliro as a new standard for smart locks, and Google Wallet is now adding support.

Google announced the new Search AI Mode at the start of March, and waitlist access is now expanding beyond Google One AI Premium to free users.

Following the extended long-press and boosted vibration, Google’s next update for Circle to Search is a transparent navigation bar for Search results. 

As promised at MWC earlier this month, Google’s rollout of Project Astra-powered camera and screen sharing capabilities to Gemini Live is now underway.

Earlier this month, some Google Maps users found that their Timeline location history was missing, but the company has now fixed the issue.

Besides Search and Discover, the Google app on Android offers a bookmarking system that is now getting a fresh coat of paint as part of the “Activity” tab.

Following the web introduction on Tuesday, Gemini Canvas is now rolling out to the Android and iOS app with a redesign of the plus menu.

As announced earlier this week, the Gemini app is getting the ability to generate Audio Overview podcasts, with Android and iOS users beginning to see this capability today.

First spotted in August, YouTube Music is now rolling out an upgrade to the Quick picks shelf that lets you create a radio based on multiple songs.

Google is introducing “smarter search” to Gmail for Android, iOS, and the web that leverages “AI to show you the most relevant results, faster.”

Following last month’s announcement, Google is now rolling out a redesign of Android’s Family Link app for parents. The goal is to bring the “most important tools and resources for managing screen time to the forefront.”

Google Photos is more widely rolling out a simplified bottom bar that removes the “Memories” tab on Android.

Google is testing a tweak to Gemini’s placement in Gmail for Android that restores the account switcher to its original placement.

The Google Home app is finally adding the ability to double-tap to quick seek through camera history. This is currently part of the Public Preview program.

After testing got underway in January, Gboard is now widely rolling out Undo and Redo buttons/shortcuts on Android.

After previewing last October, Google Wallet will soon let supervised kids access NFC tap-to-pay on Android phones. Google announced it alongside the Pixel 9a today.

Since launch, the Gemini app has required that you sign in with your Google Account to access. That’s no longer the case.

Following the Android announcement last week, Gemini is set to replace Google Assistant on Chromebooks.

Google now maintains an updated list of third-party “Made for Google” screen protectors that have been certified and “tested to ensure compatibility with Pixel phones” and the fingerprint sensor.

Following last week’s model updates, Google is rolling out Audio Overviews and a new Canvas tool to the Gemini app.