Google I/O 2026: A Faster and More Capable Gemini 3.5 Flash

Google has officially announced the latest version of its flagship AI model, Gemini 3.5 Flash, which is now rolling out to the Gemini app and AI Mode in Search. According to Google, this new model is faster and more efficient than other leading AI models on the market. It can generate richer, more interactive web user interfaces and dynamic graphics. Furthermore, Gemini 3.5 Flash represents a major leap forward in coding useful AI agents, outperforming Gemini 3.1 Pro on coding and agentic benchmarks.

What to Expect from Gemini 3.5 Flash

This update is just the beginning of the Gemini 3.5 family. Google has confirmed that the more advanced Gemini 3.5 Pro will launch next month, promising even greater capabilities for developers and users alike.

Gemini Gets a “Neural Expressive” Redesign

Alongside the new model, Google is giving the Gemini app a significant visual overhaul with its Neural Expressive design language. This redesign introduces smoother animations, more vibrant colors, new typography, and haptic feedback when you tap buttons in the app.

Key Features of the Redesign

• Reformatted Responses: The most important information is now placed at the top, accompanied by imagery, interactive timelines, narrated videos, and dynamic graphics.
• Seamless Voice Switching: It is now easier to switch from typing text to the voice-enabled Gemini Live mode, which will soon include new regional dialects.
• Cross-Platform Rollout: The Neural Expressive redesign is rolling out across the Gemini app on the web, Android, and iOS.

Gemini Omni Flash: Create Videos from Any Input

Google is introducing a new kind of AI model called Gemini Omni Flash, which is designed to eventually create anything from any input. Initially, it will allow users to generate videos using a combination of images, audio, video, and text. Google claims that Gemini Omni can create realistic-looking scenes with accurate physics and can reason about what comes next.

New Avatars Feature and Availability

A new Avatars feature lets you create videos with a digital version of yourself, using your own voice. You can edit Gemini Omni’s output through conversations in the Gemini app. Gemini Omni Flash is rolling out to Google AI Plus, Pro, and Ultra subscribers. It will also be available for free on YouTube Shorts and the YouTube Create App.

Gemini Spark: Google’s Always-On AI Agent

Google is launching Gemini Spark, an always-on AI agent that performs work for you in the background while you complete other tasks. This tool is similar to the popular open-source platform, OpenClaw.

Capabilities of Gemini Spark

• Automated Tasks: Send emails, scan monthly credit card statements for hidden subscription fees, and create summaries of meeting notes.
• Integration: Connects to Workspace apps like Docs, Sheets, and Slides, as well as third-party apps like Canva, Instacart, and OpenTable.
• Local Access: Can tap into local files on macOS using the Gemini app.

Gemini Spark is rolling out to trusted testers this week, followed by a beta launch for US-based Google AI Ultra subscribers next week.

Gemini Daily Brief: A Personalized AI-Powered Rundown

Google is also bringing a new AI-powered agent called Daily Brief to the Gemini app. This feature gathers information from your connected apps, such as Calendar and Gmail, to put together a comprehensive summary of your day.

How Daily Brief Works

Daily Brief organizes and prioritizes its rundowns based on your personal goals. Users can provide feedback by giving the briefings a thumbs-up or thumbs-down to improve accuracy over time. This feature is available to Google AI Plus, Pro, and Ultra subscribers in the US starting Tuesday.