Google I/O 2025: From Android XR to Veo 3 – here are the keynotes of major announcements

Google I/O 2025: Tech giant Google hosts several events around the world throughout the year, but its biggest event is I/O. Like every year, this time too, this two-day event is taking place in Shoreline Amphitheatre, California. However, its dates are 20-21 May for this year. At its I/O 2025 conference, Google made several major announcements, including the launch of a notable new gadget: Android XR. The major focus areas are: Android 16, AI, Web, and Cloud. Here are the keynotes of the major announcements from day one of Google I/O 2025 –

Android XR – Smart Glasses That Talk to You

Designed specifically for smart glasses and mixed reality headsets, Android XR offers real-time translation and Google Assistant integration. Co-developed with Samsung and Qualcomm, the device aims to fill in for your smartphone when it’s not within reach.

These new smart glasses from Google are powered by Gemini AI, enabling them to interact with users in a conversational manner. The headset can recall your past and current activity, even reminding you of previous tasks it has helped you complete.

The glasses support multiple languages and provide instant translations using Gemini AI. During the event, two representatives held a conversation in Hindi and Farsi, and Gemini AI seamlessly translated their dialogue into English, showcasing its real-time multilingual capabilities.

Google AI Pro and Google AI Ultra Plan launched

Google introduced two new subscription plans — Google AI Pro and Google AI Ultra. The Pro Plan costs $20 per month, while the Ultra Plan costs $250 per month. Both offer premium AI features and cloud storage benefits for users.

Veo 3 Video Generation Platform Debuts

Google also launched Veo 3, a next-gen video creation platform with native sound support, which simplifies the creation of high-quality videos. Google claims that it will revolutionise the video creation experience for users.

AI Mode in Google Search

Google Search now has an AI Mode that provides detailed results on any subject. It has a Graph Mode for better visual understanding. From finding restaurants to booking event tickets, users can do it all in one place without the need to visit individual websites.