Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai said the company’s annual revenues crossed $400 billion for the first time, driven by strong growth in Gemini AI, cloud services and YouTube, while outlining major AI investments and a strategic partnership with Reliance Jio.
Google Maps is undergoing a major AI-driven transformation, integrating Gemini AI to offer a more conversational, hands-free experience. The redesign enables users to ask for directions and nearby recommendations, with improved precision using landmarks instead of distance cues. The update will roll out to iPhone and Android users.
Google launches Pixel Watch 4 with a redesigned domed display, longer battery life, standalone satellite communication, advanced health and fitness tracking, and on-wrist Gemini AI integration. The smartwatch is available for preorder today, with stores stocking from October 9.
Google has launched a free one-year Gemini AI Pro plan for students in India aged 18 and above. The offer includes access to advanced AI tools, 2TB cloud storage, and integration with Google apps. Registration is open until September 15, 2025.
More than seven million developers are now building with Gemini — a fivefold increase compared to the same time last year — and its usage on Vertex AI has surged 40 times, said Sundar Pichai at the ‘Google I/O 2025’ conference in the US.
The latest update comes with high-end AI-based assistance, multitasking capabilities, and security enhancements making smartphones hyper-intuitive and super easy to use.
