Google has completed benchmarking tests to evaluate which AI models perform best for Android app development. The company released results identifying top-performing models across coding tasks specific to the Android platform.
Researchers introduced FinRetrieval, a 500-question benchmark evaluating AI agents' ability to retrieve specific financial data from structured databases. Testing 14 configurations across Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google, the benchmark reveals Claude Opus achieves 90.8% accuracy with structured data APIs but only 19.8% with web search—a 71 percentage point performance gap that exceeds competitors by 3-4x.
Google is expanding NotebookLM's video generation capabilities with Cinematic Video Overviews, which produce styled visual narratives beyond simple slide presentations. The update also includes upgrades to Canvas in AI Mode, enhancing the tool's ability to synthesize and present document insights.
Google has upgraded NotebookLM's video overview feature to generate fully animated videos from research notes and documents, moving beyond the previous narrated slideshow format. The new capability uses multiple Google AI models including Gemini 3 and Veo 3 to automatically create visual content that matches the narrative.
Google has made Canvas in AI mode available to all US-based users in English. The feature enables users to create plans, projects, and applications directly within Gemini.
Apple has asked Google to set up servers specifically for hosting a new Gemini-powered version of Siri that meets Apple's privacy requirements, according to The Information. This represents a deeper infrastructure partnership beyond the January announcement that Google's Gemini models would power upgraded Siri features.
Artificial Analysis has released an updated speech-to-text benchmark showing ElevenLabs and Google as top performers. The benchmark provides comparative analysis of current speech recognition systems across multiple models.
Google is deploying a floating pill redesign for Gemini Live on Android devices. The update moves the conversational AI interface away from its previous fullscreen experience to a more compact, always-accessible floating format.
Meta has signed a multi-billion dollar deal to rent Google's TPU (Tensor Processing Unit) chips for training its AI models, marking a significant shift away from Nvidia's dominance in AI infrastructure. The arrangement provides Meta with alternative compute capacity while signaling growing competition in the specialized AI chip market.
Google is rolling out its 'Past Chats' personalization feature to free users of the Gemini app globally. The feature allows users to access and reference previous conversations within the app.
Google has detailed AppFunctions, a system that allows Gemini to directly control and interact with Android applications, functioning similarly to Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP). The capability enables AI agents to automate tasks across the Android ecosystem by providing structured access to app functionality.
Google has released mobile apps for Gemini Enterprise, its AI service for business users announced last October. The update also brings @Google Chat integration directly into the Gemini app for Workspace subscribers.
Google has relaunched its Flow AI creative studio as a unified platform for image and video creation. The updated tool includes free image generation capabilities and new editing features designed to streamline creative workflows.
ProducerAI, a music generation tool, has been integrated into Google Labs. The platform was used by artist Wyclef Jean in the creation of his new song 'Back in Abu Dhabi,' marking an early real-world deployment of Google's AI music capabilities.
ProducerAI, an AI music-making platform that allows users to generate sounds, remix songs, and create instruments via AI agents, is joining Google. The platform will operate under Google Labs and be powered by a preview version of Google's Lyria 3 music generation model.
Google has rolled out video templates in its Gemini app, enabling users to generate video content more quickly through pre-built starting points. This update follows the introduction of music generation capabilities the previous week.
Google is launching a free Gemini AI training program aimed at all 6 million U.S. educators. The move targets early adoption in the education sector before competitors establish similar programs.
Google has integrated a full AI Mode prompt box directly into Chrome's address bar, expanding its AI assistant capabilities in the desktop browser. This follows the company's January 2026 Gemini integration update for Chrome's side panel.
Google has restructured its AI subscription offerings into two main tiers: Google AI Pro (formerly Gemini Advanced) and the higher-tier Google AI Ultra. The tiers provide different access levels to Gemini models and capabilities, with Ultra positioned as the premium option for advanced reasoning tasks.
Google's NotebookLM has received multiple updates including integration with Gemini 3.1 Pro and new prompt-based slide revision capabilities. The updates enable users to customize presentation slides through natural language prompts rather than manual editing.
Google is rolling out Lyria 3, its music generation model, to all Gemini app users. The expansion follows recent releases of audio overviews, image generation, and video capabilities in the Gemini ecosystem.
Google has integrated Lyria 3, its music generation model, directly into the Gemini app. Users can now create custom 30-second music tracks from text descriptions and images without additional tools or subscriptions.