Google expands with AI: new agent developments including Gemini 3.5 and conversations with YouTube

At Google I/O 2026, Google unveiled a broad AI-agent strategy centered on Gemini 3.5 across Search, YouTube, Workspace, shopping, and Android XR.

New releases included Gemini 3.5 Flash and Pro, stronger conversational search, Ask YouTube, Docs Live, Universal Cart, and the always-on Gemini Spark agent.

Google also introduced Gemini Omni for generative use cases and new Android XR devices, signaling a deeper push to make its products more interactive and autonomous.

The announcement shows Google moving its core services from tool-based experiences toward conversational and agentic workflows.