Jun 8 • Thejas Vijay

Google IO and Microsoft Build Updates

Google I/O is Google’s annual event where they unveil their newest tools, features, and experimental technologies. Microsoft Build is Microsoft's flagship developer conference where they introduce the latest tools, software updates, and innovations. Here are the major updates from both events. Here is the major updates from both events

Google IO

Google I/O is Google’s big yearly event where they showcase their newest tools, features, and experiments. The 2025 edition was packed with AI upgrades, Android improvements, the event gave us a glimpse into what’s next in technology.

Key Announcements

Gemini AI

  • Gemini 2.5 Flash is now the default, offering faster responses, while Gemini 2.5 Pro introduces Deep Think—an advanced reasoning mode for solving complex tasks 
  • The Gemini app now supports Scheduled Actions, enabling users to automate recurring tasks such as daily email summaries or weekly content ideas
  • AI Mode in Search is rolling out in the U.S.: a new tab offering conversational search, chart generation for finance/sports, and shoppable experiences 

Android 15

  • Android 15 (beta) emphasizes personalization, robust security, and seamless performance across devices
  • New privacy and anti-scam protections guard against risky actions, like blocking unauthorized app installs and enhancing call/screen sharing security

Project Astra

  • A multimodal AI assistant that combines camera vision with voice capabilities—now integrated into Gemini Live (camera + voice + search), enabling real-time visual Q&A
  • Early demos included reading code from a whiteboard and assisting users in real time

Imagen 4, Veo 3, & Flow

  • Imagen 4 produces high-resolution text-to-image content with improved fidelity
  • Veo 3, a text-to-video model, generates synchronized audio and visuals for immersive content
  • Flow, a new app powered by Gemini, Imagen, and Veo enables automated clip creation from user prompts and images

XR & Glasses Preview

  • Google previewed Android XR smart glasses, developed in collaboration with Samsung, Warby Parker, and Gentle Monster—powered by Gemini and coming later this year

How to access the latest updates

  • Gemini 2.5 Flash & Pro: Available now, with Deep Think in rollout phase. Scheduled Actions require a Google AI Premium subscription or qualifying Workspace plan
  • AI Mode in Search: Launching soon for U.S. users—look for the AI tab alongside your regular search bar
  • Gemini Live with Astra: Camera + voice streaming in beta on mobile platforms
  • Media tools: Imagen 4 and Veo 3 are available via Google AI Studio and Gemini app previews
  • Android 15 beta: Open for developers on supported devices with enhanced security measures
  • XR Glasses: Developer previews expected in H2 2025.

Final Thoughts

Google I/O 2025 showcased an ambitious vision for AI—strikingly proactive, multimodal, and across all devices. From smarter search and email to real-time mobile vision, media creation, and soon smart glasses, Google is weaving AI deeper into everyday experiences. For developers and tech users, it’s a thrilling era to experiment, build, and pioneer with these new capabilities.

Microsoft Build

Microsoft Build is the company’s big annual developer conference where they announce the latest tools, software updates, and innovations. The 2025 event focused heavily on AI, cloud computing, and developer productivity, giving us a peek into how Microsoft is shaping the future of technology.

Key Announcements

  • Copilot AI & Agents: Deeper integration in Microsoft 365 apps, Windows, and Azure. Copilot now handles tasks autonomously—debugging, code fixes, even operating within VMs before prompting review.
  • Azure AI Foundry: General availability of multi-agent systems and support for 1,900+ models, including xAI’s Grok 3—enable developers to launch complex GenAI workloads 
  • GitHub Copilot & PostgreSQL: Agent mode in Copilot can autonomously perform tasks. Plus, new PostgreSQL AI features inside VS Code boost GenAI integration .
  • Windows AI Foundry + Recall: New platform tools support on-device AI lifecycle. The previously delayed Recall feature—with privacy protections, “Click to Do,” and on-device contextual search—is rolling out on Copilot+ PCs .
  • Open‑source WSL & NLWeb: Windows Subsystem for Linux is now open source. NLWeb protocol allows natural-language interactions across apps and web .
  • Power Platform & Security: AI enhancements simplify low-code solutions; security and governance remain central across Azure, Foundry, and Copilot Studio .

How to Use it

These features are in public preview or already live. Copilot is deeply embedded across Microsoft tools. Azure’s expanded AI can be used for large-scale projects. Windows users on Copilot+ PCs will soon access Recall and on-device AI. Developers can deploy agentic systems with Foundry, tune Copilots, or use PostgreSQL code support in VS Code

Final Thoughts

Build 2025 cemented Microsoft’s shift toward AI-driven, agent-powered workflows—from on-device tools to cloud-first models. It’s an exciting time for developers and creators at every skill level, with seemingly boundless opportunities to innovate, automate, and simplify.