Google Search received big updates at I/O 2026. For starters, AI Mode is now powered by Gemini 3.5 Flash globally and has over 1 billion users every month.
Google is introducing a new intelligent Search box that expands the more you type. Billed as the “biggest upgrade to [the] Search box in over 25 years,” it reflects how people have longer and more conversational queries. This experience features new AI-powered query suggestions that go beyond autocomplete by anticipating your intent.
Underneath the text box, you’ll have new shortcuts to access AI Mode, Talk (Search Live), and Create (Nano Banana in Google Lens). The ‘plus’ menu lets you upload images (Gallery + Camera) and documents (Files) to the query.
This new intelligent Search box is rolling out starting May 19.
Google is also globally rolling out the seamless transition between AI Overviews and AI Mode when you tap “Show more” on the results page.
