Google I/O, Google's biggest developer conference of the year, is nearly upon us. Here's what to expect, including updates to Gemini and Android.

Google says Gemini will make interactions in the car feel far more fluid. Instead of issuing stiff, robotic commands — “Navigate to Starbucks” — you’ll be able to speak naturally and combine multiple tasks. For example: “Text Sarah, I’m on my way, and tell me how long it’ll take to get to the Thai place we went to last month.”

The Google Gemini app for Android is working on a redesigned prompt bar, with some other changes in tow. This redesign brings options like Deep Research, Canvas, and Video (Veo 2) inside the prompt bar,