Google is updating its AI Overviews feature to run on the latest Gemini 3 models. The change promises more reliable, conversational answers across a broader set of search queries. While earlier versions relied on Gemini 2.5, the new system will automatically select the appropriate Gemini 3 variant—whether a lightweight Flash model for simple queries or a more powerful Pro model for complex, long‑tail searches. The upgrade aims to improve answer quality and expand coverage, giving users a more consistent AI‑driven search experience. Read more →

Google is rolling out two upgrades to Search. Gemini 3 becomes the default model powering AI Overviews for all users worldwide, promising more credible and relevant summaries. Additionally, users can now jump directly from an AI Overview into an AI Mode conversation, creating a seamless experience that combines quick snapshots with deeper dialogue. Read more →

Google Search has replaced the AI model behind its AI Overviews with Gemini 3, delivering smarter, longer, and better‑structured answers to complex queries on mobile. The update also lets users jump directly from an AI Overview into a conversational AI Mode without leaving the search page. By keeping context and enabling seamless follow‑up questions, the change aims to make search feel more like a dialogue, reducing the need for multiple queries and improving the overall user experience. Read more →

Google announced the launch of Gemini 3, branding it as the company’s most intelligent and factually accurate AI system to date. The flagship Gemini 3 Pro model, available in the Gemini app and to select Search subscribers, is natively multimodal, handling text, images and audio together. Google highlighted new capabilities such as translating recipe photos, generating interactive flashcards, and creating visual, magazine‑style layouts. The rollout includes generative interfaces, an upgraded query‑fan‑out technique, reduced sycophancy, and an experimental Gemini Agent that can manage emails and book travel. The model is accessible to all users in the Gemini app, with additional features for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers. Read more →

Google has expanded the AI Mode feature in Search with new agentic capabilities that let users request real‑time ticket options and schedule beauty or wellness appointments directly within the search experience. The functionality searches across multiple platforms, curates results, and links users to the appropriate booking pages. The rollout is limited to users who have opted into the experimental Search Labs program in the United States, with higher‑limit access for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers. This update follows earlier AI Mode enhancements such as restaurant reservations and study‑plan tools. Read more →

Brave announced a new feature for its AI‑driven search suite, Ask Brave, that delivers longer, report‑style answers alongside its existing AI Answers summaries. The enhancement automatically detects query intent, offers richer content such as videos, news articles, and product links, and integrates a chat mode powered by Deep Research. Users can trigger Ask Brave with a double question‑mark (??) or the ask button, and the company says the feature will boost the already high volume of AI‑generated responses while preserving privacy through encrypted, auto‑deleting chats. Read more →