Google Search gets its biggest upgrade in 25 years: Here's what's actually changing
Google Search just got its biggest upgrade since the original box launched over 25 years ago.
Announced at I/O 2026, the overhaul brings a smarter search box, 24/7 information agents, on-the-fly mini apps and expanded Personal Intelligence across nearly 200 countries.
AI Mode, now powered by Gemini 3.5 Flash, has crossed one billion monthly users.
Here is what is actually different now.
Google Search's massive AI overhaul
- Google announces glasses are back and search is getting an AI makeover The Guardian —
- Google adds AI agent to search The Korea Herald —
- Powered by A.I., Google Changes Its Search Box for the First Time in 25 Years The New York Times —
- Google announces slew of AI advances, including personal AI assistant coming soon Korea Times —
- Everything Google announced at I/O 2026: Gemini 3.5, Omni, Spark, and the Search thatβs changed forever Times Of India —