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Google will display links to cited sources inside its AI Overviews and AI Mode with hover-triggered pop-ups that include descriptions and images, and will show descriptive link icons in responses on desktop and mobile; the change aims to improve content discovery while regulators review AI’s effect on publishers, and Google says publishers can opt out of appearing in AI search features.
Google Search now uses Gemini 3 as the default for AI Overviews and enables a seamless handoff into AI Mode, transforming the search results page into a Gemini-powered, context-aware conversational assistant that lets users ask follow-up questions without leaving the page.
Google upgrades AI Overviews to Gemini 3, embedding AI Mode for a more natural, conversational search experience with improved accuracy, while acknowledging occasional mistakes.
Google is adding an opt-in Personal Intelligence feature to AI Mode in Search, letting the chatbot analyze your Gmail and Google Photos to tailor responses and suggestions (such as travel itineraries and shopping) based on your emails, bookings, and photos. The rollout is in the US for personal Google accounts. Google says Gemini 3 doesn’t train directly on Gmail or Photos, using limited data from prompts/responses, and users can correct recommendations via feedback.
The article discusses the evolution of Google Search towards AI Mode, highlighting how generative AI is transforming search by providing immediate, context-rich answers, which challenges traditional advertising models and the future of online media. It emphasizes the importance of AI in maintaining Google's mission of accessible information and the need for Google to innovate in ad-supported media in the age of AI.
Google has globally launched Gemini 3 Flash as the default AI model in Search's AI Mode, enhancing speed and reasoning for more complex, real-time, and organized responses, while expanding access to advanced image generation tools in the U.S.
Google has intentionally replaced the Pixel Launcher search bar with a fullscreen Google app experience as part of the November 2025 Feature Drop, providing quicker access to AI Mode and suggested apps, but at the cost of losing some traditional search functionalities and shortcuts, which some users may find as a regression.
Google Search has introduced a new plus button that allows users in the US to upload images and documents for AI-powered analysis via Google AI Mode, enhancing its capabilities amid intense competition in the AI space, particularly against OpenAI.
Google Search homepage has introduced a new 'plus' menu on desktop that replaces the magnifying glass, allowing users to upload images or files, emphasizing task-oriented features alongside AI Mode. Additionally, the Google app on iOS now features a dedicated AI Mode history button, streamlining access to AI interactions. These updates enhance Google's focus on AI-driven functionalities across platforms.
Google is rolling out new agentic capabilities in AI Mode within Search Labs, allowing users in the U.S. to find and book restaurant reservations, event tickets, and wellness appointments across multiple websites, with availability limited and expanding gradually.
Google has updated its Search Live experience on Android with new floating controls, including a non-movable pill at the bottom of the screen that provides session info, mute, and end options, enhancing user interaction during AI-driven searches. The update is rolling out with Google app 16.43 and is part of broader AI Mode enhancements.
Google's Gemini app has surpassed 650 million active users in Q3 2025, up from 350 million in March 2025, driven by new features and integrations, with Google reporting over 300 million paid subscriptions across its services. The company also announced the upcoming release of Gemini 3 and highlighted strong revenue growth, reaching a record $102.3 billion in Q3.
Google is integrating Nano Banana's viral image editing and generation features into AI Mode and Google Lens, allowing users to create and edit images using prompts and selfies, with expanded language and regional support.
Google's AI Mode update enhances image search by allowing users to describe what they're looking for in a conversational manner, refine results with follow-up requests, and upload reference images, making online shopping and visual exploration more intuitive and natural. The feature is rolling out in English to US users and builds on Google's existing visual search technologies.
Google is enhancing its AI Mode to provide a more visual and interactive search experience, allowing users to see images alongside text for inspiration and shopping, with the ability to refine results conversationally and upload images for better relevance. This update leverages advanced visual understanding and multimodal capabilities, rolling out to US users and expanding globally.