Google launches Gemini 2.5 Pro IO edition, optimized for coding and software development

Google is gearing up for its annual showcase — Google I/O 2025, scheduled for May 20. While the event is expected to unveil major software updates like Android 16, Android XR, and new Gemini AI features, Google decided to drop a little surprise ahead of time. DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis couldn’t hold back and revealed upgrades to what he calls their “most intelligent model” yet. In his words, these are “pre-I/O goodies” — with the highlight being that Gemini 2.5 Pro (Preview) now comes with massively improved coding capabilities.

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