Google I/O, the company's annual developer event where it unveils its latest and greatest features, is only a couple of weeks away. Google is offering a glimpse of I/O announcements with its latest AI model launch.

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview (I/O edition)

On Tuesday, Google released early access to Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview (I/O edition), a version of Gemini 2.5 Pro that has significantly improved coding capabilities -- especially when building interactive web apps, according to the release. The update is also meant to make the model better at other coding tasks, such as code transformation, code editing, and creating agentic workflows.

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The model update was scheduled to debut at Google I/O, but Google released it early in response to positive feedback so users could start building as soon as possible.

The updates place Gemini 2.5 Pro at the top of the WebDev Arena Leaderboard, with an Elo score 147 points higher than its predecessor. It also scored 84.8% on the VideoMME benchmark.

Available in Gemini app

The updated version of Gemini 2.5 Pro is available in the Gemini API for developers via Google AI Studio and Vertex AI. Users in the general public can also access the updated model in the Gemini app, where it powers features like Canvas.

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Google I/O will take place on May 20 to May 21 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. The keynote event, which will feature the bulk of the news regarding Google's latest hardware and software, will take place on Day One at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET.

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Developers can register for the event's digital experience on the Google I/O landing page now for free. Everyone is invited to tune into the live stream at no cost. will also cover the event on the ground with updates posted to the site as the news happens.

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