Skip to content
 
Search

Latest Stories

Google upgrades AI Mode with smarter search and AI-powered phone calls

Google is expanding its AI-powered Search capabilities

Google upgrades AI Mode

Google is positioning its Gemini assistant not only as a source of information but as an agentic tool

iStock
Gayathri Kallukaran
By Gayathri KallukaranJul 18, 2025
Gayathri Kallukaran
Gayathri Kallukaran is a Junior Journalist with Eastern Eye. She has a Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from St. Paul’s College, Bengaluru, and brings over five years of experience in content creation, including two years in digital journalism. She covers stories across culture, lifestyle, travel, health, and technology, with a creative yet fact-driven approach to reporting. Known for her sensitivity towards human interest narratives, Gayathri’s storytelling often aims to inform, inspire, and empower. Her journey began as a layout designer and reporter for her college’s daily newsletter, where she also contributed short films and editorial features. Since then, she has worked with platforms like FWD Media, Pepper Content, and Petrons.com, where several of her interviews and features have gained spotlight recognition. Fluent in English, Malayalam, Tamil, and Hindi, she writes in English and Malayalam, continuing to explore inclusive, people-focused storytelling in the digital space.
See Full Bio
Follow:

Highlights

  • Google adds Gemini 2.5 Pro and Deep Search to AI Mode
  • New features available to Google AI Pro and Google AI Ultra subscribers
  • AI-powered phone calls now available via Project Astra for business enquiries
  • Changes reflect Google's continued shift towards AI-led search experiences

Google rolls out Gemini 2.5 Pro and Deep Search in AI Mode

Google is expanding its AI-powered Search capabilities by rolling out Gemini 2.5 Pro and Deep Search within its dedicated AI Mode interface. The features are launching today for Google AI Pro and Google AI Ultra subscribers, further advancing the company's efforts to position AI Mode as the main way users interact with Google Search.

Both tools were initially previewed during the Google I/O 2025 conference and are now being fully integrated into the search chatbot.

What is Deep Search?

Deep Search is designed to offer more nuanced and thorough search results by analysing intent beyond standard keyword matching. When paired with Gemini 2.5 Pro, it enables more context-aware responses and layered reasoning—potentially replacing conventional browsing for complex queries.

These features were previously accessible through other interfaces, but their inclusion in AI Mode marks a strategic shift toward an AI-first search experience.

AI-powered phone calls go live

Alongside search enhancements, Google is also beginning to roll out AI-driven phone calls using its Project Astra framework. This feature, teased earlier this year, allows the Gemini assistant to make calls to local businesses to check for availability and pricing.

When a user searches for a business or service, they may see an option such as “Have AI check prices”, which will prompt the system to call the business on the user’s behalf. While available to all users, those on AI Pro and AI Ultra plans will benefit from higher usage limits.

A broader shift to AI-first search

These updates continue Google’s broader move to embed AI more deeply into Search, following the general rollout of AI Mode in May 2025. The ultimate goal appears to be transitioning users away from traditional search results and toward an interactive, AI-powered interface.

As these tools expand and improve, Google is positioning its Gemini assistant not only as a source of information but as an agentic tool—capable of acting on users’ behalf in both digital and real-world contexts.

aitecgoogle

Related News

Jasprit Bumrah
Editorial

India consider Bumrah return for Manchester Test with series at stake

Randhir Jaiswal

1,563 Indians deported from US since January

Pakistan flag
Asia

Sikh leader from Pakistan’s Khyber district elected to KPK assembly

More For You

The Eternaut

The Eternaut’s VFX scene was completed with generative AI at record speed

Instagram/theeternaut.netflix

Netflix uses AI-generated VFX for first time in 'The Eternaut' to speed up production and cut costs

Highlights:

  • Netflix confirms first use of generative AI in visual effects for Argentine sci-fi series The Eternaut.
  • AI helped complete a key building collapse scene 10 times faster than traditional methods.
  • Co-CEO Ted Sarandos says AI is a tool to enhance creativity, not replace artists.
  • Move comes amid ongoing debate in the industry over AI’s role and job implications.

Netflix has confirmed using artificial intelligence to generate final visual effects footage for the first time in one of its original shows. The streaming giant revealed that generative AI was used to create a dramatic building collapse in the upcoming Argentine sci-fi series The Eternaut, enabling the scene to be completed significantly faster and more cost-effectively than with traditional VFX tools.

 The Eternaut The Eternaut brings Argentina’s legendary sci-fi comic to life using new AI toolsInstagram/theeternaut.netflix

Keep ReadingShow less
Fitbit Charge 6

The Charge 6 is currently on sale for just £72

Getty Images

Fitbit Charge 6 hits lowest-ever in major retail deal

Highlights

  • Fitbit Charge 6 now available for £72 — the lowest price to date
  • Original retail price: £125
  • Includes ECG, heart rate and blood oxygen tracking, and a 7-day battery

What is the Fitbit Charge 6 and why is it still relevant?

Launched in 2023 by Google, the Fitbit Charge 6 remains a compelling choice for users wanting a feature-rich fitness tracker without committing to a full-blown smartwatch. While fitness bands have lost some popularity in favour of affordable smartwatches, the Charge 6 retains its appeal thanks to its health tracking capabilities and long battery life.

Where is the best Fitbit Charge 6 deal right now?

The Charge 6 is currently on sale for just £72 — a significant drop from its original price of £125. This new low applies to brand-new, sealed units in the Porcelain/Silver colour option. The deal makes it one of the most affordable advanced fitness trackers currently available.

Keep ReadingShow less
planet birth around infant star HOPS-315

The infant star HOPS-315 showing the first signs of planet formation.

ALMA(ESO/NAOJ/NRAO)/M. McClure et al.)

Astronomers capture earliest moment of planet birth around infant star HOPS-315

Highlights:

  • Scientists detect earliest stage of planet formation around star HOPS-315.
  • Discovery made using data from JWST and ALMA telescopes.
  • Findings could mirror conditions in our solar system 4.6 billion years ago.
  • Research published in top journal Nature on 16 July.

In a historic breakthrough, astronomers have captured what they call the “earliest moment” when planets begin to form, not around our Sun, but around a young star named HOPS-315 located about 1,300 light-years away in the Orion constellation. The discovery marks the first time solid mineral grains, the initial seeds of planet formation, have been observed emerging within a protoplanetary disk around a new-born star.

The finding was made possible by the combined power of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile. The results were published on Wednesday (16 July) in the journal Nature.

Keep ReadingShow less
Techless

The Sage iPhone blocks internet searches and prevents downloads of popular platforms

iStock

Techless launches £99-a-month child-safe iPhone that blocks browsing and social media

Highlights

  • New iPhone for children removes access to web browsers, games and social media apps
  • Sage Mobile device costs £99/month, significantly higher than standard contracts
  • Designed to support "real life" connection and reduce smartphone addiction
  • Launch coincides with new UK age-verification laws for online pornography
  • Critics question pricing and accessibility for low-income families

Techless launches Sage iPhone with strict content controls

A new iPhone designed specifically for children has launched in the UK, promising to offer a safer digital experience by stripping out web browsing, gaming, and social media access. Priced at £99 a month, the Sage Mobile device aims to give parents more control over their child’s phone usage, but the high cost is already raising concerns.

The device, marketed by US company Techless, is a modified iPhone 16 that runs custom software designed to severely limit access to distracting or harmful content. Unlike typical handsets, the Sage iPhone blocks internet searches and prevents downloads of popular platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat. The launch reflects growing parental concern around managing children’s digital habits and online safety.

Keep ReadingShow less
Legend of Zelda

Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth dressed as Zelda and Link in the first official look

Instagram/zeldanintendo

‘Legend of Zelda’ movie reveals Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as leads in surprise casting move

Highlights:

  • Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth have been cast as Princess Zelda and Link in the upcoming Legend of Zelda live-action movie.
  • Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto confirmed the casting via X on 16 July.
  • Directed by Wes Ball (Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes), the film is set to release on 7 May 2027.
  • The project is co-produced by Nintendo and Sony Pictures, marking a major push into cinematic adaptations for the gaming franchise.

Nintendo has officially announced the lead cast for its long-anticipated Legend of Zelda live-action adaptation. British actors Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will step into the iconic roles of Princess Zelda and Link, respectively, in a film set to release on 7 May 2027.

The casting was confirmed on Wednesday morning by Shigeru Miyamoto, Nintendo’s legendary game designer, who shared the news via Nintendo’s X account, alongside first-look images of the duo in costume. The announcement marks a major milestone in the development of the fantasy adventure film, which has been in the works for years.

Keep ReadingShow less
© Copyright 2025 Garavi Gujarat Publications Ltd & Asian Media Group USA Inc