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We want YOU to help us build the #GoogleIO keynote countdown 🪄 Just prompt your most creative ideas into @GeminiApp Canvas or @GoogleAIStudio to vibe code a number from 1 to 10 — no developer experience required. Submissions due May 6 → goo.gle/codethecountdo… We can't wait to see what you create 🎨

@googlemaps Learn more about our restaurant booking tools, plus get other tips and tricks for living and traveling smarter this summer ↓ goo.gle/4cIYuOt

@googlemaps Agentic booking for restaurants is available on AI Mode in select countries and in Ask Maps, which is live in the U.S. and India.

Here’s how AI Mode and @googlemaps’ Ask Maps can help you find and book the right table at the right restaurant right when you want it. Here’s how: 1️⃣ Describe all your needs — including details about your group size, ideal vibe and time and dietary preferences — in AI Mode in Search or @googlemaps’ Ask Maps. 2️⃣ We’ll search across multiple reservation platforms and websites to find real-time availability for options that match your criteria. 3️⃣ From there, Ask Maps and AI Mode will present a curated list of restaurants to choose from with direct links to finalize your bookings through partners like OpenTable or Resy.

Ready to build your countdown from scratch? 🪄 Select “Canvas” in @GeminiApp or describe your idea in @GoogleAIStudio. No dev experience required — if you can prompt it, you can vibe code it. Get your entry in by May 6 for a chance to see your work on the #GoogleIO big screen ↓ goo.gle/codethecountdo…

The only limit is how you visualize the number. Take this @GeminiApp Canvas project → goo.gle/4dfi9Wq It uses interactive flora & generative soundscapes that react to your every move as the clock ticks down 🌸 Select “Try Gemini Canvas” to use it as a starting point for your own idea.

We want YOU to help us build the #GoogleIO keynote countdown 🪄 Just prompt your most creative ideas into @GeminiApp Canvas or @GoogleAIStudio to vibe code a number from 1 to 10 — no developer experience required. Submissions due May 6 → goo.gle/codethecountdo… We can't wait to see what you create 🎨

Preferred Sources is now rolling out globally in all supported languages, giving you more control over what websites and news outlets you see on Search. To get started, just tap the star icon next to Top Stories and start adding the sites you want to see more often.

@googlemaps @Android See how you can explore Route 66 on @GoogleMaps ↓ goo.gle/48sGiWU

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Route 66, @GoogleMaps is rolling out two new ways to explore the iconic Mother Road: 🚗 Search “U.S. Route 66” on Maps to see the entire route mapped out on your @Android or iOS device. Plus, use Street View to see famous landmarks along the route up close. 📍 Map out your must-see spots with our new shared list on Maps to save if you'll be exploring IRL.

“In 2016, [@SundarPichai] had declared Google would be an “AI-first company,” and began cultivating a series of projects—custom chips, Cloud, YouTube, and deep AI research—that seemed to have nothing to do with Google’s core search product. All of these bets have paid off, and then some.” — @TIME in their new #TIME100Companies cover story on Alphabet and AI → time.com/collection/tim… 📷: Daniel Dorsa

You can now generate a variety of downloadable files, including PDFs, @GoogleWorkspace files, Microsoft Word & Excel, and more directly in your chats with Gemini. Tell Gemini what content to create and the file format you want when you prompt without having to upload a template.

⬇️ Read the rest of our list, and more info about some of the newest Google Translate features goo.gle/3OOTYVi

5️⃣ We just launched one of our most requested features: pronunciation practice, which uses AI to analyze your speech and provide instant feedback on your delivery. Now available in the Translate app on Android in the U.S and India, starting with English, Spanish and Hindi.

🧵 To celebrate Google Translate turning 20, we’re sharing 20 tips, features and fun facts you may not know about Translate. 1️⃣ Google Translate was one of the initial Google Research experiments that kickstarted our machine learning work. 2️⃣ The most common phrase on Google Translate — this month, like almost every month for the past 20 years — was “thank you.” Other top searches include: “How are you?” “I love you,” “Hello,” and “Please.”

🤝 The @royalsociety, in collaboration with @googlearts, is opening up their historical archives in new ways ⚡️ Explore "The Science of Benjamin Franklin" on @NotebookLM to uncover his scientific discoveries and diplomatic legacy. 🧵👇goo.gle/4vX4NVY

Learn more about digital IDs in Google Wallet → goo.gle/4txvYVX

We’re expanding access to digital IDs in Google Wallet in select countries, all built with advanced privacy features like selective disclosure to keep your data secure. Rolling out now: 🇮🇳 In India, you’ll be able to save Aadhaar Verifiable Credentials directly on your device 🇸🇬 🇹🇼 🇧🇷 And in Singapore, Taiwan and Brazil you’ll be able to create a secure ID pass based on your passport information

@googlechrome Learn more about Gemini in Chrome and how to get started ↓ goo.gle/41KLm51

One of the most underrated @googlechrome features takes just seconds to activate and comes with a big payoff to help you get things done quickly and easily. Here’s what you may be missing out on ⬇️