Google AI Overviews Upgrade to Gemini 3 with New Follow-Up Question Feature

AI Overviews gets upgraded to Gemini 3 with a dash of AI Mode

It can be hard sometimes to keep up with the deluge of generative AI in Google products. Even if you try to avoid it all, there are some features that still manage to get in your face. Case in point: AI Overviews. This AI-powered search experience has a reputation for getting things wrong, but you may notice some improvements soon. Google says AI Overviews is being upgraded to the latest Gemini 3 models with a more conversational bent. In just the last year, Google has radically expanded the number of searches on which you get an AI Overview at the top. Today, the chatbot will almost always have an answer for your query, which has relied mostly on models in Google's Gemini 2.5 family. There was nothing wrong with Gemini 2.5 as generative AI models go, but Gemini 3 is a little better by every metric. There are, of course, multiple flavors of Gemini 3, and Google doesn't like to be specific about which ones appear in your searches. What Google does say is that AI Overviews chooses the right model for the job. So if you're searching for something simple for which there are a lot of valid sources, AI Overviews may manifest something like Gemini 3 Flash without running through a ton of reasoning tokens. For a complex "long tail" query, it could step up the thinking or move to Gemini 3 Pro (for paying subscribers). Make no mistake -- Gemini 3 can still make mistakes like any other gen AI system. That said, it does get things right more often than the previous model. The lightweight Gemini 3 Flash model more than doubled its score in knowledge-based benchmarks compared to the 2.5 branch. Since you really can't get away from AI Overviews (without leaving Google), it's at least nice Google is deploying models that get things right more often. As part of this update, Google is also pushing AI Mode even harder by creating a bridge between it and AI Overviews. Google says that testers prefer an experience that can move naturally from a search paradigm to a conversational one. Thus, AI Overviews will gain the ability to hand off follow-up questions to AI Mode. According to Google, this "fluid" experience is better at giving people what they want when they type something into the search bar -- a quick factoid or a deep conversation. However, the expansion of AI Mode into the traditional search experience will also continue to pull people away from Google's increasingly forsaken list of blue links. AI Mode may be scraping its content from those sites, but it keeps users bottled up in the Google bubble. That's search in the AI era.

Google now lets users jump from AI Overviews into AI Mode conversations

Google is rolling out the ability for users to ask follow-up questions directly from AI Overviews, which are the AI-generated summaries at the top of Google Search results. Now, users will be able to jump into a conversational back and forth with AI Mode, Google's conversational Search feature for complex questions. The tech giant also announced that it's making Gemini 3 the new default model for AI Overviews globally. The company said in a blog post that this update will give users "a best-in-class AI response right on the search results page." Tuesday's announcements mark Google's ongoing efforts to make Search less of a static search results experience and more of an interactive, AI-driven experience. "People come to Search for an incredibly wide range of questions - sometimes to find information quickly, like a sports score or the weather, where a simple result is all you need," Robby Stein, VP of Product, Google Search, said in a blog post. "But for complex questions or tasks where you need to explore a topic deeply, you should be able to seamlessly tap into a powerful conversational AI experience." Google says its testing shows that users prefer an experience that flows naturally into a conversation, and that asking follow-up questions while preserving context from AI Overviews makes Search more helpful. The new experience is designed to feel like a single flow, with links that let users move from a quick snapshot to a deeper conversation as needed, the tech giant says. The updates come a few days after Google announced that it's bringing "Personal Intelligence" to AI Mode, enabling it to tap into your Gmail and Google Photos to provide more individualized responses. The company debuted Personal Intelligence earlier this month in the Gemini app to allow the AI assistant to tailor its responses by connecting across your Google ecosystem, starting with Gmail, Photos, Search, and YouTube history. Google also recently brought AI Overviews to Gmail, letting users search their inbox using natural language to get quick answers instead of having to rely on traditional keyword search and open multiple emails to find specific information. The company made the announcement alongside the debut of its new AI Inbox.

More AI Is Coming to Google Search, Including a Chatbot-Like Interface

Google wants you to use its iconic search engine the way you use Gemini. The company announced on Tuesday that it's expanding its AI Overviews, which will now be powered by Gemini 3 and come with an AI chat window to answer follow-up questions. There's no obvious way to turn off AI Overviews in Google Search (you can try this workaround to create a custom search shortcut in your browser). You won't be required to use the prompting window to ask follow-up questions, but you'll be redirected to Google's AI Mode if you do. AI Mode is an AI-driven, agentic search experience, where you can let AI take the wheel and do the bulk of the work in your search queries. Google has been testing this ability for a while, with Robby Stein, Google's vice president of product for Google Search, teasing an early iteration in December. The new feature is rolling out globally on mobile now. How we search Google is changing, again For a long time, Google has told us that the best way to get the search results we want is to be strategic about keywords. It's why you see so many search suggestions that aren't grammatically correct but include the necessary signals to get Google to pull up the right pages. Now, Google is saying we don't need to be so picky. We can use longer, more conversational searches to get the results we want. Over the past few years, we've been trained to interact with AI differently than we do with search engines. We type and talk with chatbots using natural language, since that's what they can understand and mimic in their results. The new changes in Google's AI Overviews are trending toward us being able to interact with Search the same way we do with Gemini. It's all part of Google's broader strategy to integrate its AI into all its products, from Search to Pixel smartphones. The tech giant recently introduced personalized intelligence, which lets you connect your Google apps to tailor your AI results to your life and interests. For example, you can link your Google Photos, and personalized intelligence can see that you enjoy ice cream trips on vacations and include some options in your AI-planned itinerary. The goal, Stein said in a blog, is "one fluid experience with prominent links to continue exploring." More AI in Google Search is likely bad news for publishers, who have already felt the adverse effects of AI Overviews. The additional search bar for follow-up questions (that redirects to AI Mode) is yet another way Google is shoving blue links even further down the page, if people bother to check them at all. For more, check out our review of Nano Banana Pro and tips for using NotebookLM. Don't miss any of our unbiased tech content and lab-based reviews. Add CNET as a preferred Google source.

Google Search now lets you ask AI Overviews follow-up questions

Google is making Search less about links and more about AI. The company is upgrading its AI-powered search features, adding Gemini 3 to AI Overviews and letting users ask follow-up questions "seamlessly" to make sure Search can answer "whatever's on your mind," a move that feels closer to using an AI chatbot than a search engine. If Overviews' summary leaves you wanting more, you can now jump straight into a conversation with AI Mode. "A quick snapshot when you need it, and deeper conversation when you want it," says Google Search vice president of product Robby Stein. Switching between the two features looks incredibly easy -- just scroll and type -- going by a test video Stein shared last year. Overviews are getting an upgrade too, with Gemini 3 now the default model powering the AI-generated summaries globally, Stein says. The model, which wowed observers when it launched last year, means Overview answers will be "best-in-class," Stein says. Users have had mixed results with previous models. The upgrades come as part of a broader seismic shift at Google as the company seems to be transitioning away from Search and pushes AI interactions above links. Google did not immediately respond to The Verge's request for comment on when it plans to do away with Search entirely. Disclosure: Vox Media, The Verge's parent company, has filed a lawsuit against Google, seeking damages from its illegal ad tech monopoly.

Google AI Overviews Now Let You Ask Follow-Up Questions

AI Overviews have changed the way many people search by offering a quick summary near the top of the page. The next step in Google's plan is to give you the option to ask follow-up questions. The new feature, available globally on mobile, seamlessly switches to AI Mode at the end of an Overview module. Once you click the Show more button, an Ask anything chat box will appear at the bottom of the screen, where you can ask more questions about your query. Google says it has been testing the feature for a while and found that "people prefer an experience that flows naturally into a conversation." We were not able to get it to show up (on the Google app, Chrome for iOS, or Safari), so it's probably still rolling out. Google is also switching its AI Overviews tech to its latest Gemini 3 model, which it says will give you "a best-in-class AI response right on the search results page, for questions where it's helpful." AI Overviews initially struggled with inaccuracies; a move toward Gemini 3 may improve that, especially since PCMag has found the new model is among the best AI tools available. However, you should always double-check the information spit out by AI. The data these AI Overviews pull from, meanwhile, come from sources like the very website you're reading. It has led to a decrease in traffic to publishers that rely heavily on Google search, though Google insists that people are satisfied with the results and that it's not seeing a huge dip in referrals. However, July data from the Pew Research Center shows that 26% of web users their browsing at the AI Overview, up from 16% who do so after getting traditional search results.

Gemini 3 is now Google's default model for AI Overviews

Google has begun rolling out two upgrades for Search. Starting today, Gemini 3 is the default model powering AI Overviews. When the company debuted its new family of AI systems last November, it first deployed Gemini 3 in AI Overviews through a router that was programmed to direct the most difficult questions to the new system. Now Google is making Gemini 3 the standard for all users globally. In practice, Gemini 3 should prove better at generating more credible and relevant summaries. As for that second upgrade, now you can jump into AI Mode conversation directly from an AI Overview. Google first previewed this feature late last year. "In our testing, we've found that people prefer an experience that flows naturally into a conversation -- and that asking follow-up questions while keeping the context from AI Overviews makes Search more helpful," said Robby Stein, vice president of product for Google Search. "It's one fluid experience with prominent links to continue exploring: a quick snapshot when you need it, and deeper conversation when you want it." If you're using Google Search on a mobile device, you can jump directly into an AI Mode conversation from an AI Overview starting today.

Google supercharges AI Overviews with Gemini 3

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication MobileSyrup. Prior to joining Android Police, Oberoi worked on feature stories, reviews, evergreen articles, and focused on 'how-to' resources. Additionally, he informed readers about the latest deals and discounts with quick hit pieces and buyer's guides for all occasions. Oberoi lives in Toronto, Canada. When not working on a new story, he likes to hit the gym, play soccer (although he keeps calling it football for some reason🤔) and try out new restaurants in the Greater Toronto Area. Google is rolling out two major upgrades to Search, and no, none of them include getting rid of AI Overviews. Instead, the tech giant is trying to make the often-criticized feature a lot more useful, and it's doing so by giving it a new brain and more functionality. Get ready for more AI overviews inside your AI overviews Narrow down those summaries Posts By Karandeep Singh Oberoi Google's latest flagship model, Gemini 3, invaded Search on day one. This was all the way back in November 2025, when Gemini 3 started powering Google Search, "starting with AI Mode." The 'starting with' aspect didn't make much sense back then, but it does now. Google is now expanding Gemini 3 to Search's AI Overviews, and it applies to users globally. The change should make AI Overview results a lot more detailed, complete, faster, and most importantly, more accurate. In addition to the model upgrade, Google's also making AI Overviews more useful by making them a gateway to AI Mode. Normally, when you search for something on Google, and read through the AI Overview, you have the option to tap the 'Show more' button to learn more. Now, when you tap the 'Show more' button, the interface automatically changes into AI Mode's chat window, allowing you to not only read more information about the topic at hand, but also ask follow-up questions and jump into a back-and-forth conversation. "In our testing, we've found that people prefer an experience that flows naturally into a conversation -- and that asking follow-up questions while keeping the context from AI Overviews makes Search more helpful," wrote the tech giant. It's one fluid experience with prominent links to continue exploring: a quick snapshot when you need it, and deeper conversation when you want it. So next time you have a question, find your nearest Google search bar, and just ask anything. As seen in the screenshots above, the new experience is live for me on the iOS version of the Google app, but not on the Android version. Is the AI Overview to AI Mode gateway live for you? Let us know in the comments below.

Google AI Overviews get Gemini 3 upgrade, seamless AI Mode transfer

Google is rolling out two notable updates to AI Overviews in Search, starting with Gemini 3. "Gemini 3" is now the new default model for AI Overviews around the world. Google touts a "best-in-class AI response right on the search results page." This follows AI Mode getting Gemini 3 Flash and Pro at the end of last year. Additionally, tapping "Show more" to finish reading an Overview will take you to AI Mode's chat interface. This lets you quickly ask a follow-up question. This has been in testing since December, and Google found that "people prefer an experience that flows naturally into a conversation." Additionally, "asking follow-up questions while keeping the context from AI Overviews makes Search more helpful." This is now rolling out globally on mobile. It's one fluid experience with prominent links to continue exploring: a quick snapshot when you need it, and deeper conversation when you want it. Meanwhile, AI Mode on Android now lets you access the model switcher (and use Thinking) before your first prompt. AI Mode in the Google app on Android and iOS has a unique 'homepage' experience that differs from google.com/ai in your browser. The 'plus' menu has now gained the "Models" picker to select between Default and Thinking. Previously, you could only switch models on mobile after your initial prompt. This was a weird mobile limitation, and comes as this experience still lacks access to Deep Search. We're seeing this rolled out to the Google app beta with an AI Pro subscription today.

Google Search gets smarter AI Overviews with Gemini 3 -- and adds follow‑up chats to your search results

* Google Search now uses Gemini 3 to generate answers for AI Overviews * The upgrade is aimed at improving answers to more complex questions * The update also enables users to move straight from AI Overviews to a conversation in AI Mode Google Search has upgraded its AI Overview answers with its Gemini 3 AI model to better respond to complex queries in a single snapshot. The update also allows you to go from an AI Overview answer directly into a conversation in Google Search's AI Mode on mobile without having to switch tabs or start over. AI Overviews, those little summaries that sit above traditional search results, are designed to condense long, messy answers to complicated questions without requiring clicking on links. Making Gemini 3 the default model for AI Overviews on mobile globally means the responses will be smarter, longer, and better structured, according to Google. Improved as those answers are, they may not be everything you want. That's where the connection between the static AI Overviews and the interactive AI Mode for Google Search comes in. The upgrade makes it easier to leap from that snapshot into a full conversational back‑and‑forth with AI Mode. Previously, if you wanted to turn your overview into a full conversation, you would need to click on the AI Mode tab and start the search anew. Now, you can stay within the flow of your search results and keep going deeper with minimal friction. In early tests, Google found that people naturally wanted to have these conversational extensions of search, rather than hitting a wall after the first AI‑generated answer. If the overview gives you a starting point, the conversation lets you unpack every detail without having to start a new search. You can then refine your question, ask about exceptions, or even bring in tables and other visuals within the same thread. Conversational transitions Gemini 3 makes both the quick snapshot and the deeper conversation more useful. Google hopes that if your exploration of a topic doesn't end after the first answer, you'll be able to satisfy your curiosity without leaving its sandbox. For most people, that means the digestible summary at the top can immediately become a deeper, more nuanced conversation without switching tabs, rewriting your question, or losing context. It's search that remembers what you were asking and anticipates follow‑ups. Context matters here. Search has always been about quick answers for simple things like sports scores or weather, but life's big questions are often complex and nuanced. Knowing that "what to consider before buying a house" isn't something you solve with a snippet makes Google's conversational layer feel timely. The ability to ask follow‑ups and keep context means fewer redundant queries and less re‑framing for subtler angles on your problem. Of course, not every question will be better served by conversation. Google's effort to use the right model where appropriate, with the lighter models for quick answers, and Gemini 3 for deeper queries, reflects this balancing act. And there's a question of accuracy. No matter how well the AI models perform, hallucinations crop up, and well-crafted answers and dialogue aren't very useful if they are outright wrong. But a search experience that feels less like fishing for answers and more like having your fish dinner prepared per your conversation with the chef is undeniably going to appeal to those in a hurry, even if the fish is occasionally made of rubber. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button! And of course you can also follow TechRadar on TikTok for news, reviews, unboxings in video form, and get regular updates from us on WhatsApp too.

Google brings AI Mode and Gemini 3 to AI Overviews

Google is bringing AI Mode and Gemini 3 to AI Overviews. Credit: Rasit Aydogan/Anadolu via Getty Images AI Mode is in your AI Overviews now on Google Search. On Tuesday, Google announced that it was rolling out a new feature to Google Search on mobile that adds the ability for users to ask follow-up questions directly within AI Overviews and continue to carry on conversations about the topic in AI Mode. Google originally shared that they were testing the feature last month. "People come to Search for an incredibly wide range of questions - sometimes to find information quickly, like a sports score or the weather, where a simple result is all you need," Google said in its announcement. "But for complex questions or tasks where you need to explore a topic deeply, you should be able to seamlessly tap into a powerful conversational AI experience." AI Overviews are the AI-generated summaries at the top of many search results pages. They answer a user's query without the user having to leave the Google Search page, which has led to a "traffic apocalypse" that's crushing many news websites, whose content often powers AI overviews. Yet, as Mashable reporting has shown, Google AI Overviews continues to make basic factual mistakes. Mobile users will now be able to click the "See More" tab at the bottom of the AI Overview and access a text input bar where they can take their conversation to AI mode and continue to dive deeper into their query based on the initial results. In addition to this, Google also announced that its latest and most powerful AI model, Gemini 3, will now be the default model for AI Overviews globally. Google continues to roll out new AI features across its products as it makes moves to dethrone OpenAI as the de facto AI leader. These new search-related features also help Google further assert itself as the search engine giant, as OpenAI starts to make gains in that area. Disclosure: Ziff Davis, Mashable's parent company, in April 2025 filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.

AI Mode in Google Search now lets you ask follow-ups from AI Overviews

Your overview can keep its context as you jump into a back-and-forth chat, so you spend less time re-explaining what you meant. Google is tightening the connection between AI Overviews and AI Mode in Google Search. Starting now, you can ask a follow-up right from an AI Overview and keep the same context as the conversation continues in AI Mode. It's a small change with a big payoff if you've ever hit the limit of a one-and-done summary. When a quick answer turns into a deeper question, the handoff is supposed to feel seamless, and Google says prominent links remain part of the experience so you can still click out to the web. Follow-ups without the reset Google says the new flow is designed to reduce repetition. You start with an Gemini 3-powered AI Overview, ask your next question on the results page, then continue in AI Mode without re-entering the basics that shaped the first answer. Recommended Videos In its testing, Google says people preferred results that can naturally shift into a conversation. The company is framing it as one continuous experience, with links staying visible so you can step past the summary when you want the original pages. A nudge toward longer searches Google is aiming at the gap between fast searches and real research. It says Search still needs to be great for quick hits like scores or weather, but it also wants to handle longer, more complex questions that don't fit into a single response. One question becomes two. Then three. In practice, the results page starts to behave more like a session. You get the snapshot, then push forward with follow-ups that stay anchored to the same premise instead of starting over every time your question evolves. Mobile rollout, and what to watch Google says the jump from AI Overviews into AI Mode is rolling out on mobile globally. That matters, phones are where retyping context feels most annoying, and where a smoother follow-up flow can save time. For now, treat AI Overviews as a starting point, then move into AI Mode when you need more depth, and use the links when accuracy matters. Keep an eye on availability, Google doesn't outline timing by country, language, or account type in this update, so the experience may show up gradually.

Just ask anything: a seamless new Search experience

This content is generated by Google AI. Generative AI is experimental People come to Search for an incredibly wide range of questions -- sometimes to find information quickly, like a sports score or the weather, where a simple result is all you need. But for complex questions or tasks where you need to explore a topic deeply, you should be able to seamlessly tap into a powerful conversational AI experience. Today we're rolling out two upgrades that bring us closer to this vision for Search: the ability to ask whatever's on your mind -- no matter how long or complex -- and find exactly what you need. First, we're making Gemini 3 the new default model for AI Overviews globally, so you get a best-in-class AI response right on the search results page, for questions where it's helpful. Second, we're making the transition to a conversation even more seamless. Now, you can easily ask a follow-up question right from an AI Overview, and jump into a conversational back and forth with AI Mode. In our testing, we've found that people prefer an experience that flows naturally into a conversation -- and that asking follow-up questions while keeping the context from AI Overviews makes Search more helpful. It's one fluid experience with prominent links to continue exploring: a quick snapshot when you need it, and deeper conversation when you want it. So next time you have a question, find your nearest Google search bar, and just ask anything.

Google Search Gets Upgraded to Gemini 3

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Google is upgrading the default model for AI Overview globally in Search. Moving forward, the show will be ran by Gemini 3, which was first launched back in November. While this should mean faster and more helpful AI answers directly on a search results page, Google is also adding a big feature that I know a few of us have thought about. The introduction of conversations with the AI Overview is rolling out. Google says, "Now, you can easily ask a follow-up question right from an AI Overview, and jump into a conversational back and forth with AI Mode." From my perspective, this is good if I want to push back on information I receive from AI Overview. The feature is not perfect with the information it provides at times, so don't mind me if I get into a little back and forth with this AI bot. "Since beginning testing late last year, we've found that people prefer an experience that flows naturally into a conversation - and that asking follow-up questions while keeping the context from AI Overviews makes Search more helpful," Google said in its blog post. Both of these changes are rolling out today. Go try them out.

Google makes Gemini 3 the default model for AI Overviews globally

Google has begun rolling out two upgrades to Search. Starting today, Gemini 3 serves as the default model powering AI Overviews for all users globally, while mobile users gain direct access to AI Mode conversations from AI Overviews. Google introduced its new family of AI systems last November. At that time, the company deployed Gemini 3 in AI Overviews using a router programmed to direct the most difficult questions to the new system. This approach limited initial exposure to complex queries. Now, Google expands Gemini 3 to become the standard model across all AI Overviews worldwide. Gemini 3 generates summaries that demonstrate improved credibility and relevance compared to prior models. The upgrade applies universally, ensuring consistent performance for every user interaction with AI Overviews. The second upgrade enables users to transition directly into an AI Mode conversation from any AI Overview. Google first previewed this capability late last year during testing phases. "In our testing, we've found that people prefer an experience that flows naturally into a conversation -- and that asking follow‑up questions while keeping the context from AI Overviews makes Search more helpful," said Robby Stein, vice president of product for Google Search. "It's one fluid experience with prominent links to continue exploring: a quick snapshot when you need it, and deeper conversation when you want it." This direct jump into AI Mode preserves the original context from the AI Overview, supporting seamless follow-up questions. The feature rolls out starting today specifically for users accessing Google Search on mobile devices.

Google's bringing its best AI model to everyone's search results

Google's been rolling out AI Overviews to billions of users over the past year, but those summaries just got a serious upgrade. The company announced that Gemini 3 is now the default model powering AI Overviews globally. That means better answers, smarter reasoning, and a more natural way to dig deeper into topics. For those unfamiliar, AI Overviews are those AI-generated summaries that appear at the top of your search results when you ask complex questions. They've been around for a while now, pulling information from across the web to give you quick answers without clicking through a dozen links. Google first deployed Gemini 3 in AI Overviews back in November through a router system that sent only the toughest questions to the new model. Now everyone gets access to it by default. What actually changes with Gemini 3 The upgrade means AI Overviews can handle more nuanced queries with better context understanding. According to Google, Gemini 3 brings "state-of-the-art reasoning" that grasps depth and complexity in ways previous models couldn't. So when you're asking about something that requires actual analysis rather than just facts, you should get more thoughtful responses. But there's another change that might be even more useful. You can now jump straight into a follow-up conversation from an AI Overview. Google calls this AI Mode, and it's basically their answer to chatbot-style search. Instead of getting one summary and moving on, you can ask follow-up questions while keeping all the context from your original search. The conversation flows naturally without starting over each time. Google says their testing showed people prefer this kind of seamless transition into conversation. It makes sense when you're researching something complicated and need to explore different angles without typing the same background information repeatedly. The update also brings Gemini 3's advanced reasoning to AI Mode searches across dozens of countries, and Google's been integrating AI Mode directly into Chrome to make access even easier. The rollout is happening now, though availability varies by market. Google already brought Gemini 3 to the standalone Gemini app back in November with improved formatting and better code generation. This AI Overviews update puts that same intelligence directly into your everyday searches.

Google Is Making the Transition Between AI Overviews and AI Mode Easier

Google is making two new additions to the artificial intelligence (AI) features in Search. The Mountain View-based tech giant has now added the Gemini 3 AI model to both AI Overviews and AI Mode, making them more performant than before. Additionally, the company is also making it easier to transition from the results page to AI Mode. The tech giant highlighted that both of these capabilities are now rolling out globally across devices and interfaces. Notably, recently, Google added Personal Intelligence to AI Mode. AI Overviews and AI Mode Become More Seamless In a blog post, the tech giant announced and detailed the two new features. Starting now, Gemini 3 will become the default AI model for AI Overviews globally. Earlier, the model powered the AI Mode, but the AI-powered results summary feature continued to be powered by an older model. Now, both features are using the same underlying large language model. This will mean that whether a user is looking at the summaries or at the conversation, the responses will be of the same quality. Second is a quality of life improvement that makes it easier for users to jump from AI Overviews or the non-AI results page to AI Mode seamlessly. Currently, if a user makes a Search query, they are taken to the All tab, with the AI Overviews appearing for select queries (Google says they appear wherever they're helpful). If a user wants to move to AI Mode for a deep dive, they can do one of two things. First, they can tap on the AI Mode tab located on the left side of the All tab, or they can tap on "Show More" in AI Overviews and tap on the "Dive deeper in AI Mode" button located at the bottom of the section. In both cases, AI Mode shows the response to the initial response. Then users can ask their follow-up questions. But this flow has redundancy built into the interface, as the user will have to see the AI Mode response to the original query, which does not offer any significantly different response. Google is now fixing this. Once the user is on the AI Overviews, tapping "Show More" automatically opens a new text box at the bottom of the interface, where users can type their follow-up query. Hitting enter takes them to AI Mode, with the conversational chatbot answering the follow-up query directly. Google is rolling out both of these capabilities globally, but it can take a few days before users start seeing them on their end.

How we search internet is changing again as Google turns search into a conversation

Google is shifting its search engine towards a conversational, AI-led experience, expanding AI Overviews powered by Gemini 3 and introducing an AI chat window. This update encourages users to ask follow-up questions, moving away from keyword-based searches to a more natural, ongoing interaction with information retrieval. Google is reshaping how people use its search engine, pushing users away from keyword-based queries and toward a more conversational, AI-led experience. Google has announced an expansion of AI Overviews, now powered by Gemini 3, along with the addition of an AI chat window that allows users to ask follow-up questions. The update signals a clear shift in how Google wants Search to be used. Users no longer need to fine-tune keywords. Instead, they can search using longer, more conversational prompts. The move reflects how people have already adapted to interacting with AI. Chatbots like Gemini have trained users to communicate in natural language, refine queries through follow-ups, and treat information retrieval as an ongoing interaction rather than a single request. Google is now applying that behaviour to Search itself, allowing users to ask a question, read an AI-generated overview, and continue the conversation without starting a new search. Follow-up questions within AI Overviews redirect users to Google's AI Mode, an agentic search experience where AI takes on a larger role in processing queries. Rather than returning a traditional list of links, AI Mode is designed to gather information, reason across sources, and present direct answers. Google has not provided a straightforward way to disable AI Overviews for users who prefer the older search experience. Google has been testing elements of this shift for several months. Robby Stein, vice president of product for Google Search, teased an early version of the experience late last year. The updated AI Overviews and chat interface are now rolling out globally on mobile, marking one of the most significant changes to Search in recent years. The update aligns with Google's broader push to integrate AI across its product ecosystem, including Search, Pixel smartphones, and other services. The company has also introduced what it calls personalized intelligence, which allows users to connect Google apps to tailor AI responses based on personal habits and preferences. In examples shared by Google, linking Google Photos could help AI identify patterns, such as a preference for ice cream stops during travel, and reflect that in AI-generated itineraries. Stein has described the aim as creating "one fluid experience with prominent links to continue exploring."

Google expands AI Overviews with Gemini 3 upgrade in Search

Google has introduced a new Search experience designed to make exploring, accessing, and understanding information effortless. Robby Stein, VP of Product, Google Search, said the updates aim to provide a more natural way for users to get answers, whether they need quick facts or want to explore complex topics. The improvements bring AI-powered assistance directly to the search results page. Just Ask Anything Users can now "just ask anything," regardless of the length or complexity of the query. The new system allows a smooth transition from quick answers to detailed exploration, enabling users to follow up seamlessly while retaining context from previous AI Overviews. Features * Gemini 3 AI Overviews: Gemini 3 is now the default model for AI Overviews globally, providing contextual answers directly on search results pages. * Seamless AI Mode Conversations: Users can start a follow-up conversation from any AI Overview, maintaining the context for continuous interaction. * Fluid Search Experience: The system offers a quick snapshot for simple questions and the option to engage in deeper conversational exploration when needed. Availability The updated Search experience is available globally on mobile. Users can access AI Mode conversations directly from AI Overviews and receive responses powered by Gemini 3 across all supported regions.

Google AI Plus Now Available Globally, Makes Gemini 3 Its Default for AI Overviews

Google has made a slew of announcements that suggests an ever-narrowing gap between Gemini and ChatGPT the AI chatbot market. The company expanded its market for the Google AI Plus low-cost plan, now available in over 75 countries and then announced that Gemini 3 would be its default model for AI Summaries on Search. The company also took another crucial step in their journey towards the integration of Google Search and AI by rolling out a feature that lets users ask follow-up questions directly from AI Overviews. So, now one doesn't need to toggle back-and-forth between tabs and can now seamless move to a conversational Search mode. Google wants some of ChatGPT's weekly active visitors It is rather obvious that Google AI Plus is looking to migrate users from ChatGPT and other competitors in the B2C market. The plan includes access to Gemini 3 Pro and Nano Banana Pro in the Gemini app, Flow's AI filmmaking tools, research and research and writing support from NotebookLM. The plan, introduced first in Indonesia last September was broadened to several other countries including India, where it is available for Rs.399 a month. While existing Google One Premium customers automatically get access to the Google AI Plus plan, those joining now will get 200GB of storage, shareable with five other family members. At the time of launch, a post on X by Google said the Google AI Plus plan was "designed to empower people in emerging markets to do more with Google AI, for less." However, from a market pricing point of view, it was clearly aimed at taking potshots at the ChatGPT Go Plan which aimed to capture users in the emerging markets. OpenAI had launched the Go Plan in India last August as part of their strategic expansion plans. Though Google has had a strong presence in the market, it took the company more than three months to bring the Google AI Plus subscription for India to counter it. (You can check out the details of the plan here.) The latest step to expand the low-cost plan to 35 more countries appears to be a step in the direction of going beyond free access to Gemini and associated AI tools. By making the pricing competitive, Google obviously hopes to lure users who either do not need the AI suite or cannot afford it. The Google AI Pro plan has a steep price of $20 a month compared to the $7.99 that the AI Plus plan is available for to US customers. Though the price plans for the Plus various by region, Google's marketing team appears to have got it just right to get the more casual customers on the Internet to check out the company's AI technology. As a further sop to new customers, Google is also offering 50% off for the first two months of their subscription as a promotional offer. Gemini 3 becomes the default AI model for AI Overviews By rolling out the feature that allows users to ask follow-up questions directly from AI overviews, Google has put to use its virtual hegemony in the Search market, thanks to over two decades of indexed web pages. Of course, one would have to experiment with this feature before one can judge its quality over that of competing AI chatbots. The move to let users shift from AI Overviews to AI mode chats has been made possible by Google's decision to make the Gemini 3 its default model for the overviews - an AI-generated brief that appears on top of Google Search results. Though users appear to find it helpful, publishers globally are crying foul, claiming that search revenues have fallen. The company says in a blog post that it's efforts would ensure that users "get a best-in-class AI response right on the search results page, for questions where it's helpful." From a user's point of view, we believe that this addition makes the Search Engine results page (SERP) more dynamic and interactive. "It's one fluid experience with prominent links to continue exploring: a quick snapshot when you need it, and deeper conversation when you want it. So next time you have a question, find your nearest Google search bar, and just ask anything," says the blog post written by Robby Stein, vice-president of Product, Google Search. The company further claims that during their early testing, it was found that users preferred an experience that flowed naturally into a conversation - where follow-up questions around the same content and context made the search more useful. "People come to Search for a wide range of questions -- sometimes to find information quickly, like a sports score or the weather, where a simple result is all you need. But for complex questions or tasks where you need to explore a topic deeply, you should be able to seamlessly tap into a powerful conversational AI experience," says Stein. Make no mistake, Google is closing in fast on AI leadership These rollouts come days after Google brought its "Personal Intelligence" features that enabled users to get more customized responses from Gmail and Google Photos. It debuted earlier this month alongside bringing AI Overviews to Gmail that lets users query using natural language instead of keyword searches for quick answers. Josh Woodward, VP for Gemini app, Google Labs and AI Studio said in a blog post that "Personal Intelligence has two core strengths: reasoning across complex sources and retrieving specific details from, say, an email or photo to answer your question. It often combines these, working across text, photos and video to provide uniquely tailored answers." The process of using AI across its entire suite continues for Google. Does it mean Google has stolen a march over competition? We cannot be sure as OpenAI appears to be shifting goalposts regularly, now reportedly moving to hardware, while Anthropic seems to have completely shifted its attention to enterprise customers. The battle for AI hegemony is on, but for now it is not clear what the stakes are or on which arena the game is being played on.