Google’s AI coding helper gets smarter and faster

Google has made exciting updates to its Gemini Code Assist, a tool that helps people write computer programs. Announced on April 9, 2025, at the Cloud Next conference, this AI assistant can now do more complex tasks on its own. It’s like giving it a brain boost! Instead of just suggesting small bits of code, it can now take big steps—like turning ideas from a Google Docs file into a full app or changing code from one programming language to another. This makes it super helpful for developers who use tools like Android Studio.

These upgrades put Gemini Code Assist in a race with other coding helpers like GitHub Copilot and Cursor. The competition is heating up because AI tools can save programmers a lot of time. Google also added a new feature called the Kanban board, where users can manage these smart “agents” that plan and track coding jobs step-by-step. These agents can add new features to apps, check code for mistakes, or even write instructions—all automatically.

On the same day, Google introduced Gemini 2.5 Flash, a new AI model built to work fast and smart. It’s perfect for quick jobs like answering customer questions or reading documents instantly. Google says it’s a “workhorse” model, meaning it’s reliable and efficient for everyday tasks. While it thinks a bit longer to get answers right, it’s designed to handle lots of work without slowing down. Both tools show Google’s push to make coding and AI simpler and stronger, but experts suggest double-checking the results, as even smart AI can make mistakes sometimes.