Google Gemini Introduces New Features: Photo-to-Video Tool, CLI for Developers, and Android Chat Search

In a series of significant feature updates, Google has enhanced its Gemini AI platform in July 2025, introducing tools designed for both creative users and developers. Two major developments include a new photo-to-video generation tool and the Gemini CLI, alongside the upcoming rollout of a chat search feature for Android users.

Google has unveiled a groundbreaking photo-to-video tool that allows users to transform still images into dynamic eight-second videos complete with audio. Powered by the Veo 3 video generation model, this feature enables users to upload a photo, describe the scene, and add audio cues for a personalized video creation experience. The rollout is available to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers across over 150 countries, having generated over 40 million videos in just seven weeks since its launch (Research Item ID: 12856). David Sharon, the Multimodal Generation Lead for Gemini Apps, highlighted the feature's accessibility when he stated, "Users can select 'Videos' from the tool menu and create videos from their photos without experience in editing."

In parallel, Google has released the Gemini CLI, a versatile open-source tool that integrates Gemini’s capabilities directly into developers’ command line interfaces. This tool supports advanced coding, research, and automation tasks. Users can access Gemini 2.5 Pro for free, which allows up to 60 requests per minute and 1,000 requests per day, catering specifically to developer needs (Research Item ID: 12857). With a focus on collaboration, Google has opened the CLI to community contributions under the Apache 2.0 license.

Furthermore, the Gemini platform is also preparing to introduce a chat search feature for its Android users, which is already available on web and iOS. Although it is not yet fully rolled out for Android devices, users can still access chat search via the web version. Additionally, Google is updating the Gemini logo to align it better with its brand identity (Research Item ID: 12855).

As these features continue to develop, Google emphasizes its commitment to responsible AI use through safety measures, testing, and user feedback, particularly with the new media-generating functionalities (Research Item ID: 12856). This comprehensive update marks Google's ongoing effort to enhance the Gemini platform, making advanced tools more accessible to both casual users and tech professionals alike.