At the Google I/O 2026 conference, the company made an unexpected announcement: the mobile app AI Studio, previously announced, will not be released. Instead of launching a separate program, Google has decided to integrate its capabilities directly into the existing Gemini app.
Why was the standalone product cancelled?
Initially, AI Studio was positioned as a powerful tool for quickly realizing ideas. The concept was simple and attractive: users could start creating a project on the go and have a ready-made prototype by the time they returned to their computer. The app was intended to be a convenient mobile version of the web service aistudio.google.com.
Interest in the project was indeed high. More than 800,000 users worldwide pre-registered in Google Play and the App Store, waiting for the release. However, the company's strategy underwent changes. Google explained this by the desire not to burden users with unnecessary installations. Instead of forcing people to download another app, the company decided to make AI Studio's features part of the natural interaction with Gemini.
How will the new system work?
Now, the capabilities to create tools and prototypes will appear directly in the chat with the artificial intelligence. Gemini will be able to generate the necessary utilities upon user request, whether on a mobile device or a computer. The AI Studio developers have already joined forces with the Gemini team to implement this concept, ensuring a seamless transition of functionality.
It is important to note that the web version of AI Studio is not closing. It will continue to develop and remain available for professionals who require advanced capabilities — from fine-tuning prompts to developing full-scale business projects. Thus, Google offers a flexible solution: simple access via Gemini for the mass user and a powerful tool in the browser for developers.
