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Introduces new agent reasoning modes (Default and ReAct), expanding agent decision-making capabilities. Adds WhatsApp (via Twilio) and Microsoft Teams as new communication channels for agent interaction. Enhances external application management with a dedicated Connections UI for configuring OAuth/API keys, external tool mappings, and authentication layers. Introduces beta voice configuration for speech-to-text and text-to-speech interactions. Adds an Agent Evaluation Framework to the ADK for native testing, measurement, and improvement of agent behavior using simulated interactions (trajectories) and ground-truth datasets.