GoKawiilGoogle I/O 2026 is just around the corner, with the big keynote scheduled for May 19. Last year’s event saw a heavy focus on AI, and we are expecting a similar theme this time around. Here’s what to expect from Google I/O 2026.
Google I/O 2026: Schedule and livestream
This year, the Google I/O keynote is scheduled for May 19 at 10 AM PT/ 1 PM ET. If you’re not among those invited to attend the event in person, you can catch it on the livestream on Google’s official YouTube channel (embedded above).
We will also be covering Google I/O 2026, and you can follow along with our coverage.
What to expect from Google I/O 2026? Expectations are sky-high for what could be one of Google’s most ambitious events in years. From major Gemini upgrades and the possible debut of Aluminium OS to Android 17’s next-gen features and new Android XR hardware, Google appears ready to push deeper into AI, cross-device experiences, and entirely new form factors. Here’s what we’re expecting to see this year.
Android announcements
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Like last year, Google is hosting a separate Android Show I/O Edition to talk about upcoming Android features and other developments. This year, the pre-recorded show will be played out on YouTube a week before the main keynote, i.e., May 12 at 10 AM PT/1 PM ET. Google has promised that this will be one of the biggest years for Android, so we’re rightfully excited for what the company announced at this pre-I/O event.
We are expecting Google to showcase what’s coming to Android over the next couple of months, including more Android 17 features. To be clear, we don’t expect a full-fledged stable rollout yet. Android 17 Beta 4 was released nearly two weeks ago with minor changes, and though Google has termed it as “the near-final environment,” expect to wait before the stable build is released to the public. Based on the release timeline for Android 16 last year, we expect the Android 17 release sometime in June this year.
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