GoKawiilGoogle I/O 2026 is just a few hours away, 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
Like last year, Google hosted a separate Android Show I/O Edition to talk about upcoming Android features and other developments. This year, the pre-recorded show played on YouTube a week before the main keynote on May 12. Google had promised that this would be one of the biggest years for Android, and there was certainly a lot to unpack.
Some of the biggest reveals include Gemini Intelligence, Google’s new agentic AI push for Android, a batch of Android Auto upgrades with Material 3 Expressive, widgets, video app support, and Dolby Atmos, and Googlebooks, a new category of premium Android-powered laptops from partners including Acer, ASUS, and Lenovo. The first Googlebooks are due this fall, with Gemini baked in, Android app support, phone app streaming, and features like Magic Pointer and Create My Widget.
Gemini updates
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