Here's What We Expect to See at Google I/O 2026
Google I/O 2026 is set to take place on May 19, featuring a focus on software and AI advancements rather than new hardware. The event is expected to include updates on Gemini, Android 17, Android XR, and Google's broader AI initiatives like Veo, Lyria, and Gemma. While specific details remain scarce, the conference will likely address ongoing integration efforts between Android and ChromeOS under the Aluminum OS initiative.
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Google I/O is rapidly approaching. Google's big developer conference kicks off May 19 and will be available to stream live for anyone not invited to the keynote in California. While you likely won't get a look at the company's upcoming Pixel products, this presentation will contain a slew of software announcements—though we don't exactly know what Google has up its sleeve. Last year, the company made a number of interesting announcements. We got our first look at Android XR, Google’s platform for smart glasses; AI Mode’s general rollout for Search, following an initial beta period; Gemini Live's official rollout on iPhones; Try it on, a feature that lets you virtually try on clothes; and new AI models across Google's product line.
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