With only a day earlier than Google I/O, the corporate’s annual flagship occasion, begins, the joy round new applied sciences, Gemini, and Android XR is palpable. Google I/O is scheduled for Might 20–21, and the keynote shall be livestreamed at 10:30 p.m. on Might 20.
Forward of Google I/O, the corporate hosted The Android Present on Might 13. Android 16 stole the limelight on the present, with Google unveiling an all-new design language—Materials 3 Expressive—in addition to safety updates, and Gemini integration on gadgets. Google introduced that Android and Put on OS have been getting main design refreshes and Gemini would come to Android Auto, Put on OS, Google TV and Android XR.
So what’s in retailer at Google I/O? Right here’s a glance:
Android XR
Android XR wasn’t a part of The Android Present, so Google I/O might even see main bulletins concerning the prolonged actuality working system created by Google and Samsung. With Google’s Gemini AI at its core, the platform will combine digital, augmented, and blended actuality experiences for sensible glasses and headsets (together with Samsung’s Mission Moohan). In an effort to compete with Apple and Meta within the blended actuality market, Google hopes that Android XR will be capable of energy specialised headgear made by different tech corporations.
Gemini
At Google I/O 2025, AI is likely to be the primary attraction, very similar to final yr. Gemini is changing into extra synced with the entire Android gadget ecosystem so extra particulars are anticipated round that, particularly round Gemini 2.5 Professional. Moreover, Gemini’s “extra personalised assistant” expertise, enhanced Workspace integration, and different superior agentic options are anticipated. Google’s AI initiatives reminiscent of DeepMind, Mission Astra, LearnLM can even get their very own highlight.
Android 16
Whereas Android 16 received its unique area on The Android Present, extra particulars will be anticipated at I/O. Gemini AI-powered sensible notification actions, Auracast performance (which ought to facilitate Bluetooth gadget switching), accessibility options, and lock display screen widgets are all areas the place I/O would possibly provide deeper insights.
Others: Gmail, Chrome, Play Retailer, Gemma
Going by the classes deliberate, Google could reveal enhancements to different merchandise, reminiscent of Gmail, Chrome, Play Retailer, Gemma (Google’s household of open AI fashions), Android growth instruments, and extra. Nonetheless, it’s unclear if these updates are vital sufficient to be lined within the keynote too or solely developer-focused classes.
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