Google I/O 2025: AI Takes Center Stage with Gemini Updates and Android 16 Reveal

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Google is gearing up to hold its largest developer conference of the year, Google I/O 2025, on May 20 and May 21. CEO Sundar Pichai, DeepMind CEO and Cco-founder Demis Hassabis, and executives in charge of Search, Cloud, and Android will announce major updates to Google's product offerings. We're expecting Google I/O 2025 to focus on AI a lot (seriously, a lot). Google's family of AI models, Gemini, will likely take center stage during Google I/O 2025 as Pichai and Hassabis continue their push for dominance over OpenAI, xAI, Anthropic, and other well-funded competitors. We're also expecting updates around DeepMind's projects, such as its multimodal AI system Project Astra. At last year's Google I/O, the company teased a pair of smart glasses powered by Project Astra. A key theme at Google I/O 2025 will be how AI is infiltrating all of Google's products. For example, Google's head of Search, Elizabeth Reid, is giving a talk on the AI stage about how generative AI is "revolutionizing search." Other Google executives are scheduled to speak at the event about how scientists are using AI, how AI agents will use apps for users, and how Waymo's autonomous vehicles use AI to navigate the physical world. The Google I/O 2025 keynote kicks off at 10 a.m. PT on May 20 from the company's Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View. You can watch a livestream of Google's keynote here, or watch via the embed below. At 1:30 p.m. PT, the developer keynote begins. As the name suggests, the developer keynote will focus less on the consumer side of things. Later in the day, at 3:30 p.m. PT, Hassabis will speak with Alex Kantrowitz, host of the Big Technology Podcast, about the future of DeepMind's AI and its impact on the world. At the same time, there will be livestreamed talks about the latest updates to Android, Chrome, and Google Cloud. Some of the talks at Google I/O won't be livestreamed, but lucky for you, TechCrunch will be on the ground covering the biggest announcements from the event. This year, Android announcements will come a week ahead of Google I/0 2025 during an event called "The Android Show." It kicks off on Tuesday at 10 a.m. PT, and you can watch the livestream here.

Google I/O 2025: What to expect, including updates to Gemini and Android 16 | TechCrunch

Google I/O, Google's biggest developer conference of the year, is nearly upon us. Scheduled for May 20 to 21 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, I/O will showcase product announcements from across Google's portfolio. Expect plenty of news relating to Android, Chrome, Google Search, YouTube, and -- of course -- Google's AI-powered chatbot, Gemini. Here's what to expect. AI is the tech du jour, and Google, like its rivals, has been investing heavily in it. A shoo-in for I/O is a new addition (or several) to Google's flagship Gemini family of AI models. Leaks over the past few weeks suggest that an updated Gemini Ultra model is on the way, Gemini Ultra being Google's top-of-the-line Gemini offering. With this upgraded Gemini Ultra may come a pricier Gemini subscription. Google offers a single premium tier, Gemini Advanced ($20 per month), to unlock additional capabilities in its Gemini chatbot, which is powered by the company's Gemini models. But Google may soon launch two new plans, Premium Plus and Premium Pro. It's not yet clear what benefits might be attached and how these plans might be priced relative to Gemini Advanced. Google will almost certainly talk about Astra, its wide-ranging effort to build AI apps and "agents" for real-time, multimodal understanding. Also probably on the agenda is Project Mariner, Google's AI "agents" that can navigate and take action across the web on a user's behalf. Folks on X spotted references to "Computer Use" in the code for Google's AI Studio developer platform, which could well pertain to Mariner. For the first time this year, Google is hosting a separate event dedicated to Android updates: The Android Show. It'll take place on Tuesday, roughly a week ahead of I/O. The latest version of Android, Android 16, will be the focus. Android 16 is expected to bring with it improved notifications and an entirely new design language, Material 3 Expressive. In a leaked blog post, Google describes Material 3 Expressive as a top-to-bottom overhaul, with greater responsiveness and "action elements" that pop. Android 16 is mostly a quality-of-life update, judging by reports. It'll introduce support for Auracast, which should make it easier to switch between Bluetooth devices. Also in tow are lock screen widgets and a range of new accessibility features. Google may also spotlight capabilities in the latest versions of Android XR, its mixed reality operating system, and Wear OS, the company's software for wearables. Going by the official I/O schedule, Google will have plenty to discuss following The Android Show and I/O keynote addresses. The schedule lists sessions dedicated to Chrome and Google Cloud, Google Play (the Android app store), Android development tools, and Gemma, Google's collection of "open" AI models. Last year, Google unveiled a few AI-themed surprises at I/O, including a set of models fine-tuned for education applications called LearnLM. An upgrade to Google's viral podcast-generating NotebookLM could be one such surprise. Leaked code reveals a "Video Overviews" tool that presumably would create video summaries, most likely leveraging Google's Veo 2 video-generating model.

Google I/O and Android Show: Where to Stream and What You Can Expect

Google I/O runs May 20 and 21 this year, with Google holding its biggest keynote of the year right on day one. We expect Google to talk about its latest updates and innovations across all of its ever-expanding portfolio of products, perhaps even with some sneak peeks at upcoming hardware. But only if we all collectively cross our fingers. But Google is also hosting a totally separate event solely focusing on Android. Called the Android Show: I/O Edition, this event will be prerecorded and will take place exactly a week before the I/O keynote. We expect it will focus much more on what we can expect from Android 16, Wear OS and other Android-related products. By breaking out Android news into its own virtual event, Google frees itself to spend more time during the I/O keynote to talk about Gemini, Deep Mind, Android XR and Project Astra. It's likely going to be a jam-packed series of events, so here's how you can watch them both and what you can look forward to. While the main I/O keynote isn't until later in May, the company's new Android Show is mere days away, taking place on May 13, 10 a.m. PDT (1 p.m. EDT, 6 p.m. BST). It'll be livestreamed on the Android YouTube channel. It will focus heavily on Android 16, which has been in public beta for some time and is expected to launch officially in June. It's earlier than Android usually rolls out; a driving force behind that move is to give developers more time with the early software to help optimize apps and software that focus on AI. Rumored Android 16 features include updates to the camera for more fine-grain control over exposure and color temperature, more dynamic app resizing when using foldable phones and updates to the ways notifications are displayed. It's possible Google may also talk about Android XR, the company's latest foray into mixed-reality headsets in partnership with Samsung and its Project Moohan headset. We also expect announcements around Wear OS, Google's software powering Android-based smartwatches. Google I/O proper kicks off with a keynote taking place on May 20, 10 a.m. PDT (1 p.m. EDT, 6 p.m. BST). It'll almost certainly be available to stream online on Google's own YouTube channel, although a holding video is yet to be available. There's no live link on the I/O website yet, either, though you can use the handy links to add the event to your calendar of choice. Expect links to a livestream to be available closer to the day. Google has talked less and less about Android at its I/O developer conference, with uses of the word "Android" falling far below the 124 times the word "AI" was spoken on stage during the 2024 keynote. Given that Google is spinning its Android announcements into its own event, it's safe to expect that Android will continue to take a back seat. AI will definitely dominate the conversation at this year's I/O. From its integration into Android to the always-seeing Project Astra, AI tools will continue to be infused deeper into everything that Google does, whether you like it or not. Hopefully, Google will do a better job of communicating its new AI tools than it did last year.

Google I/O 2025: Where to Watch and What to Expect

Google I/O runs over May 20 and 21 this year, with day 1 playing host to Google's biggest keynote of 2025. We expect Big G to talk about its latest innovations across its ever-expanding portfolio of products and perhaps even show some sneak peeks at upcoming hardware. But only if we all collectively cross our fingers, promise to be good and eat all our vegetables. Read more: Android 16: Everything Google Announced at the Android Show The tech giant also hosted a totally separate event that focused solely on Android. The Android Show: I/O Edition saw Android 16 unveiled, with insights into the new Material 3 Expressive interface, updates to security and a focus on Gemini and how it'll work on a variety of other devices. By breaking out Android news into its own virtual event, Google frees itself to spend more time during the I/O keynote to talk about Gemini, Deep Mind, Android XR and Project Astra. It's going to be a jam-packed event, so here's how you can watch I/O 2025 as it happens and what you can look forward to. Google I/O proper kicks off with a keynote taking place on May 20, 10 a.m. PDT (1 p.m. EDT, 6 p.m. BST). It'll almost certainly be available to stream online on Google's own YouTube channel, although a holding video is yet to be available. There's no live link on the I/O website yet, either, though you can use the handy links to add the event to your calendar of choice. Expect links to a livestream to be available closer to the day. Little chat about Android 16: As Google gave Android 16 its own outing already, it's likely that it won't be mentioned all that much during I/O. In fact at last year's event, Android was barely mentioned, while uses of the term "AI" was well over a hundred. Android XR: Google didn't talk much about Android XR during the Android show, focusing instead on the purely phone-based updates to the platform. We expected to hear more about the company's latest foray into mixed-reality headsets in partnership with Samsung and its Project Moohan headset, so it's possible that this is being saved for I/O proper. Gemini: With Android being spun out into its own separate event, Google is evidently clearing the way for I/O to focus on everything else the company does. AI will continue to dominate the conversation at I/O, just as it did last year (though hopefully Google can make it more understandable) with updates to many of its AI platforms expected to be announced. Gemini is expected to receive a variety of update announcements, including more information on its latest 2.5 Pro update which boasts various improvements to its reasoning abilities, and in particular to its helpfulness for coding applications. Expect lots of mentions of Google's other AI-based products, too, including DeepMind, LearnLM and Project Astra. Let's just hope Google has figured out how to make this information make any kind of sense. Beyond AI, Google may talk about updates to its other products including GMail, Chrome and the Play Store, although whether these updates are big enough to be discussed during the keynote rather than as part of the developer-focused sessions following I/O's opening remains to be seen.

Google I/O 2025: What to Expect and How to Watch

Google's annual I/O developer conference returns this month with a unique, two-part schedule. Before the big show on May 20, Google is hosting an Android-specific event on May 13. Android announcements are usually just one component of the main I/O conference, so the fact that Google is spinning off a separate event suggests it has a lot in store -- or it wants AI to be the star of the show later in the month. We'll find out soon enough; the Android Show: I/O Edition will be livestreamed starting at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Google I/O follows on May 20 from the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View. It starts with a livestreamed keynote at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET, and a developer keynote at 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET. Google says it will be sharing the latest on "Google's newest products, technologies, and innovations in AI, Android, and more" in keynotes, breakout sessions, and workshops, more than a dozen of which will be livestreamed. You can learn more and register at io.google/2025. Here are our predictions for what Google will show off this month. An Early Arrival for Android 16 Google hasn't said much about what's in store for "The Android Show," other than teasing details on "what's new on Android." Typically, we get a first look at the latest version of Android at I/O with a formal launch in the fall. But Google is adopting an accelerated schedule for Android 16 "to better align" with the launch of popular Android smartphones. Android 16 first appeared in November with a developer preview, followed by a second preview in December, the first beta release in January, the second a month later, and the third in March. This sets Google up to introduce a more complete version of Android 16 on May 13 or at I/O. These early versions of Android 16 tip the return of lock-screen widgets, AI-generated summaries of notifications from messaging apps, new tools to manage health data securely, and stricter security features. We'll also see accessibility features for users with impaired vision, including an outline-text option you can invoke to display text in dialog boxes and other controls inside contrasting boxes. Android 16 may also support a new "desktop" mode for Pixel phones, which would essentially turn them into mini PCs, Android Authority reports. Google already enabled the new functionality on a Pixel 8 Pro running the Android 16 beta, so it could be ready for primetime and rival Samsung's DeX feature, which lets users turn their phone into a desktop-like work experience, including connecting to a monitor. Smart glasses are having a resurgence, at least in Silicon Valley. Mark Zuckerberg is all-in on the tech, likely because his company's Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses are leading the pack. But Apple is apparently prepping its own pair, so Google doesn't want to be left in the dust. Though Google canceled its Project Iris glasses in 2023, it debuted a new operating system for VR headsets and smart glasses in December. We saw that in action at MWC on a Samsung headset, dubbed Project Moohan. At I/O 2024, we got a look at Project Astra, an AI-powered voice assistant, which Google showed off using a pair of mystery AR glasses. Google recently integrated some of Astra's features into Gemini Live, giving the voice assistant access to your camera so it can comment on what it sees. Will it show up on new specs at I/O 2025, too? Gemini Takes Center Stage Expect AI to dominate most of the opening keynote. The company just debuted a Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview "I/O edition," which boasts "massively improved coding capabilities," according to Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, who is scheduled to give a talk on the "frontiers of AI" at 3:30 p.m. ET on May 20. More models and AI tools are on tap for I/O as Google competes for attention against rivals like OpenAI and xAI, TechCrunch notes. Google usually uses I/O to show off new tricks, mostly to clue in developers on what's coming up, but there are nuggets in there for the average tech user, too. It's been working on a more conversational AI mode for search, essentially turning Google into ChatGPT. This is likely the next big step in AI-powered search for Google since it introduced AI Overviews at I/O in 2023. Meanwhile, Google parent company Alphabet also owns autonomous car tech company Waymo. At I/O, Dmitri Dolgov, Co-CEO of Waymo, will discuss the "critical role of AI in this tech's development and deployment, and the exciting possibilities that lie ahead" during an onsite I/O session. What Else Is New? A few other Google products are getting the I/O livestream treatment. Here are some of the sessions on tap and when you can watch. May 20 May 21

Google I/O 2025: What to expect including Gemini AI, Android 16 updates, Android XR and more

A deluge of AI annoucements, but also something for Android fans. In just a week, Google's annual developer conference will kick off on May 20. The event is probably the most important on the company's calendar, offering a glimpse at everything it has been working on over the past year. From the rumors and even information Google has trickled out, I/O 2025 should be one of the more exciting tech keynotes in recent memory. Plus, for the first time, Google has spun out a dedicated Android showcase planned a whole week earlier. That just happened today (May 13), and you can check out everything that was announced at the Android Show or go to our liveblog to get a feel for how things played out. Now that the Android Show is over, it's time to look ahead to I/O, where the focus will almost definitely be about AI. We've gathered the most credible reports and leaks to put together this roundup of what to expect, and though most of the Android-related announcements have been made, it's still possible that Google shares more details about its mobile platform next week. If you'd like to tune in from home and follow along as Google makes its announcements, check out our article on how to watch the Google I/O 2025 keynote. We'll also be liveblogging the event, so you can just come to Engadget for the breaking news. Some of my favorite I/O moments involved watching Dave Burke take to the Shoreline stage to talk about the latest updates for Android. But for the past couple of years, Android hasn't had much of a spotlight at Google's annual developer conference. That's about to change, with the company's dedicated showcase during today's Android Show: I/O Edition. The presentation featured Android Ecosystem President Sameer Samat, who took over for Burke in 2024. We saw Samat and his colleagues show off the new Material 3 Expressive design, and what we learned confirmed some of the features that were previously leaked, like the "Ongoing notifications" bar. Material 3 Expressive is also coming to Wear OS 6, and the company is expanding the reach of Gemini by bringing it to its smartwatch platform, Android Auto and Google TV. Android 16 will also come with new scam-detection features and a refined Find Hub that will see support for satellite connectivity later in the year. Speaking of timing, Google has already confirmed the new operating system will arrive sometime before the second half of the year. Though it did not release a stable build of Android 16 today, Samat shared during the show that Android 16 (or at least part of it) is coming next month to Pixel devices. And though the company did cover some new features coming to Android XR, senior director for Android Product and UX Guemmy Kim said during the presentation that "we'll share more on Android XR at I/O next week." It clearly seems like more is still to come, and not just for Android XR. We didn't get confirmation on the Android Authority report that Google could add a more robust photo picker, with support for cloud storage solutions. That doesn't mean it won't be in Android 16, it might just be something the company didn't get to mention in its 30-minute showcase. Plus, Google has been releasing new Android features in a quarterly cadence lately, rather than wait till an annual update window to make updates available. It's possible we see more added to Android 16 as the year progresses. One of the best places to get an idea for what's to come in Android 16 is in its beta version, which has already been available to developers and is currently in its fourth iteration. For example, we learned in March that Android 16 will bring Auracast support, which could make it easier to listen to and switch between multiple Bluetooth devices. This could also enable people to receive Bluetooth audio on hearing aids they have paired with their phones or tablets. Remember Google Glass? No? How about Daydream? Maybe Cardboard? After sending (at least) three XR projects to the graveyard, you would think even Google would say enough is enough. Instead, the company is preparing to release Android XR after previewing the platform at the end of last year. This time around, the company says the power of its Gemini AI models will make things different. We know Google is working with Samsung on a headset codenamed Project Moohan. Last fall, Samsung hinted that the device could arrive sometime this year. Whether Google and Samsung demo Project Moohan at I/O, I imagine the search giant will have more to say about Android XR and the ecosystem partners it has worked to bring to its side for the initiative. This falls in line with what Kim said about more on Android XR being shared at I/O. If Google felt the need to split off Android into its own showcase, we're likely to get more AI-related announcements at I/O than ever before. The company hasn't provided many hints about what we can expect on that front, but if I had to guess, features like AI Overviews and AI Mode are likely to get substantive updates. I suspect Google will also have something to say about Project Mariner, the web-surfing agent it demoed at I/O 2024. Either way, Google is an AI company now, and every I/O moving forward will reflect that. Speaking of AI, Project Astra was one of the more impressive demos Google showed off at I/O 2024. The technology made the most of the latest multi-modal capabilities of Google's Gemini models to offer something we hadn't seen before from the company. It's a voice assistant with advanced image recognition features that allows it to converse about the things it sees. Google envisions Project Astra one day providing a truly useful artificial assistant. However, after seeing an in-person demo of Astra, the Engadget crew felt the tech needed a lot more work. Given the splash Project Astra made last year, there's a good chance we could get an update on it at I/O 2025. According to a report from The Information, Google might be planning to unveil its own take on Pinterest next week. That characterization is courtesy ofThe Information, but based on the features described in the article, Engadget team members found it more reminiscent of Cosmos instead. Cosmos is a pared-down version of Pinterest, letting people save and curate anything they see on the internet. It also allows you to share your saved pages with others. Google's version, meanwhile, will reportedly show image results based on your queries, and you can save the pictures in different folders based on your own preferences. So say you're putting together a lookbook based on Jennie from Blackpink. You can search for her outfits and save your favorites in a folder you can title "Lewks," perhaps. Whether this is simply built into Search or exists as a standalone product is unclear, and we'll have to wait till I/O to see whether the report was accurate and what the feature really is like. Last year, Wear OS didn't get a mention during the company's main keynote, but Google did preview Wear OS 5 during the developer sessions that followed. The company only began rolling out Wear OS 5.1 to Pixel devices in March. This year, we've already learned at the Android Show that Wear OS 6 is coming, with Material 3 Expressive gracing its interface. Will we learn more at I/O next week? It's unclear, but it wouldn't be a shock if that was all the air time Wear OS gets this year. Since 2023, Google has offered NotebookLM on desktop. The note-taking app uses machine learning for features like automated summaries. Based on App Store and Google Play listings, the company is getting ready to release a mobile version of the service on the first day of I/O 2025. Google has a terrible track record when it comes to preventing leaks within its internal ranks, so the likelihood the company could surprise us is low. Still, Google could announce something we don't expect. As always, your best bet is to visit Engadget on May 20 and 21. We'll have all the latest from Google then along with our liveblog and analysis. Update, May 5 2025, 7:08PM ET: This story has been updated to include details on a leaked blog post discussing "Material 3 Expressive." Update, May 6 2025, 5:29PM ET: This story has been updated to include details on the Android 16 beta, as well as Auracast support. Update, May 8 2025, 3:20PM ET: This story has been updated to include details on how to watch the Android Show and the Google I/O keynote, as well as tweak the intro for freshness. Update, May 13 2025, 3:22PM ET: This story has been updated to include all the announcements from the Android Show and a new report from The Information about a possible image search feature debuting at I/O. The intro was also edited to accurately reflect what has happened since the last time this article was updated.

Google I/O 2025: What to expect over the next two weeks on Android 16, Android XR and Gemini

A deluge of AI annoucements, but also something for Android fans. In about two weeks, Google's annual developer conference will kick off on May 20. The event is probably the most important on the company's calendar, offering a glimpse at everything it has been working on over the past year. Judging from rumors and information Google has trickled out, I/O 2025 should be one of the more exciting tech keynotes in recent memory. Plus, for the first time, Google has spun out a dedicated Android showcase planned a whole week earlier. If you want to know what to expect from the company later this month, read on. Android 16 In years past, some of my favorite I/O moments involved watching Dave Burke take to the Shoreline stage to talk about the latest updates for Android. But for the past couple of years, Android hasn't had much of a spotlight at Google's annual developer conference. That's about to change, with the company hosting a dedicated showcase that will air a week before I/O proper. Scheduled for May 13, Google says it has "so many things to share" during the Android Show: I/O Edition. The presentation will feature Android Ecosystem President Sameer Samat, who took over for Burke in 2024. As for what to expect from Samat and company, a preview of Android 16 is an obvious bet. Google has already confirmed the new operating system will arrive sometime before the second half of the year. As such, it may even release a stable build of Android 16 that same day. One feature Google could announce for Android 16 is Live Activities-like "Ongoing notifications". Per Android Authority, Google could also add a more robust photo picker, with support for cloud storage solutions. We've also seen lots of hints at an upcoming design change to the platform, reportedly called Material 3 Expressive. The most damning (or credible) indication that this is real is the recent self-leak by Google, which was caught by 9to5Google and remains archived and visible on the Wayback Machine. This leaked blog post discusses the research behind Material 3 Expressive and how the visual overhaul led to action elements standing out more and greater responsiveness on the users' part. According to the post, "When participants were asked to "Send the email" in the app, their eyes saw the button 4x faster in the expressive design." One of the best places to get an idea for what's to come in Android 16 is in its beta version, which has already been available to developers and is currently in its fourth iteration. For example, we learned in March that Android 16 will bring Auracast support, which could make it easier to listen to and switch between multiple Bluetooth devices. This could also enable people to receive Bluetooth audio on hearing aids they have paired with their phones or tablets. Android XR Remember Google Glass? No, how about Daydream? Maybe Cardboard? After sending (at least) three XR projects to the graveyard, you would think even Google would say enough is enough. Instead, the company is preparing to release Android XR after previewing the platform at the end of last year. This time around, the company says the power of its Gemini AI models will make things different. We know Google is working with Samsung on a headset codenamed Project Moohan. Last fall, Samsung hinted that the device could arrive sometime this year. Whether Google and Samsung demo Project Moohan at I/O, I imagine the search giant will have more to say about Android XR and the ecosystem partners it has worked to bring to its side for the initiative. AI, AI and more AI If Google felt the need to split off Android into its own showcase, we're likely to get more AI-related announcements at I/O than ever before. The company hasn't provided many hints about what we can expect on that front, but if I had to guess, features like AI Overviews and AI Mode are likely to get substantive updates. I suspect Google will also have something to say about Project Mariner, the web-surfing agent it demoed at I/O 2024. Either way, Google is an AI company now, and every I/O moving forward will reflect that. Project Astra Speaking of AI, Project Astra was one of the more impressive demos Google showed off at I/O 2024. The technology made the most of the latest multi-modal capabilities of Google's Gemini models to offer something we hadn't seen before from the company. It's a voice assistant with advanced image recognition features that allows it to converse about the things it sees. Google envisions Project Astra one day providing a truly useful artificial assistant. However, after seeing an in-person demo of Astra, the Engadget crew felt the tech needed a lot more work. Given the splash Project Astra made last year, there's a good chance we could get an update on it at I/O 2025. Wear OS Last year, Wear OS didn't get a mention during the company's main keynote, but Google did preview Wear OS 5 during the developer sessions that followed. The company only began rolling out Wear OS 5.1 to Pixel devices in March. Given that, you might expect Google wouldn't have much new to share, but the official Wear OS X account told fans to watch the Android Show for updates. NotebookLM Since 2023, Google has offered NotebookLM on desktop. The note-taking app uses machine learning for features like automated summaries. Based on App Store and Google Play listings, the company is getting ready to release a mobile version of the service on the first day of I/O 2025. Everything else Google has a terrible track record when it comes to preventing leaks within its internal ranks, so the likelihood the company could surprise us is low. Still, Google could announce something we don't expect. As always, your best bet is to visit Engadget on May 20 and 21. We'll have all the latest from Google then along with our liveblog and analysis. Update, May 5 2025, 7:08PM ET: This story has been updated to include details on a leaked blog post discussing "Material 3 Expressive." Update, May 6 2025, 5:29PM ET: This story has been updated to include details on the Android 16 beta, as well as Auracast support.

Google I/O 2025: What to expect with Gemini, Android 16, and Project Astra

The latest news from Google-land is all Gemini, Gemini, Gemini. And at Google I/O 2025, we expect more of the same. A year after its last big event, Google is back with an even deeper dive into AI. So deep, in fact, that Android is being shuffled off into its own separate event. A signal of something big? Maybe. Ahead of I/O 2025, Google quietly dropped a developer preview of Gemini 2.5 Pro, its latest generative AI model. Translation: this year's keynote isn't just about flashy hardware or Android updates -- it's about code, algorithms, and the general direction of Google's artificial intelligence goals. Whether you're a developer, a die-hard Android fan, or just here for the spectacle, here's what to expect from Google I/O 2025. The big keynote for Google I/O is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 10 a.m. PT. Here's when it will be happening around the globe: With less than two weeks to go before I/O 2025, the curtain is already being pulled back on Android 16. The headline here is a fresh evolution of Google's design language, shifting from Material 3 to the more vibrant and customizable Material Design 3 Expressive. While the redesign was expected to debut at I/O, Google, true to form, self-leaked the details in a now-deleted blog post. But Android isn't waiting for its moment in the spotlight. Thanks to Google's all-in push on Gemini, Android is stepping out a week early with the Android Show: I/O edition, airing on May 13. Hosted by Android Ecosystem President Sameer Samat, the show will have "so many things to share," according to Google. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. As for what Android 16 will bring, the beta has already given us a sneak peek. Features like Auracast support hint at smoother Bluetooth switching, while visual tweaks, quality-of-life upgrades, and the introduction of "summarized notifications" suggest a more streamlined, user-friendly experience across the board. While the I/O 2025 stage may be dominated by AI and Android, Google hasn't completely forgotten about your wrist. Wear OS 5.1 quietly dropped in March, delivering some relatively minor improvements like better step tracking and revamped media controls. But if you're hoping for Wear OS 6 to make a surprise cameo during the keynote, don't. If anything, the announcement of OS 6 will probably come in July, just like OS 4 and 5 did. Fourth time's the charm -- at least, that's what Google hopes. After the quiet burial of Google Glass, the slow fade of Daydream, and the DIY novelty of Cardboard, Google is once again diving headfirst into immersive tech with Android XR. Built from the ground up with Gemini AI in mind, this new operating system is aimed squarely at powering the next wave of AR and VR wearables. Things may be different now with Google's collaboration with Samsung on Project Moohan -- a pair of XR glasses using Google's OS. Details are sparse, and it's unclear whether Moohan will make a cameo at I/O 2025, but you can bet Android XR will get some stage time. Expect Google to name names when it comes to new partners and paint a picture of an XR ecosystem that might have staying power. Google is an AI company now, full stop. And I/O 2025 is shaping up to be less about what Google makes and more about how much smarter it can make everything. At the center of it all is Gemini. With version 2.5 Pro already in developers' hands, expect Google to go deep on performance gains, real-world integrations, and new ways Gemini is flexing across platforms. (As of this writing, Gemini 2.5 Pro tops AI leaderboards.) Google is bringing AI to everything, so expect announcements on a bunch of AI-related features: cars, smartwatches, earbuds, even your toaster, probably. Context-aware assistants, predictive interfaces, and on-device models will dominate the demos. It's either thrilling or exhausting, depending on how many times you've heard the phrase "AI-first strategy." We'll also probably get updates on Project Astra, Google's research prototype for a universal AI. Also on deck is a mobile version of NotebookLM, Google's AI-powered research assistant.

What to expect from Google I/O 2025 in a nutshell

Google is set to hold its largest developer conference of the year, Google I/O 2025, on May 20 and May 21. The event will feature major updates to Google's product offerings from CEO Sundar Pichai, DeepMind CEO and co-founder Demis Hassabis, and executives in charge of Search, Cloud, and Android. Google I/O 2025 is expected to heavily focus on AI, with Google's family of AI models, Gemini, likely taking center stage. Pichai and Hassabis will continue their push for dominance over competitors such as OpenAI, xAI, and Anthropic. Updates around DeepMind's projects, including its multimodal AI system Project Astra, are also anticipated. A key theme at the conference will be the integration of AI across Google's products. Google's head of Search, Elizabeth Reid, will discuss how generative AI is impacting search. Other executives will speak about the use of AI by scientists, AI agents using apps for users, and how Waymo's autonomous vehicles use AI to navigate. Google buffs Gemini Pro just before its I/O show The Google I/O 2025 keynote begins at 10 a.m. PT on May 20 from the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, and can be watched via livestream. The developer keynote starts at 1:30 p.m. PT, focusing on the developer side of the event. Later, at 3:30 p.m. PT, Hassabis will speak with Alex Kantrowitz about the future of DeepMind's AI. Android announcements will precede Google I/O 2025 during "The Android Show" on Tuesday at 10 a.m. PT, with a livestream available.

What to Expect from Google I/O 2025: Gemini, AI Agents, Android XR & More

We may also see the Project Mariner AI agent for consumers and the 'Computer Use' AI agent for enterprise customers. The search giant is gearing up for its annual developer conference, Google I/O 2025, scheduled for May 20 and 21. Much like last year, we may see several new AI announcements related to Gemini, AI agents, Android XR, and more. So in this article, we have compiled the most anticipated announcements and features, likely to be unveiled this year at I/O 2025. On that note, let's check out the list. At the I/O 2025 event, Google is expected to announce two new subscription plans called Gemini Pro and Gemini Ultra. According to TestingCatalog, code strings of Gemini Pro and Ultra have surfaced, and they may offer expanded usage limits for video generation and other capabilities. Currently, Google only offers Gemini Advanced, which costs $20 per month. Apart from that, it's also being said that Google might release a larger and more powerful Gemini Ultra model. Google stopped releasing the Ultra series of models after Gemini 1.0 Ultra. Currently, Gemini 2.5 Pro is Google's most capable AI model, and it's available to Advanced subscribers and free users as well, but with a rate limit. Next, at Google I/O 2025, we may see three new AI models: Veo 3, Imagen 4, and Imagen 4 Ultra. Veo 3 is going to be the successor of Veo 2, which is already the best AI video generation model out there. On top of that, Imagen 4 and Imagen 4 Ultra will succeed Imagen 3, Google's state-of-the-art image generation model. At the Google I/O 2025 event, the search giant may finally release an AI agent for consumers. Google did showcase Project Mariner back in December 2024, which can perform actions in the Chrome browser, similar to OpenAI's Operator AI agent. However, during the announcement, the company said that the early prototype is slow and not always accurate. However, after five months, Project Mariner may be ready to ship. In fact, some X users have found reference to 'Computer Use' which allows "Gemini to use features such as browser access, code execution, and file system capabilities." It's also being said that Computer Use is aimed at enterprise customers to run AI agents in virtual desktop instances. Google keeps saying that 2025 is going to kickstart the agentic AI era, so it's expected that we will see new and powerful AI agents at I/O 2025. While Google offers a personalized AI model in Gemini which uses your search history to learn about your preferences, at I/O 2025, the company may finally embrace memory and custom instructions. Early leaks show that Gemini is about to receive something called "Personal Context" which is similar to custom instructions on ChatGPT. Here, you can define what you like, what you don't prefer, and add your personal information so that Gemini can know you better. Apart from that, memory support is coming to Gemini which will remember crucial parts from your conversations to build a long-term memory about yourself. Next, Google may allow users to upload files and images while using the Deep Research AI agent on Gemini. And developers will be able to upload folders of their code repositories, or use GitHub integration to easily bring their large codebase to Gemini. Not to mention, Google is working to let users share Gemini Gems, which is similar to custom GPTs on ChatGPT. Meanwhile, Google is also expected to announce Gemini integration into the Chrome browser. New leaks show that Gemini will appear in the Windows system tray and can be triggered using a keyboard shortcut. Finally, you can install the NotebookLM app on your smartphone, which goes live on May 20. At I/O 2025, Google is expected to preview its Android XR mixed-reality OS to take on Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest headsets. Samsung has already announced that 'Project Moohan', its Android XR headset, is launching this year. Interestingly, Google may announce its smart glasses, powered by the Android XR platform and Gemini AI. Google's smart glass looks regular and has a lightweight design, having deep integration with Gemini for a conversational experience. It has vision capabilities and can perform contextual tasks on the go. Basically, the smart glass uses Gemini AI to enhance the user experience in an immersive environment. Finally, Google has already showcased its bold new 'Material 3 Expressive' design language with Android 16, a week before Google I/O 2025. This is the first time Google has held a separate Android event before the I/O. Google also says that Gemini is coming to WearOS, Android Auto, Google TV, and Android XR platforms.

Google I/O 2025 Preview: Android 16, XR Headsets, and Gemini AI

The tech world is abuzz as Google I/O 2025 approaches, promising groundbreaking advancements across Android, AI, and XR technologies. Scheduled to commence on May 20, with a special Android-focused preview on May 13, this year's conference is ready to redefine user experiences and developer capabilities. The world waits with bated breath for the unveiling of the unique features of Android 16 and the higher capabilities of Gemini AI and will also witness the launch of the XR headsets by Google. Technology is now undergoing a big leap towards merging with everyday life.

Google set to host first ever Android Show IO edition this week: Android 16, Gemini enhancements and more to expect

Gemini and Android XR: Anticipated updates to Google's AI assistant and extended reality platform. For the first time in history, Google will host a standalone event called The Android Show: I/O Edition. The event will take place on May 13, a week before the Google I/O developer conference. Previously, the company would announce all developments during its annual developer conference, but with the new standalone event, it appears that the company has something new to introduce. As the name implies, it may focus on Android 16, as well as some announcements about previously leaked Material 3 Design and Gemini integrations. However, we will have to wait until the event to learn more about the announcements. Here's everything we know so far. The fans can watch the Android Show: I/O Edition live on May 13 at 10:30 pm IST on the official Android YouTube channel. You can also follow the social media pages for the latest announcements by Google. Here is the list of announcements that Google can make Android 16 features As per the reports, the company may announce the features of much much-anticipated Android 16 update. It could bring some massive improvements, including real-time notification updates, a notification cooldown function, an updated photo picker, improved accessibility, an adaptive layout, and an enhanced Gemini AI integration. Material Design 3 Expressive Following a series of leaks, the tech giant is expected to unveil the Material Design 3 Expressive. It may improve user interaction by including features such as Eye Tracking, user surveys, usability testing, and more. Overall, the reports indicate that the company intends to offer bold use of shape and colour. Gemini and Android XR While the major AI announcements are reportedly reserved for the Google I/O keynote, the Android Show could bring some key updates to Gemini, Google's AI assistant. There will be new features for Android users with improvements to Gemini Live. The company may also announce updates about the Android XR, the company's extended reality platform developed in partnership with Samsung.