Google I/O 2025: AI Innovations and Android Updates Take Center Stage

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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. Earlier this week, Google hosted a separate event dedicated to Android updates: The Android Show. During it, the company announced new ways to find lost Android phones and other items, additional device-level features for its Advanced Protection program, security tools to protect against scams and theft, and a new design language called Material 3 Expressive. Here's what else you can 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. 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.

How to Watch Google I/O 2025

The apple blossoms are sprouting, the sun is finally rising before your alarm goes off, and Google CEO Sundar Pichai is wiping down the lenses of his Gemini-powered smart glasses. You know what that means: It's once again time for Google I/O. Google is going all out for its annual I/O developer conference, which begins on Tuesday, May 20. The event is taking place at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California, just down the road from Google's headquarters. The keynote starts at 10 am PDT on Tuesday, and as usual, it will be livestreamed. Expect to hear and see updates about Android 16, the latest on Google's XR glasses, how AI is changing the search experience, and how the Gemini interface is evolving and making its way onto more of Google's platforms. Google's keynote address, which should open with remarks from Pichai before the team rolls out all the new stuff, starts Tuesday, May 20, at 10 am PDT (1 pm EDT and 6pm BST). You can watch it on Google's I/O website or on Google's YouTube channel. The video feed is also embedded right here at the top of this page. Google is also offering a feed in American Sign Language. Be sure to tune in on our Google I/O live blog, where WIRED's team in attendance will be offering up-to-the-minute news updates and analysis of all the announcements. We'll post a link to the liveblog here once we get closer to the main event. Beyond the main keynote, there's a subsequent developer-focused keynote starting at 1:30 pm PDT (4:30 EDT). So much AI. Really, it's what we expect the bulk of Tuesday's keynote to cover. Google has been building out its machine intelligence efforts across all of its platforms, building it into the main search experience, Android's key features, and the company's various productivity tools. Remember, it was just one year ago that we first heard about AI Overviews, so we'll likely get updates on how AI-powered search has grown over the last year, and a roadmap of where it's going next. We'll also hear updates about Gemini, of course, and how the latest model is being used on Android phones. Google has a few projects that are still in their experimental phase -- like the next Gemini model, and its new AI Mode for search -- and I/O is the venue where Google typically pushes those things into general release. We already know quite a bit about what's coming to Android this year, since Google already shared the design changes in Android 16 and the new scam-blocking capabilities of Android phones. We also know there won't likely be any Pixel or Nest hardware announced at I/O. The new phones and gadgets typically arrive in the fall. Lastly, we are expecting a big update to Google's XR efforts. The company showed off Android XR last year, and let us go hands-on (face-on?) with its AI-powered smart glasses. Android XR brings Gemini's chatbot-style voice interactions to a set of eyeglasses, and incorporates an onboard camera for computer vision. Codenamed Project Moohan, we expect to see an update on where these glasses are in their development cycle, and when they'll be available for everyone to try.

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

Google I/O 2025 takes place on May 20 and 21 with Google's big keynote happening on day 1. We expect Big G to talk about its myriad innovations across its ever-expanding portfolio of products -- almost certainly with a huge focus on AI every step of the way. If we collectively cross our fingers, promise to be good and eat all our vegetables then we may even be treated to a sneak peek at upcoming hardware. Read more: Android 16: Everything Google Announced at the Android Show Google also hosted a totally separate event that focused solely on Android. The Android Show: I/O Edition saw the wrappers come off Android 16, 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" went 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: How to Watch Google's Biggest Event (and What to Expect)

Google's main I/O 2025 keynote takes place on May 20, with I/O continuing over May 21 for developers to get hands-on with Google's latest products. At its keynote, we expect Big G to talk about its various innovations across its constantly expanding suite of products and tools -- no doubt with a huge focus on AI throughout. If we collectively cross our fingers, promise to be good and eat all our vegetables, then we may even be treated to a sneak peek at upcoming hardware. Read more: Android 16: Everything Google Announced at the Android Show Google also hosted a totally separate event that focused solely on Android. The Android Show: I/O Edition saw the wrappers come off Android 16, 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 be available to stream online on Google's own YouTube channel. There's no live link on the I/O website yet, though you can use the handy links to add the event to your calendar of choice and register your details if you want more info from Google. Which maybe you do. Not much 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" went 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 Liveblog: Leaks and Rumors About Android, AI, XR and More

Everything announced at Google's mid-year software event at the Shoreline Amphitheatre. Google I/O, the company's annual event in Mountain View, California, is happening Tuesday, giving the world a look at upcoming Android, mobile and AI software. We're all looking forward to what will be revealed at The Shoreline Amphitheatre. Last week's Android Show revealed several ways Google is refining the mobile operating system in the big Android 16 update coming later this year. This update will have more responsive animations and security features, as well as interface upgrades for Wear OS 6. That probably means we won't see much of that at Google I/O, clearing the runway for what the search giant has been focusing on ever more intensely in the last couple of years: AI. Google has been increasing the ways it's integrating its Gemini generative AI chatbot and services in its range of products, from Search to Maps to many of its apps. We do know that Gemini is coming to smartwatches in WearOS soon and cars in Android Auto in the coming months, and we expect to see even more announcements in this vein at Google I/O. But Google has other software irons in the fire that we could hear more about, including its forays into extended reality. For instance, we might get more information about Project Moohan, the company's mixed reality headset it's making with Samsung. Of course, that's also loaded with AI, as CNET principle writer Scott Stein found when he got an early hands-on with the device. Here's what else we've heard about Google's upcoming software event.

Google I/O will be an AI show

Android is getting its biggest visual update in years, and rather than unveiling it for the first time at its big annual developer conference, Google announced Material Three Expressive at a pre-show event broadcast on YouTube the week before. If a major design language shift for the world's most popular mobile OS doesn't qualify as a headliner at I/O, then what does? You guessed it: AI. We expect Google to talk all about Gemini during I/O, which kicks off on Tuesday, and how it's improving it and bringing it to products in areas that consumers will see even more. If you've paid attention to the past couple of I/O keynotes, this won't be a surprise. Android was barely mentioned in 2023, and CEO Sundar Pichai said AI so many times that we lost count. Last year's keynote was more of the same, except that Pichai saved us some trouble and counted mentions of AI for us. All of this reflects the very obvious, inescapable shift that Google and every other tech company have made recently to pump out AI features at a breakneck pace. But in a way, less news about the newest Android OS at I/O is actually a good thing. Google has made a big effort in recent years to bring new features to more phones -- even if they aren't running the latest OS. Companies like Samsung and Motorola roll out new OS versions on their own schedules, so adding new features through Google Play and app updates means they'll reach people faster. One key criticism of Android in previous years was slow feature rollouts that often entirely failed to reach many users. Google also adopted a new schedule this year for Android 16, moving to a major release in Q2 and a minor release in Q4, which should help more devices take advantage of new features. If this year's I/O really is an AI show, then there's a risk it's going to feel like one we've seen before. The past two years of software and hardware from seemingly every consumer tech company have been non-stop AI pep rallies. We've seen a lot of previews of features that are supposedly just around the corner. Then, when it's time to actually ship them... well, ask Apple how that's going. To Google's credit, it has certainly shipped lots of AI features. The company has a lot of surfaces for it, too -- from the XR platform we're expecting to hear more about (that's the glasses it has teased several times), to Chrome, Gmail, and Meet. There's a lot of ground to cover. I get the feeling, though, that we're reaching a tipping point, one where promises of all the time and effort that AI will save us are wearing a little thin. But if nothing else, I appreciate that Google went out of its way to give Android time to shine before the big show -- rather than relegating it to a handful of mentions between AI feature updates.

Google I/O 2025: how to watch and what to expect

Dominic Preston is a news editor with over a decade's experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor. Google's annual I/O developer conference is almost here, and all eyes will be on the company's opening keynote. But for the first time in years, we know there's little reason to hope for major Android OS announcements, since Google already did that last week. Instead, we're expecting I/O's keynote to be (almost) all about AI, though we do know there'll be at least a little time devoted to XR. Google I/O happens over two days, May 20th and 21st, but you probably want to know about the opening keynote. That kicks off at 10AM PT / 1PM ET on the 20th. You can watch it on Google's I/O site or its YouTube channel, and we've embedded the livestream above for ease -- there's a version with an American Sign Language interpreter, too. If you're planning to watch, be sure to set aside ample time. I/O keynotes usually run for a couple hours, and even with no new Android announcements, we'd expect the same this time. As my colleague Allison Johnson put it over the weekend, the fact that this year's I/O keynote will be focused on AI shouldn't come as a surprise. Gemini and its ilk have dominated the event for two years running, and Google is embroiled in an AI race with OpenAI, Meta, Microsoft, and more. In fact, I/O kicks off a day after Microsoft's Build developer event, which should make for an interesting back-to-back comparison. It's likely that Google will have lots to say about new Gemini features coming to phones and other devices, updated models with increased power, and hopefully some ambitious Project Astra updates that will show us the pie-in-the-sky side of Google's AI work. I/O won't be entirely about AI, as Google has already promised updates on Android XR, too. The company's extended reality OS didn't get much screentime during last week's Android Show, other than confirmation of Gemini support to come, but a closing tease from Android head Sameer Samat suggested that we'll at least see more from Google's prototype smart glasses. Samsung still says its Project Moohan Android XR headset is going to launch this year, so this might be Google's last chance to detail the software side before Samsung steals the limelight. Google used to use I/O to launch Pixel phones and Nest smart home tech, but it doesn't seem keen on the idea anymore. If we were going to hear about new phones, tablets, or wearables, then it likely would have happened last week, and Google wouldn't want anything to distract from its AI updates. There's a chance we'll see new XR hardware, but you shouldn't expect anything beyond that.

Google I/O 2025: All eyes on AI and Gemini

If you're ready for a break from artificial intelligence, Google I/O won't be your safe haven. The annual developer conference -- which starts next week in Mountain View, Calif. -- and also offers a large virtual option, is expected to focus heavily on Google's latest developments in AI, especially its Gemini family of products. Google held The Android Show: I/O Edition last week where it unveiled Android 16's new Material 3 Expressive design language and Gemini AI integration for Android Auto and Wear OS. Expect further Android news during I/O. This could include more details on Android 16's features, potentially including new privacy enhancements, scam-detection features, and updates to the Find Hub. But there's no doubt Gemini will be the star of the show. Following Google's recent developer preview of Gemini 2.5 Pro, the company is likely to demonstrate significant performance gains, new applications, and expanded availability of its flagship AI.

How to watch the Google I/O 2025 keynote tomorrow

It's still May, which means it's still Google time. After showing off Android's new look at The Android Show last week, the company still has its developer conference to check off the list. Google I/O 2025 is scheduled to start tomorrow (May 20) at 1PM ET / 10AM PT, and Engadget will be covering it live, via a liveblog and on-the-ground reporting from our very own Karissa Bell. Google included some Gemini news in The Android Show -- the AI is coming to Wear OS, Android Auto and Google TV -- but artificial intelligence should still be the focus of the company's upcoming keynote. too. Expect news about how Google is using AI in search to be featured prominently, along with some other surprises, like the possible debut of an AI-powered Pinterest alternative. As usual, there will be a developer-centric keynote following the main presentation, and while we'll be paying attention to make sure we don't miss out any news there, our liveblog will predominantly focus on the headliner. The company made it clear during its Android showcase that Android XR, its mixed reality platform, will also be featured during I/O. That could include the mixed reality headset Google and Samsung are collaborating on, or, as teased at the end of The Android Show, smart glasses with Google's Project Astra built-in. To find out for yourself, you can watch Google's keynote in the embedded livestream above or on the company's YouTube channel. The event starts at 1PM ET tomorrow and the company plans to hold breakout sessions through May 21 on a variety of different topics relevant to developers. Update, May 19 2025, 1:01PM ET: This story has been updated to include details on the developer keynote taking place later in the day, as well as tweak wording throughout for accuracy with the new timestamp.

How to watch Google I/O 2025

It's still May, which means it's still Google time. After showing off Android's new look at The Android Show, the company still has its developer conference to check off the list. Google I/O 2025 is scheduled to start on May 20 at 1PM ET / 10AM PT, and Engadget will be covering it live, via a liveblog and on-the-ground reporting from our very own Karissa Bell. Google included some Gemini news in The Android Show -- the AI is coming to Wear OS, Android Auto and Google TV -- but artificial intelligence should still be the focus of the company's upcoming keynote. too. Expect news about how Google is using AI in search to be featured prominently, along with some other surprises, like the possible debut of an AI-powered Pinterest alternative. The company made it clear during its Android showcase that Android XR, its mixed reality platform, will also be featured during I/O. That could include the mixed reality headset Google and Samsung are collaborating on, or, as teased at the end of The Android Show, smart glasses with Google's Project Astra built-in. To find out for yourself, you can watch Google's keynote in the embedded livestream above or on the company's YouTube channel. The event starts at 1PM ET on May 20 and the company plans to hold breakout sessions through May 21 on a variety of different topics relevant to developers.

Google I/O 2025: New Android 16, Gemini AI and everything else to expect at Tuesday's keynote

A deluge of AI annoucements, but also something for Android fans. Google I/O, the search giant's annual developer conference, kicks off on Tuesday, May 20. The event is arguably the most important on the company's annual calendar, offering the opportunity for the company to share a glimpse at everything it has been working on over the past year -- and contextualize its biggest priorities for the next twelve months. The dance card for Google I/O was apparently so packed that the company spun off a dedicated Android showcase a whole week earlier. (See everything that was announced at the Android Show or go to our liveblog to get a feel for how things played out.) With that event now behind us, Google can stay focused on its most important core competency: AI. Google's presentation will come on the heels of announcements from three big rivals in recent days. Further up the Pacific coast, Microsoft is hosting its Build developer conference, where it's already unveiled an updated Copilot AI app. Meanwhile, at the Computex show in Taiwan, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang highlighted a partnership with Foxconn to develop an "AI factory supercomputer" powered by 10,000 Blackwell AI chips. And Meta held its debut LlamaCon AI conference last month, but CEO Mark Zuckerberg's plans for AI dominance have reportedly since hit some snags. (Apple will share its updated AI roadmap on June 9 when its WWDC developers conference kicks off.) 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. The presentation featured Android Ecosystem President Sameer Samat, who took over for Burke in 2024. We saw Samat and his colleagues show off years, Android hasn't had much of a spotlight at Google's annual developer conference. Thankfully, last week's Android Show breakout let Google's mobile operating system take the spotlight for at least a day. 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 is also amping up its 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 at I/O. 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? It's unclear, but it wouldn't be a shock if that was all the air time Wear OS gets this year. Google has jumped the gun and already launched a standalone NotebookLM app ahead of I/O. The machine-learning note-taking app, available in desktop browsers since 2023, can summarize documents and even synthesize full-on NPR-style podcast summaries to boot. 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. Update, May 14 2025, 4:32PM ET: This story has been updated to include details about other events happening at the same time as Google I/O, including Microsoft Build 2025 and Computex 2025. Update, May 19 2025, 5:13PM ET: Updated competing AI news from Microsoft, Meta and NVIDIA, and contextualized final rumors and reports ahead of I/O.

Live Updates From Google I/O 2025 🔴

Follow along with the Gizmodo crew as we unpack everything Google announces at its annual developer conference in Mountain View, Calif. Google's annual I/O developer conference is back! On May 20 and May 21, the tech giant is expected to drop a boatload of news and updates on everything from Gemini AI to Android 16 to Android XR, its newest platform for augmented and mixed reality headsets and smart glasses. There will be so much AI shoved into every service and device, you might get a headache trying to keep up with the blitz of news. Lucky for you, Gizmodo is here to help you make sense of it all by sifting through the hours of keynotes and developer sessions to bring you what really matters. As we've been doing since Gizmodo was founded over 20 years ago, we won't be holding back on calling a spade a spade. Senior Consumer Tech Editor Raymond Wong will be on the ground at Google's Mountain View, Calif.-based HQ reporting on everything he can get his hands on. Keep this page bookmarked Tuesday and Wednesday as Raymond and Senior Writer James Pero cut through all the AI noise. We promise we won't use Gemini to live blog for us.

Watch the Google I/O 2025 keynote address right here

Google I/O 2025 gets started today, May 20, at 1p ET. You can livestream the keynote announcement right here. We are just an hour and change away from the start of Google I/O 2025, when we're expecting the company to share news about all its latest developments -- and this year, you had better believe that's going to mean a whole boatload of AI news. It all kicks off with the keynote address, which you're not going to want to miss. Luckily, we've got it embedded right here for your streaming convenience: The show gets underway at 1pm ET, and while the keynote will probably hit all the big notes from this week's announcements, we've still got a couple days of I/O sessions to follow, and those have the opportunity to reveal even more news about what's next from Google's AI (and otherwise) efforts. Of course, we've all got busy lives, so don't feel bad if you're pulled away from the keynote; beyond always being able to play things back later, Android Authority is covering all the big stories Google has to share, so you don't have to worry one bit about missing anything you wouldn't want to. Just keep checking in with us this week and you'll be right on top of all the latest Google news.

Google I/O 2025 preview: Gemini AI, Android XR and everything else to expect

When Google CEO Sundar Pichai steps on stage at the Google I/O 2025 developer conference next week to deliver his opening remarks, expect two letters to dominate the discussion -- AI. Artificial Intelligence takes up much of the focus at Google these days, with AI features arriving across multiple products, AI-focused projects capturing much of the public's attention and predictions on the future of AI taking up a lot of the company's public pronouncements. And that's going to be on full display at this year's Google I/O, which gets underway Tuesday (May 20) and runs through Wednesday. In fact, the I/O keynote delivered by Pichar and other Google executives to open the conference Tuesday figures to be so AI-focused that Android -- once the star of these kind of events -- has been shunted off to the side. Google already gave us an overview on the state of its mobile software this past week during a separate Android Show event that streamed online. You want an in-person audience? You had best be about AI these days. This year's AI-heavy Google I/O will be a welcome event for anyone excited about the prospect of artificial intelligence, particular if the keynote features Google's trademark demos of new technology showcasing just what the company introduces. But if you're lukewarm about the tech industry's fascination with AI -- or skeptical about the promised benefits -- Tuesday's presentation has the prospect of seeming like an interminable slog. And I'm afraid I find myself on the latter side of things. Perhaps years of AI hype have left me jaded, particularly because I test a lot of mobile AI features on phones that promise to be game-changers only to turn out to be anything but. Or maybe all the very real advances in AI have yet to translate into something that changes the way I interact with the devices around me. But for me, AI demos are starting to take on the feel of a night out a particularly underwhelming theme restaurant -- it's a meal with a lot of sizzle, but not much steak. There's also the creeping suspicion that companies are pouring these resources into AI not to make things better for you and me, but to improve their own bottom line. Certainly, news that Microsoft is cutting 2,000 jobs because it's increasing turning to AI to handle tasks like coding does not put my mind at ease about the motivations going on here. It doesn't have to be that way. My hope is that amid all of the AI demos, announcements and unveilings, someone at Google takes the time not just to explain the "what," but also the "how" and "why" of the things it's talking about. Yes, you've just developed an AI model that will speed up a particular task or add an AI agent to a product that didn't have one. But how that ultimately benefit the people using your product? Why do I need this particular advance when I've gotten along perfectly well without it? If Google I/O tackles that part of the presentation, then all the AI demos will be a lot more worthwhile. And if not, well, I can't imagine feeling any more jaded than I do now. In the meantime, here's a look at how you can follow along with Google I/O and what you're likely to see if you do. Google i/O 2025 starts this Tuesday, May 20 and runs two days. As Google has done for the last few years, it's hosting the developer conference at the Shoreline Amphitheatre, an outdoor venue that's a short stroll from the company's Mountain View, Calif., headquarters. Google kicks things off on Tuesday with a keynote that starts at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT / 6 p.m. BST. You can watch a live stream of the keynote along with selected Google I/O sessions from the event website. Google also has a YouTube live stream set up for the I/O keynote. In addition to the main keynote on Tuesday, there's also a developer keynote slated for 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT / 9:30 p.m BST. This event usually tackles the main event in great detail -- some times in eye-crossing levels of detail if you're not a developer -- though there can be additional announcements on developer-centric additions to existing Google products, too. Google is famous for peppering its I/O presentations with a lot of surprise announcements and demos. Many times, I've been in the audience at an I/O keynote as Google shows off something like a voice assistant that can place restaurant reservations on your behalf or AI-powered photo editing tools that no one saw coming ahead of time. Project Astra was one of those announcements from last year's I/O. It's a universal AI assistant that can see what you see while acting on voice inputs on the same time. It's initially rolling out as part of Gemini Live, but it's pretty clear that it's going to appear in other future products like smart glasses. To that end, I'd expect some sort of Project Astra update and demo during the I/O keynote. And this is one time where Google has given us some strong hints as to what we should expect -- how else to explain the end of last week's Android Show where Android chief Sameer Samat teased exciting demos to come at I/O while very pointed putting on a pair of sunglasses? The AI news won't stop with Project Astra. Earlier this month, Google released Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview (I/O Edition) as an update to the Gemini AI model. It's a pretty developer-centric release with an emphasis on coding and building interactive web apps, which seems like catnip for the folks attending I/O. I'd expect more on this particular release along with a raft of other Gemini-related announcements. A few days ago, The Information reported that Google has been showing employees an AI agent aimed at software development. Specifically, the AI tool is designed to identify bugs and security flaws in software. Again, this seems like something that would interest I/O attendees, though The Information said that it's unclear how close this agent is to being ready for public consumption. Don't expect all mentions of Android to be banished from I/O. The Android show spent very little time on Android XR, the platform announced late last year that Google has been developing with contributions from Samsung and Qualcomm. I'd imagine we're going to hear more about Android XR and the products it could run on. In fact, Samsung has already teased such a product -- a headset called Project Moohan. Also shown off at the end of last year, Project Moohan has been light on details up until this point, though a 2025 release date has essentially been confirmed. More concrete details on Project Moohan would seem to be more appropriate for a Samsung event, but I wouldn't rule out an appearance or a demo at I/O. More to the point, I'd expect some details on other products using Android XR, whether that's headsets or smart glasses. And given last week's news that Gemini would find its way onto more products, a demo of how an AI-powered assistant would work with an Android XR-based device seems very much in the cards. In the same article where The Information reported on a potential AI agent for software development, the outlet also claimed that Google could show off a would-be rival to Pinterest at I/O. The Google version apparently under development lets people look up images for design inspiration and save them to folders. While last week's Android event discussed interface changes coming to Android 16, it didn't reveal a specific release date for the software update. Google's Samat did indicate an update would be coming to Pixel devices in June, though it's possible Google might have more to say about its Android 16 launch schedule at I/O. One thing I'm not expecting at Google I/O 2025 is any sort of hardware announcement. While Google has used its developer conference to launch new phones previously, it's already released the Pixel 9a, while the Pixel 10 flagships aren't expected to arrive until the end of summer.

Google I/O 2025 live -- Gemini AI, Android XR glasses and all the big news as it happens

The Google I/O 2025 keynote this year figures to be light on Android, but heavy on AI. Google already dispensed with its Android news last week -- highlighted by the redesigned Material 3 Expressive interface -- at an Android Show live stream, presumably to make more room to focus on artificial intelligence. And there's a lot of AI to focus on. Besides Google's Gemini AI model and any updated capabilities that are in the works there, we have a whole host of AI-fueled efforts like Project Astra or the Imagen and Veo generation tools that Google is looking to update. Beyond AI, there's the possibility of Google revealing more information about its Android XR platform -- including rumored demos of smart glasses that run on that software. All told, it should be an information-packed keynote, as Google welcomes an army of developers to its annual conference. And we're on the ground in Mountain View, Calif., to bring you all the details, including all the demos and hands-on opportunities that Google I/O 2025 has to offer. It all gets started today (May 20) with an opening keynote that we'll be covering here. Read on for ongoing Google I/O 2025 coverage, including last-minute rumors and analysis leading up to Google's big event. Here's a quick summary of what Google's likely to talk about during the Google I/O keynote. The Google I/O keynote gets started at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT / 6 p.m. BST on Tuesday. You can watch from the Google I/O website or from a YouTube live stream that we've embedded here. In addition to the regular keynote, a developer keynote follows at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT / 9:30 p.m. BST that will also stream on the I/O website. This figures to be a deeper dive into the main topics from the first keynote, plus more developer-centric news.

Google I/O 2025: 7 things we expect to see at the big event and 2 things we don't

We're just about ready for another Google I/O event, where Google shows off the major software updates it's been working on, and gives us an idea about what we can expect for the rest of the year. We also occasionally get hardware launches at these shows, but they don't happen often. The 2025 showcase promises to be a busy one, with notable updates across all of Google's flagship software and AI platforms. We've already been given a preview of a visual refresh for Android 16, but there's lots more to look forward to. Everything gets underway on Tuesday, May 20, with the event keynote presentation - which will include most of the big news updates - set for 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST, which is Wednesday, May 21 13 at 3am AEST for Australia. Here's what you can expect to see, and what probably won't show up. You may have noticed, but Google is very much into its AI these days. We can expect Gemini AI apps and models to take top billing at Google I/O 2025, as Google tells us all about how beneficial AI is to all of our lives and how many millions of people are using AI inside Google's products. It's difficult to predict exactly what the Gemini announcements are going to entail, but smarter Gemini models and more features across the board are likely: including, perhaps, the image-to-video upgrade that's already shown up on Honor handsets. Ahead of I/O, we've already had news about Gemini heading to Google TV and Wear OS 6, too. We've known for some time that Google has some smart specs in the pipeline, based on XR technology - that's extended reality, which combines augmented reality and virtual reality into one platform. These XR glasses have already been shown off in public, though as yet we haven't been given any details, such as what they can do or how much they'll cost. That should change at Google I/O 2025, where Google and its partner Samsung are thought to be preparing a number of announcements - both about the XR specs (which will launch as rivals to the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses), and about the larger and more capable XR device known as Project Moohan. Further to the AI announcements mentioned above, Google I/O 2025 should also be a showcase for the development of Project Astra: that's the next-level AI assistant that Google was actually showing off this time last year. It's AI that can 'see' the world and respond to prompts via voice, video, and more. We've previously seen some elements of Project Astra roll out to Gemini, but there's plenty more to come. Google's ultimate aim with Project Astra is to make assistant technologies that are able to respond to any kind of request, in real time, using natural language - and we're excited to see where the tech goes next. Android 16 has been in beta testing for months, and Google has already revealed some upgrades coming with the software update ahead of I/O. That doesn't mean we won't hear anything about the OS from the Mountain View stage, though, and there's probably more to come before the end of the show. Think behind-the-scenes improvements in terms of security and privacy, as well as more user-facing upgrades. Google may well take the opportunity of Google I/O 2025 to tell us about updates coming to big apps such as Gmail and Google Maps, too: we do of course see updates to these apps throughout the rest of the year as well, but sometimes major announcements are held back specifically for I/O. Several Wear OS 6 updates have been announced ahead of Google I/O 2025, and we'd expect to hear more about them at the actual event itself. We know that the wrist-based software is getting the latest Gemini AI app in the near future, and it's going to get a visual refresh to match the Material 3 Expressive overhaul for Android. Google I/O 2025 should bring some demos of Wear OS 6 in action, and - we're hoping - an official launch date (all we know so far is the update is going to show up in the next few months). With new Pixel and Galaxy watches expected in July and August of this year, Google will want to get the software in place. One of the last-minute rumors swirling around Google I/O 2025 is that we might see a Pinterest-like platform rolled out by Google, as per The Information. Google hasn't had much success in terms of social media apps, but it's been a while since it made any real efforts in this area, so we may hear something on May 20. According to sources, the new app will be based on image search results on Google, enabling users to collect together different pictures into collections, which can then be shared with other people. If something like this is in the pipeline, then Google I/O 2025 offers the perfect platform from which to announce it. Google Chrome is of course one of the flagship Google products, and we know it's going to be mentioned at I/O: there's a "what's new in Chrome" session scheduled for the event for developers to attend. While we haven't heard rumors of any major updates, lots of smaller tweaks and refinements are likely. Something we haven't seen yet, and which ties into what we've already talked about, is Gemini integration in Chrome: right now, it's only available in individual Google web apps. This could be something Google could be working on, though it also knows Chrome is under scrutiny for the extent to which it promotes Google's other apps and services. It's not unheard of for Google to unveil new hardware at the I/O events, but it's not common - these are primarily shows for developers and software engineers, and Google usually prefers to hold separate events to launch Pixel devices. There have been exceptions, including the introduction of the Google Pixel 7a at Google I/O 2023. However, with the Pixel 9a already out, and the Google Pixel 10 phones not expected to break cover until August, this should be a mostly hardware-free show. Google isn't shy about abandoning projects, and we won't be hearing anything about Google Assistant at I/O. It first appeared in 2016, nine years ago - but it's now very much on the way out as Google makes the switch to Gemini. Another product range that Google has unceremoniously discarded is its Chromecast line of streaming dongles, and we're not going to hear anything about them at the event next week. The future is all about the Google TV Streamer.

4 Gemini announcements I can't wait to hear at Google I/O this year

Google I/O is upon us next week, and as always, there's sure to be an avalanche of new products, features, and upgrades unveiled amid the hoopla on stage. Google Gemini and its many AI offshoots will certainly be a part of them. Confirmed previews and rumors of more abound, but there are some that I'm particularly keen to hear. I've put together a set of highlights I anticipate coming from Google as it shares the next stage of its plans for Gemini. Project Mariner is Google's answer to the growing prevalence of AI agents like Manus and Browser Use. Rather than simply surfacing links, Mariner is designed to interact with the web the way a human does, using an invisible mouse and keyboard to fill in forms, find things within websites, and click the necessary buttons to complete tasks. Mariner might fill out your tax forms, book a trip, and send in any complaints you have to a company's customer service. Though not strictly Gemini, Google DeepMind's creation is very much part of the story of Gemini helping automate digital activities for people. In fact, Mariner is supposedly going to integrate with Gemini Advanced and Google Chrome. This would be especially impactful for people who manage repetitive admin tasks, navigate government or insurance websites, or simply want a more efficient way to handle online chores. Persistent memory is a constant, but usually an imperfectly realized dream of generative AI assistants. Google is expected to unveil an upgrade to Gemini's memory that will mean no longer needing to remind the AI of your preferences. Gemini could remember that you dislike morning meetings, prefer metric units, or always book aisle seats on flights. Like ChatGPT's memory system, Gemini is expected to both remember things from interactions with you as well as offer a custom instructions setting where you can manually add things you want it to remember. Of course, Google is likely to assure users that the persistent memory feature is opt-in and that it includes controls allowing users to view, edit, and delete what Gemini remembers. Imagen and Veo are Google's generative AI image and video creation tools, respectively. Google is expected to debut the latest versions of both at I/O. Imagen 4 is supposed to be much better at photorealistic images and matching the actual prompts. It should also be better at staying consistent in whatever style you request. Veo 3 is also going for a more consistent style from clip to clip. They'll also be integrated with Gemini for easy access to content creators, students, and really anyone who wants a quick picture or video. Gemini Gems, the customized and focused Gemini models any user can create, are useful for all kinds of activities. You can make your own motivational coach, a meal-planning nutritionist, or an art critic for your latest drawings. What you can't do right now is share them with other people. Gems are basically like the custom GPTs available from ChatGPT, except GPTs are shareable and findable in the GPT Store. Google is expected to match that and start allowing users to share their Gems with others. You might see everything from a classroom-specific tutoring Gem, tools for coding for different outlets, or just a bunch of Gems designed to recommend movies. And a Gem marketplace isn't just a benefit to users. Google would love to build up the community around Gemini like it has with apps on the Play Store. Shareable Gems might be the best gateway to that kind of community-driven ecosystem.

How to watch Google I/O 2025 live - tune in for the latest Gemini, Android 16 and Wear OS news

Hot on the heels of Google's Android Show, it's almost time for Google I/O 2025, where we expect to see not just more stuff about Android 16, but also various other software details - likely including a heavy dose of AI. This being a software-focused show we probably won't see the Google Pixel 10 or much other hardware, but there should still be lots to tune in for. The event kicks off on May 20, and below you'll find full details of when the keynote is, how to watch it, and exactly what Google is likely to show and talk about. Google I/O 2025 takes place over May 20 and May 21, but the main event is the Google keynote, which starts at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST, which is 3am on May 21 for those in the AEST time zone. The keynote will likely be around two hours long based on past form, and you'll be able to live stream it from Google's I/O website, and also on the Google YouTube channel. We've embedded the YouTube video below, so you can watch it without even leaving this page if you want - and if you click the 'Notify me' button on the video, you can get a notification when the event is about to start. If you can't tune in live, that video will still be available after the fact, and of course, we'll also be covering the event in full here on TechRadar. So head back to our site for all the announcements and our analysis during and after the keynote. Android is often a major focus at Google's annual I/O event, but last year it wasn't mentioned much - and this year, since Google chose to have a separate Android Show slightly before I/O. This means there's reason to think it might again not be much of a focus, but there's a high chance Android 16 will be present in some form, even if it's not the star of the show. But what could be the star? Well, with the whole world going mad for AI, and with Google being one of the biggest players in that space, it's likely that there will be a lot of chat about new and improved AI tools - many of which will probably come to Android. Gemini in particular is likely to be a focus, since that's Google's powerful large language model (LLM) and AI chatbot. We'll likely also learn more about the Android XR platform and the Project Moohan headset that Google is collaborating on with Samsung to run it. This headset is set to launch in 2025, and while we don't expect it will be ready quite yet, there's a good chance Google will show it off. Wear OS 6 might also make an appearance, though as we saw a bit about it at the recent Android Show, there's no guarantee. And of course, there could always be some surprises, so even if none of the above interests you much, it could still be worth tuning in. What we almost certainly won't see though is anything about the Google Pixel 10 series, as based on past form these phones will probably get a separate event towards the end of the year.

How to watch Google I/O 2025

Google I/O 2025 is nearly upon us. The tech giant's annual developers conference begins Tuesday, May 20, in Mountain View, California, and all things AI are on the menu. As in years past, Google I/O is set to open with a company keynote (likely led by CEO Sundar Pichai) followed by a developers keynote. The company is expected to drop its biggest I/O news and announcements during these presentations. If you're not attending I/O in person, here's how you can watch both keynotes live from the comfort of your own couch. Google will livestream both day one I/O keynotes on its official YouTube channel. The opening company keynote is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT. According to its description on the I/O website, the presentation will cover Google's latest moves to advance its mission, which is "to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful." Google's developer keynote will begin at 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT and will showcase "how Google's latest technologies and Gemini ecosystem enhance developer workflows, boost productivity, and enable innovative user experiences across Android devices, web browsers, and more." Google dedicated a separate event to all of its Android updates last week, so with those out of the way, I/O is slated to be heavy on its latest AI ventures. That could include a formal launch of Google Search's AI Mode and possible agentic tools for Gemini. Mashable's Chance Townsend has the full scoop on what to expect from Google I/O 2025.

Google I/O 2025 live: Android XR, Gemini, Project Astra, and more

This year's Google I/O event is set to bring major announcements showcasing the future of Android XR, Gemini, and everything else the tech giant is working on. Google showcased Android 16 last week, leaving lots of people guessing at what to expect during its flagship keynote this year. As we expect the focus to be less about Android and more about XR and AI, this year's Google I/O could be the biggest yet. From Google's new AI Mode to Gemini Live, we expect some huge announcements that could shift the way we interact with the internet. Starting at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET / 6 pm BST, we'll be covering all the latest announcements from Google I/O 2025.

Google I/O preview: 7 reveals that hint at where Google's headed next

It's a busy time for the tech industry. Companies are holding their annual events, setting up upcoming software releases, and previewing what's coming with new devices set to launch in the fall. Google will have its annual Google I/O event starting on Tuesday, the same time as Microsoft Build 2025 and the Asian tech expo, Computex. It's also happening weeks before Apple's big event, the Worldwide Developers Conference on June 9. Google I/O 2025 is a big event for the company. It's finding itself right in the middle of all the tech trends right now. It's developing new devices to keep up with Apple, pushing its AI to stay right on top of Microsoft, and it's still offering a variety of services whether it be Google Cloud, Chrome, or even YouTube that are either the top dog in their fields or puts the company right up there. Google I/O takes place on Tuesday, May 20, with the keynote speech starting at 1 p.m. ET. The speech will be streamed on Google's Developers YouTube channel. Here's what we're expecting to see during the keynote speech. On May 13, Google held its Android Show to focus on the upcoming changes for Android 16, which should be coming out sometime in June. Sameer Samat, president of Android Ecosystem, hosted the show, and at the end of the event, he put on a pair of sunglasses, teasing that there would be some news coming at Google I/O. Smart glasses are the current hot tech trend, with Meta's Ray-Ban glasses being the current market leader. Apple is reportedly working on its version, and it makes sense for Google to make its own. Google was the first out of the gate with smart glasses when it released Google Glass back in 2013. However, the price and lack of functionality made it not that desirable at the time. It's a different story in 2025 with technology getting smaller and cheaper making smart glasses easier to produce while offering a lot of possibilities. Powering these glasses will be Android XR, an operating system for headsets and glasses. Expect a chunk of the show to be dedicated to these new glasses. Even though the Google smart glasses might be the breakout star of the show, the main character will be Gemini. Google released its Gemini 2.5 model in March and expect it to be in everything the company produces whether it's hardware, software, or services. The next version of the Wear OS is its way. Wear OS 6 was shown during the Android Show, and as expected, it will make use of Gemini, although there is more. The wearable OS will have a new look for Pixel Watch while showing more data at a quick glance. Expect to see even more feature for Wear OS during Google I/O. Even though the Android Show talked about Android 16, there are likely some more features to talk about. What those features could be remains unclear, but Google wouldn't have an I/O show without talking about the next Android release. Google TV, the company's operating system for smart TVs, is currently using Android 14, and it's time for an upgrade. Google TV usually updates to the new version of Android every two years, which means it should be jumping to Android 16. If it does, expect to see more features for smart TVs, and very likely, the incorporation of Gemini into Google TV. What could be an interesting surprise is a new Pinterest-like social media platform from Google. The Information reported that Google is looking to release an app that enables users to put together their pictures into collections that could be shared. It's hard to tell what Google is cooking with this platform, but that's why there are shows like Google I/O to show them off. While Google is still dealing with the legal matters involving Chrome and the monopoly the company has that could require it to tell the internet browser, it might as well reveal some new features for it. If there are new features for the browser, like everything else in the show, expect it to incorporate Gemini.

How to watch the Google IO 2025 keynote

Google IO 2025 takes place today, and you'll be able to watch the keynote livestream right here, via the video player above. While IO is predominantly a developer conference, the opening keynote of the two-day event always delivers exciting news on new products and services Google has been working on. We're expecting a bumper crop of announcements from the search giant, including more information on Android 16 - although Google revealed a lot last week in its Android Show - updates to its Gemini AI, and possibly new VR headsets / AR glasses alongside its dedicated Android XR platform. We might also get updates on Android Auto and WearOS 6, but we wouldn't be surprised if Google focuses heavily on AI. When is the Google IO 2025 keynote? The Google IO 2025 keynote starts at 10am PT / 1pm ET on May 20, 2025. It's being held in-person at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California. How can I watch the Google IO 2025 keynote? You can watch the opening keynote via the video player at the top of this article, where Google says you'll "learn the latest news, announcements, and AI updates." The keynote is also being livestreamed on YouTube and on the Google IO website. The opening keynote is followed by Google's developer keynote, which kicks off at 1.30pm PT / 4.30pm ET, which you'll also be able to watch via the IO website. How long is the Google IO 2025 keynote? While Google hasn't confirmed how long this year's keynote will be, history suggests we'll be in for a lengthy session. The 2024 keynote ran for one hour, 52 minutes, while the 2023 keynote ran for two hours and five minutes. Basically, make sure you've got enough snacks to last two hours. While you wait for the Google IO 2025 keynote to start, why not familiarise yourself with everything announced last year, at Google IO 2024.

Google I/O 2025 live updates: How to watch, time, what to expect as tech giant talks Gemini AI, developer news

Google is expected to unveil a suite of new AI products today that it hopes will supercharge its already-dominant search engine, aiming to beat the likes of OpenAI, Microsoft and Meta in a fierce competition for global AI dominance. At its annual Google I/O conference, which typically sets the tone for Google's strategic direction in the year ahead, it will provide updates to the Gemini AI model that could make its suite of consumer-facing products even smarter as it also builds out more advanced features to sell to business and creators for a subscription. Companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta and Google have continued to refine their large language models in recent years, rolling out rapid advancements in hope of keeping pace with one another. Lately, the industry has also been racing to develop AI agents, or tools that automatically come up with plans and execute them upon users' requests. The technology has become so accessible that some platforms now are even using AI agents to help everyday people create their own AI-powered tools.

Google I/O 2025: What to Expect From Google's Developer Conference

Google has already shown off several features coming to Android 16 Google I/O 2025 is set to kick off on Tuesday, and the company is expected to announce several new features at its annual developer conference. Technology enthusiasts and developers can look forward to learning about new features coming with the Android 16 update later this year, as well as new features powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Google and Samsung could also give us another look at the latter's extended reality (XR) headset, which is expected to debut later this year. Last week, we got a good look at several new features and updates to the Android 16 user interface (UI) via "The Android Show" livestream. These new features are expected to roll out to users later this year with Android 16. With that out of the way, the company is now expected to focus its attention on unveiling upcoming updates to its AI, cloud and XR services at the upcoming event. Google could announce new features coming to its Gemini AI chatbot on Tuesday. The company has recently added support for new features, including the ability to point a smartphone's camera at various objects, or share their screen with the chatbot to receive responses. The company could also take the wraps off more powerful or efficient AI models at Google I/O. Last year, Google showed off an advanced AI assistant that it referred to as Project Astra. While some of these features, such as the ability to "see" objects using a smartphone's camera have made their way to Gemini AI, the company could unveil more advanced Project Astra features at its upcoming developer conference. We might also see a tighter AI integration with the company's products, including Google Search. AI Overviews and the recently introduced AI Mode are already accessible to users, so it will be interesting to see how the company plans to upgrade its search experience for web search and mobile app users. A recent report from The Information indicates that an image search focused app is also in development at Google, and that the company could unveil it at the upcoming Google I/O event. This app is said to be similar to Pinterest, allowing users to save and curate images and pages they see online for easy access. Samsung's next-gen XR headset (dubbed Project Moohan) was previously unveiled by the company along with some details of how it functions, and we can expect to see more about the device and Google's new operating system that it runs on -- Android XR. Google recently showed off a new pair of smart glasses that resemble a pair of spectacles, and we could also learn more about these wearables on Tuesday. It's worth noting that Google could also reveal additional features and functionality coming to Android 16, Wear OS 6, and Android TV 16 at the event -- especially if they work with unannounced AI features. Similarly, we can expect to learn more about Google's apps such as Chrome, Gmail, Google Maps, and other apps that could gain additional functionality with the integration of new AI features.

Google I/O 2025 Starts Today: How to Watch the Keynote Livestream

Viewers can also watch the keynote video after the livestream ends Google I/O 2025 is just hours away, and the tech giant is expected to make several new announcements about new software features coming to the company's services over the coming months. Last week, the company gave us a peek at a few useful features coming to Android 16 and Wear OS 6, in a sign that the company plans to focus on new artificial intelligence (AI) features at its upcoming annual developer conference. At the Google I/O, the company is also expected to make announcements related to Android XR, its new operating system for extended reality (XR) devices. Google I/O 2025 will begin at 10am PT, or 10:30pm IST for users in India. Google CEO Sundar Pichai is expected to deliver his keynote address from the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. The event will also be streamed live via the Google for Developers YouTube channel, which means you can tune in via your browser, or via the YouTube app on mobile devices. You can also tune in to the Google I/O 2025 livestream via the video embedded below. After you watch the keynote live using the methods mentioned above, you can also tune in to the more technical developer keynote that follows the CEO's keynote address. This is scheduled to begin at 2am IST. Subsequent sessions on the first day of Google I/O 2025 will focus on AI, Android, the web (Web Stage) and the cloud (Cloud Stage). All of these sessions will be streamed live at 3am PT (that's 4am IST in India), but you can also watch replays of the other shows after the livestream ends. Similarly, you can watch the AI, Android, web and cloud sessions scheduled for day 2 of Google's annual developer conference on May 21. These sessions will begin at 10am PT (or 10:30pm IST), and Google will provide access to these videos after they are streamed. Don't forget to read our list of some of the announcements the company is expected to make at Google I/O 2025. Stay tuned to Gadgets 360 as we cover Google's announcements related to AI, Android 16, Wear OS 6, Android XR, and other software features at its developer conference on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Google I/O 2025 LIVE: Google Expected to Announce New AI Features Today

Google I/O 2025 LIVE updates: We're expecting Android XR announcements Google I/O 2025 is right around the corner, and the company is expected to make notable announcements related to artificial intelligence (AI) features and new capabilities coming to Android XR, is new operating system for extended reality(XR) devices. While Google also showed off new Android 16 features and improvements coming to Wear OS 6 during a special livestream last week, we're also expecting to learn more about these upcoming software updates during the Google I/O 2025 livestream. You can watch the event live when it begins at 10:30pm tonight, and read along as we share live updates during the event. If you're looking for a quick guide to Google's upcoming developer conference, don't forget to read about what the company is expected to announce at Google I/O tonight. You can also check our guide to watching the keynote livestream.

AI to steal the show at Google I/O 2025

Google's Gemini AI models are expected to be in the spotlight, with the Gemini 2.5 Pro update likely to grab headlines. Other AI tools, such as DeepMind's real-time reasoning engine Project Astra and the education-centric LearnLM, are also set to feature prominently. Google may also showcase AI-driven upgrades across its core products such as Gmail, Chrome and the Play Store, though it is unclear how much will feature in the keynote.Google is going big on artificial intelligence (AI) at I/O 2025, its annual developer conference, which kicks off on May 20 in Mountain View, California. Chief executive Sundar Pichai, DeepMind cofounder Demis Hassabis, and other top executives are expected to unveil major updates, with AI once again front and centre. What to expect The company's Gemini AI models are set to take the limelight, with the launch of Gemini 2.5 Pro likely to be a headline moment. Other AI tools, including DeepMind's real-time reasoning engine Project Astra and education-focused LearnLM, are expected to make waves. Hardware buzz and Android 16 There's buzz around a possible sneak peek at Samsung's Android XR headset, codenamed Project Moohan, which is being pitched as a competitor to Apple's Vision Pro. Android 16, however, may not get much airtime at I/O itself, as it was unveiled last week during a separate "The Android Show" livestream. A new social media platform? Google may launch a Pinterest-like platform, according to The Information. The report added that the app will let users build and share image collections based on Google Search results. While Google's track record with social apps is mixed, this could mark a renewed attempt to enter the space after years of staying on the sidelines. Beyond AI Google may also showcase AI-driven upgrades across its core products such as Gmail, Chrome and the Play Store, though it is unclear how much will feature in the keynote. Where to watch The event begins at 10 AM PT (10:30 PM IST) on May 20. It will be livestreamed on Google's official YouTube channel from the Shoreline Amphitheatre.

Google I/O 2025: Here Is When And Where To Watch The Livestream Tomorrow

Google seems to be gearing up for its annual I/O developer conference to be held tomorrow, May 20th, 2025. It is the company's biggest event that basically highlights the latest products, software updates, and any AI advancements. It is aimed at developers, although the entire tech community seems to be hooked to it. The reason why everyone is interested in watching the event is because it helps look into the tech giant's vision and direction. If you have been wanting to watch the keynote, we have made it easier for you. Google is going to be holding its I/O event on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025, at 10:00 AM PDT. The event will be happening at Shoreline Amphitheater, Mountain View, California, which is quite close to the company's headquarters, but it is an invite-only event, and only selected people who are tech professionals and developers get to be a part of it. However, if you are interested in watching the tech giant's big announcements tomorrow, you can catch the live-stream version, which is open for everyone to watch online and join it for free. This helps not only those with special invitations to experience and connect but also everyone looking to be part of the experience and enjoy it from the comfort of their homes. To join the live stream of Google's I/O keynote, you can simply go to Google's YouTube channel or even catch up on the official I/O website. We also embedded a link below to make it easier for you all to access the conference tomorrow. The event lasts roughly two hours or sometimes even more, so if you are planning to watch it, you better come prepared, as Google has some exciting announcements. We are expecting to get a closer look at Android 16, with more details on the XR glasses and AI remaining a major focus point. Stay tuned for more updates, as there will be a lot that Google will be unpacking tomorrow.

Google I/O 2025 Preview: Android 16, Gemini AI, and Wear OS 6 Updates

The keynote will be live-streamed on Google's I/O website and on the official Google YouTube channel. It begins at 10 AM PT / 10:30 PM IST on May 20, and viewers worldwide can tune in for free. The session is expected to run for around two hours, packed with announcements on Android, AI, and more. Hardware updates like the may not make an appearance this year. However, Google I/O 2025 is still expected to bring a wave of important software announcements: Android 16 Official Unveiling: Following teasers during the recent Show, Android 16 is expected to receive an in-depth reveal. Expect UI refinements, stronger privacy and security features, and deeper Gemini AI integration. Gemini AI Expansion: Google is likely to launch new Gemini models, improved AI tools. The company may also expand AI integration across Workspace, Android, and more. , launched recently with enhanced coding capabilities, may get a full release during the event. Android XR and Smart Wearables: Google could preview Android XR, hinting at new developments in smartglasses and mixed-reality experiences. Updates for Wear OS 6 are also expected, including Gemini-powered features, a new interface, and expanded app support. Developer-Focused Updates: The event will also introduce tools for developers, including APIs, new SDKs, and updates to Firebase and Flutter.

Google I/O 2025: Dates, how to watch live stream and what to expect

The tech giant is expected to introduce smarter, faster versions of its Gemini AI models. Every year, Google hosts its annual developer event called Google I/O. While it's technically a developer conference, the show has become the stage for Google's biggest reveals. Think of it as a trailer for the future of Android, Search, Gmail and whatever Google's labs are dreaming about. With artificial intelligence racing ahead, everyone wants to see how the tech giant plans to stay ahead of the pack. From date to time, here's everything you need to know about Google I/O 2025. Google I/O 2025 is scheduled for May 20 and May 21 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. The keynote address will start on May 20 at 10:30 PM IST. Also read: Computex 2025 date, time, key participants and other details Google will stream the keynote and other sessions online on the Google I/O keynote landing page and the YouTube channel. Also read: Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: Price, camera, display, design and other changes to expect The tech giant is expected to introduce smarter, faster versions of its Gemini AI models. New tools for Google Search and Workspace are also expected. Google has already teased Android 16, but the keynote should reveal more details about Android 16. Google is rumoured to introduce new AI agents that can tackle complex tasks like coding or web research. Expect to see upgrades to Gems. Google is working with Samsung to develop an XR headset, and we might get a first look at how Gemini AI could be integrated into smart glasses or the headset itself.