Google I/O 2026: Everything We Expect and How to Watch
Google I/O 2026 is set to begin on May 19, featuring significant updates in AI and Android technologies. The keynote will highlight the Gemini AI overhaul and its integration into various platforms, including Android Auto and Aluminum OS. Attendees can watch the livestreamed keynote and developer sessions, which will later be available on YouTube.
- ▪Google I/O 2026 starts on May 19 at 10 a.m. PT.
- ▪The keynote will focus on the Gemini AI and its new capabilities.
- ▪Android 17 will also be discussed, marking a shift towards a more AI-centric operating system.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Google I/O gets underway Tuesday, May 19, at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET, and if there's one thing to expect, it's lots of AI. Google's Gemini AI is on deck for a major overhaul and could find its way into more places in our lives. We'll also get a rundown of how AI will touch Android Auto, Android XR, and Aluminum OS, Google's wholly Android-based desktop operating system, primed to make a big splash on Googlebooks. How to Watch the Google I/O 2026 Keynote Google I/O starts with a livestreamed keynote beginning at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET. Afterward, Google will stream the developer keynote at 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at PCMag.