Yes, Google used an iPhone (not a Pixel) to demo Gemini Spark at Google I/O — but that actually makes perfect sense
Google showcased its Gemini Spark software using an iPhone 17 Pro during the Google I/O 2026 keynote. This choice highlights the significant number of potential customers among iPhone users, who represent a larger market than Google Pixel users. The decision to use Apple devices may also reflect a strategic approach to attract iPhone users to Google's services.
- ▪Google demonstrated Gemini Spark on an iPhone 17 Pro at Google I/O 2026.
- ▪iPhone users constitute a large potential customer base for Google, with 1.56 billion users worldwide.
- ▪Using an iPhone for the demo may have been a strategic decision to appeal to iPhone users rather than Pixel users.
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Phones Yes, Google used an iPhone (not a Pixel) to demo Gemini Spark at Google I/O — but that actually makes perfect sense News By James Rogerson published 20 May 2026 Apple users are still potential Google customers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Google's Josh Woodward using an iPhone 17 Pro to demo Gemini Spark at I/O 2026 (Image credit: Google) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Google demonstrated Gemini Spark on an iPhone 17 Pro during Google I/O 2026Macs were also used during the keynoteThis probably wasn't an accident though, as Apple users make…
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