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Google I/O 2026

Google I/O is where Google previews its plans for Gemini, Android, and beyond. At I/O 2026, we’re expecting a heavy focus on AI, as Google adds more Gemini features across its ecosystem of apps and devices. The event kicks off on May 19th with a keynote at 1PM ET / 10AM PT.

Google Chrome is getting built-in virtual credit cardsGoogle Chrome is getting built-in virtual credit cards
Google’s vision for Android 13 is to offer a little more of everythingGoogle’s vision for Android 13 is to offer a little more of everything
Google pitches for user trust with expanded privacy controlsGoogle pitches for user trust with expanded privacy controls
Google’s trying to fix your crappy webcam with great AIGoogle’s trying to fix your crappy webcam with great AI
Google is using a new way to measure skin tones to make search results more inclusiveGoogle is using a new way to measure skin tones to make search results more inclusive
Google is beta testing its AI future

After mistakes and challenges, the company is moving a little slower with AI language models

James Vincent
Google says its new image search features are like ‘Ctrl+F for the world around you’Google says its new image search features are like ‘Ctrl+F for the world around you’
Google will let you talk to Assistant on the Nest Hub Max just by looking at the screenGoogle will let you talk to Assistant on the Nest Hub Max just by looking at the screen
Google Maps’ new ‘Immersive View’ combines Street View with satellitesGoogle Maps’ new ‘Immersive View’ combines Street View with satellites
Google I/O 2022 keynote live blog

Join us for all the news and announcements from Google’s developer keynote

David Pierce, Nilay Patel and 2 more
How to watch Google I/O 2022How to watch Google I/O 2022
Jasmine Hicks
Google’s job at this year’s I/O: finishing what it starts

One of Google’s biggest hurdles is providing meaningful, long-term support for its products

Cameron Faulkner
Google’s ‘smart canvas’ vision for Workspace is bringing a pageless interface to DocsGoogle’s ‘smart canvas’ vision for Workspace is bringing a pageless interface to Docs
Google TV mercifully launches mobile remote for Android usersGoogle TV mercifully launches mobile remote for Android users
Google details how interconnected Matter smart home standard will work on Android and NestGoogle details how interconnected Matter smart home standard will work on Android and Nest
Android phones can finally tap to pay for public transit in the SF Bay AreaAndroid phones can finally tap to pay for public transit in the SF Bay Area
Google I/O 2021: rumors, news, and announcementsGoogle I/O 2021: rumors, news, and announcements
Google is reinventing Docs to fight a two-front warGoogle is reinventing Docs to fight a two-front war
Android 12 public beta is now available: here’s how to install itAndroid 12 public beta is now available: here’s how to install it
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Ian Carlos Campbell and Cameron Faulkner
Google I/O 2021: the biggest announcementsGoogle I/O 2021: the biggest announcements
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Google is trying to make its image processing more inclusiveGoogle is trying to make its image processing more inclusive
Google previews Project Starline, a next-gen 3D video chat boothGoogle previews Project Starline, a next-gen 3D video chat booth
Google announces health tool to identify skin conditionsGoogle announces health tool to identify skin conditions
Google Photos will soon make animated photos from your still shotsGoogle Photos will soon make animated photos from your still shots
Google Maps’ Live View feature now offers more useful information about restaurants and businessesGoogle Maps’ Live View feature now offers more useful information about restaurants and businesses
Google and Samsung are merging Wear OS and TizenGoogle and Samsung are merging Wear OS and Tizen
Android 12 will turn your Pixel phone into a car key — assuming automakers botherAndroid 12 will turn your Pixel phone into a car key — assuming automakers bother
Android 12 preview: first look at Google’s radical new design
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There are new features, but it’s the biggest design update in years

Dieter Bohn
There are over 3 billion active Android devicesThere are over 3 billion active Android devices
Google Photos is adding a locked folder for your private imagesGoogle Photos is adding a locked folder for your private images
Android introduces new privacy-friendly sandbox for machine learning dataAndroid introduces new privacy-friendly sandbox for machine learning data
Google showed off its next-generation AI by talking to Pluto and a paper airplaneGoogle showed off its next-generation AI by talking to Pluto and a paper airplane
It’s about to get easier to change compromised passwords in Chrome for AndroidIt’s about to get easier to change compromised passwords in Chrome for Android
Google Workspace turns to ‘smart chips’ to weave Docs, Tasks, and Meet together

The @ mention is the key to Google’s Office competitor

Dieter Bohn
Live blog: Google I/O is back for 2021

Google is actually doing it live

Dieter Bohn, Nilay Patel and 1 more
How to watch the Google I/O 2021 keynoteHow to watch the Google I/O 2021 keynote
Ian Carlos Campbell
Google is teasing a big Wear OS update for smartwatches Tuesday at I/OGoogle is teasing a big Wear OS update for smartwatches Tuesday at I/O
What to expect from Google I/O 2021What to expect from Google I/O 2021
Google and OnePlus are embracing the junior flagship trendGoogle and OnePlus are embracing the junior flagship trend
Google I/O 2019: all of the big news, announcements, and moreGoogle I/O 2019: all of the big news, announcements, and more

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