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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 is starting to reveal the secrets of its experimental Fuchsia OSGoogle is starting to reveal the secrets of its experimental Fuchsia OS
Listen to The Vergecast live at Google I/OListen to The Vergecast live at Google I/O
One year later, restaurants are still confused by Google Duplex

Google Duplex works until it breaks in unexpected ways

Natt Garun
Google’s Nest changes risk making the smart home a little dumber

Google is trading Nest’s platform for Google Assistant, and the implications could be huge for the smart home ecosystem

Dan Seifert
Volvo’s Polestar 2 with Android Automotive is how all car software should be designedVolvo’s Polestar 2 with Android Automotive is how all car software should be designed
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What could the ‘A’ stand for in Pixel 3A? Let’s discussWhat could the ‘A’ stand for in Pixel 3A? Let’s discuss
Android TV’s redesigned Play Store is all about simple signupsAndroid TV’s redesigned Play Store is all about simple signups
Read Google’s new Nest privacy promise and tell me if you’re swayedRead Google’s new Nest privacy promise and tell me if you’re swayed
Pixel 3A vs. Pixel 3: how the specs compare for Google’s latest phonesPixel 3A vs. Pixel 3: how the specs compare for Google’s latest phones
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How to enable the new gestures in the Android Q betaHow to enable the new gestures in the Android Q beta
Google reveals it’s working on foldable phone prototypesGoogle reveals it’s working on foldable phone prototypes
Google reveals that 10 percent of devices are using Android 9 Pie, nine months after its releaseGoogle reveals that 10 percent of devices are using Android 9 Pie, nine months after its release
Google is pushing back against ad tracking in ChromeGoogle is pushing back against ad tracking in Chrome
How to install the Android Q beta on your phoneHow to install the Android Q beta on your phone
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The 8 biggest announcements from the Google I/O 2019 keynoteThe 8 biggest announcements from the Google I/O 2019 keynote
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Buying the Google Pixel 3A can get you a $100 gift card at B&H, Google Store, or Best BuyBuying the Google Pixel 3A can get you a $100 gift card at B&H, Google Store, or Best Buy
Google’s head of hardware is betting big on ambient computingGoogle’s head of hardware is betting big on ambient computing
Google Nest: Why Google finally embraced Nest as its smart home brand
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The search giant’s smart home division is now called Google Nest

Nick Statt and Dieter Bohn
Google’s AR walking directions come to Pixel phones todayGoogle’s AR walking directions come to Pixel phones today
A time-lapse camera mode is coming to all Google Pixel phonesA time-lapse camera mode is coming to all Google Pixel phones
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Google’s Project Euphonia helps make speech tech more accessible to people with disabilitiesGoogle’s Project Euphonia helps make speech tech more accessible to people with disabilities
Google’s new Pixel phones won’t support Daydream VRGoogle’s new Pixel phones won’t support Daydream VR
Verizon’s Pixel exclusivity is over: Pixel 3A is coming to T-Mobile, Sprint, US CellularVerizon’s Pixel exclusivity is over: Pixel 3A is coming to T-Mobile, Sprint, US Cellular
Google Pixel 3A review: a $399 phone with a great camera
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At $399 and $479, respectively, the Pixel 3A and 3A XL are great deals

Dieter Bohn
Google won’t let you turn off the light on your indoor Nest cameras anymoreGoogle won’t let you turn off the light on your indoor Nest cameras anymore
Nest Hub Max: hands-on with Google’s first smart display with a camera
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It can detect your face, too

Dieter Bohn
Google just renamed its smart home brand to Google NestGoogle just renamed its smart home brand to Google Nest
Google announces the Nest Hub Max, a new home device with a cameraGoogle announces the Nest Hub Max, a new home device with a camera
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Android Q’s latest beta is now available, and it’s coming to 15 non-Google phonesAndroid Q’s latest beta is now available, and it’s coming to 15 non-Google phones
Project Mainline is Google’s new attempt to send security updates directly to your phoneProject Mainline is Google’s new attempt to send security updates directly to your phone
Google Assistant is getting a hands-free ‘driving mode’ this summerGoogle Assistant is getting a hands-free ‘driving mode’ this summer
There are now 2.5 billion active Android devicesThere are now 2.5 billion active Android devices
Android Q’s dark mode is darker than the Battle of WinterfellAndroid Q’s dark mode is darker than the Battle of Winterfell
Google Maps and search are getting an Incognito modeGoogle Maps and search are getting an Incognito mode
Android Q replaces the back button with a side swipeAndroid Q replaces the back button with a side swipe
Android Q: an exclusive first look at dark mode, better gestures, and an impressive new accessibility feature
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It isn’t about what’s new, it’s about what’s better

Dieter Bohn
You can finally shut off Google Assistant alarms just by saying ‘stop’You can finally shut off Google Assistant alarms just by saying ‘stop’
Google’s next version of Assistant will be dramatically faster, hitting Pixel phones firstGoogle’s next version of Assistant will be dramatically faster, hitting Pixel phones first
Android Q’s Live Caption feature adds real-time subtitles to any audio or video playing on your phoneAndroid Q’s Live Caption feature adds real-time subtitles to any audio or video playing on your phone
Google Lens will start recommending what you should eat at restaurantsGoogle Lens will start recommending what you should eat at restaurants

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