Looks like Google 's shaking things up this year! Instead of cramming all their Android news into the main I/O event, they're giving Android its very own spotlight. " The Android Show: I/O Edition " will hit YouTube on May 13 at 1 PM ET, a full week before the Google I/O kicks off on May 20.
This will be the first time Google has created a separate showcase for Android. Android Ecosystem President Sameer Samat will lead the presentation, sharing details about "innovative new experiences" coming to the mobile OS. According to Google, they created this separate event because they have "so many new things to share" about Android this year.
It seems likely this move indicates Google I/O 2025 will place a stronger emphasis on artificial intelligence. We're probably looking at a keynote packed with Gemini AI updates , more on that Gemini Live voice mode, and probably tons about their Veo 2 video generator. Let's be honest – AI has been stealing the show at I/O for the past few years anyway.
Android isn't disappearing from the main event, though. Google promises Android will still make appearances in I/O keynotes and developer sessions Samat noted, "We'll be sharing news now to get you ready for I/O, where even more special announcements and surprises are in store."
Android 16, currently in beta on Pixel devices, will likely be the focus of the May 13 show. It's already out in beta for Pixel devices, and interestingly, Google dropped the developer preview in November – a whole three months earlier than they did for Android 15. That probably means we're looking at an earlier release date, possibly sometime in Q2.
The beta version has already revealed several new features including enhanced camera capabilities, power button shortcuts, and improved user switching functionality. We can expect more announcements during the dedicated event.
If you want to watch "The Android Show: I/O Edition," you can tune in via YouTube or the Android website on May 13.
This will be the first time Google has created a separate showcase for Android. Android Ecosystem President Sameer Samat will lead the presentation, sharing details about "innovative new experiences" coming to the mobile OS. According to Google, they created this separate event because they have "so many new things to share" about Android this year.
It seems likely this move indicates Google I/O 2025 will place a stronger emphasis on artificial intelligence. We're probably looking at a keynote packed with Gemini AI updates , more on that Gemini Live voice mode, and probably tons about their Veo 2 video generator. Let's be honest – AI has been stealing the show at I/O for the past few years anyway.
Android isn't disappearing from the main event, though. Google promises Android will still make appearances in I/O keynotes and developer sessions Samat noted, "We'll be sharing news now to get you ready for I/O, where even more special announcements and surprises are in store."
Android 16, currently in beta on Pixel devices, will likely be the focus of the May 13 show. It's already out in beta for Pixel devices, and interestingly, Google dropped the developer preview in November – a whole three months earlier than they did for Android 15. That probably means we're looking at an earlier release date, possibly sometime in Q2.
The beta version has already revealed several new features including enhanced camera capabilities, power button shortcuts, and improved user switching functionality. We can expect more announcements during the dedicated event.
If you want to watch "The Android Show: I/O Edition," you can tune in via YouTube or the Android website on May 13.
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