Google I/O Run will be on May 20 and this year 21, on the first day of the event, the company holds potentially the biggest keynote of the year. We hope Google will discuss its latest innovations in all its software and services, often peeking at the upcoming hardware.
But this year, Google also hosted a separate Android event, which is calling the event Android Show: I/O Version. The event will be pre-recorded and will be held a week before the I/O keynote. We expect it will closely follow our expectations for Android 16, Wear OS and other Android-related products.
By breaking Android news into its own virtual events, Google is free to free itself from spending more time talking about Gemini, Deep Mind, Android XR, and Project Astra. It’s likely a packed series of events, so it’s the way you can watch them and the way you can expect.
Android Show: I/O version: Where to watch
While the main I/O keynote isn’t until late May, the company’s new Android show is just days away, taking place on May 13 at 10 a.m. (1 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. BST). It will be live on the Android YouTube channel. It will focus on Android 16, which has been in public beta for some time and is expected to officially launch in June. It’s more than Android usually launched. The driving force behind this move is to provide developers with more time to use early software to help optimize applications and software focused on AI.
The rumored Android 16 features include updates to the camera for finer grained control of exposure and color temperature, more dynamic app sizes when using foldable phones, and updates to how notifications are displayed. Google may also be talking about Android XR, the latest company that the company has partnered with Samsung and its Project Moohan headsets to use mixed reality headsets. We also hope that around Google’s software, Wear OS, will announce power to Android-based smartwatches.
Android 16 may soon be available on Pixel 9 Pro and other compatible Android devices.
Google I/O: Where to watch
Google I/O has an appropriate start, with a keynote speech on May 20 at 10 a.m. ET (6 p.m. ET, BST, 6 p.m.). It’s almost certainly possible to stream online on Google’s own YouTube channel, although holding videos are not available yet. There are also no live links on the I/O website, although you can add events to your calendar of choice using convenient links. Expect links to live streaming links.
Google I/O 2025 expectations
Google is talking less and less about Android at its I/O developer conferences, with the term “Android” being used much less than the term “AI” that was said on stage in 2024 during its 2024 keynote. Given that Google has spun its Android announcements into its own event, it’s safe to expect Android will continue to sit down.
Samsung’s Moohan project may be outings during I/O or Android Show.
AI will certainly dominate the conversation in this year’s I/O. From integrating it into Android to always see Astra projects, AI tools will continue to dive into everything Google does, whether you like it or not. Hopefully Google can communicate its new AI tools better than last year.
