Google I/O 2026: Here's what to expect at annual developer conference

Search engine giant is all geared up to host the 2026 edition of the annual Google I/O developers conference later today.

It is scheduled to kick off at 10:00 am PT (10:30 pm IST) local time on May 19; it will be conducted in the backyard of the company's Mountain View headquarters and will conclude on Wednesday.

Google's top man, CEO Sundar Pichai and other senior executives are slated to deliver keynote presentations. It will be followed by sessions, demos, networking opportunities for developers and more, continuing on day two (May 20).

Google I/O 2026: Here's what to expect at the annual developers conference

Like the previous years, Google will offer a sneak peek at new features in Android 17. At the I/O Android Show event last week, it showed several new security features and Gemini Intelligence.

Today, the company will reveal more key features of Android 17, before it gets released in June.

Besides Android, Google is expected to showcase progress made in its most advanced generative Artificial Intelligence (gen AI) models-- Gemini, and related products such as Imagen 4 and Veo 3 to generate high-resolution images and videos.

The company is said to bring a new version of Project Astra. The latter is capable of understanding complex queries and has long conversations with device owners to perform multiple tasks in less time.

We can also expect a new version of the Google Flow AI cinema creator tool. It can assist users in effortlessly creating cinematic stories and scenes.

The US tech major is likely to showcase improvements achieved with respect to Google Beam, an AI-first 3D video communication platform. It runs Google's most advanced state-of-the-art AI volumetric video model, which makes the video calls appear fully 3D from any perspective.

It can seamlessly transform standard 2D video streams into realistic 3D experiences, allowing the user to connect more naturally and intuitively. It is likely to be integrated with the Google Meet application.

Further, we can also expect new updates about Android XR-powered smart glasses.

Also, Google is likely to share more details, such as the possible timeline of Pixel 11 series launch and also the all-new GoogleBook PC. Google is working with several partners, including Dell, HP, Lenovo, Asus, Qualcomm and Intel, to offer GoogleBook PC in multiple configurations that can meet the expectations of people with different budgets.

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