Google hosts a developer conference every year where it showcases what it has been working on over the past year and shares updates on its key products, including Android, Android Auto, Android Automotive, Chrome, ChromeOS, and Wear OS. The next major version of Android is Android 17, and we now know when Google plans to fully unveil it.
Google I/O 2026 will take place in May
After teasing Google I/O 2026 since mid-February, Google has confirmed that its annual developer conference will be held on May 19 and May 20, 2026. The main keynote will begin at 10:00 AM PT on May 19, followed by the developer keynote at 1:30 PM the same day. The keynote session will be streamed live on YouTube.
Google says it will share updates related to Android, AI, Google Chrome, and Google Cloud during the event. As expected, AI will be a major focus across most announcements. You can also expect announcements related to major products like Google Drive, Google Gemini, Google Photos, Google Play, Google Workspace, YouTube, YouTube Music, and YouTube TV. It could also make some announcements in partnership with Samsung.
Key sessions scheduled for May 19 are listed below:
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
- Google AI
- What’s new in Android (Android 17 and its new features)
- What’s new in Chrome
- Agent-first workflows
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
- Build next-generation AI experiences with Google AI Studio and Antigravity
- What’s new in Google Play
- Unlock modern web capabilities in AI coding workflows
- What’s new in Firebase
Based on what Google has revealed until now, Android 17 will offer improved camera and media apps, performance improvements, Agentic AI capabilities, and more optimized UI and apps for large screens (like foldable phones, tablets, and desktops).
Android 17 is already available in beta for select devices, and the stable version of stock Android could be released in June or July this year. One UI 9, based on Android 17, is expected to debut with the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and the Galaxy Z Fold Wide in July.
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