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10 hours agoHow to watch Google's Android Show: I/O Edition today
Android Show: I/O Edition streams May 12 at 10AM PT, likely featuring Android 17 updates and Gemini features on Android.
Before I/O 2026 kicks off on May 19, Google has promised to share an update on its Android ecosystem. As with last year, the company will stream a pre-recorded presentation highlighting some of the biggest new features coming to Android and beyond. You can watch the entire thing unfold May 12 at 1PM ET/10AM PT on YouTube.
Android XR OS was announced by Google last year. The platform, designed for extended reality (XR) devices, has now surfaced in early screenshots, offering a first look at its user interface and overall design philosophy. According to a report, the leaked images hint towards the operating system featuring a clean and minimal layout designed specifically for spatial computing. Android XR is expected to power a new generation of mixed reality and augmented reality devices, including the Galaxy XR headset.