Google I/O 2026: How to watch and what to expect
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Google I/O 2026: How to watch and what to expect
"Google I/O starts at 10AM PT / 1PM ET today, May 19th, with a keynote presentation, which will be livestreamed on Google's YouTube channel and on the Google I/O site. Unlike last week's Android Show, the I/O keynote is usually pretty long, around two hours, so plan accordingly if you're hoping to watch the whole thing."
"It shouldn't come as a surprise that Gemini and AI updates will likely be the focus of Google I/O. This year, those updates could include a new version of Gemini and agentic AI features, which have been steadily gaining popularity over the past several months with agentic AI tools like Claude Code."
"Google gave us a peek at what it might have in store for I/O during Android Show, where it announced "Gemini Intelligence," which includes a wider range of AI task automation features and a tool that allows users to generate custom widgets. At I/O, Google could announce similar features for search and its other services."
Google I/O starts May 19 at 10AM PT / 1PM ET with a keynote livestreamed on Google’s YouTube channel and the Google I/O site. The keynote is typically about two hours. Gemini and broader AI updates are expected to be the main focus, including a new version of Gemini and agentic AI features. Google previously previewed “Gemini Intelligence,” featuring AI task automation, wider capabilities, and a tool for generating custom widgets. Similar automation and customization features could be announced for Search and other Google services. Android XR updates may also appear alongside the AI announcements.
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