Google I/O 2026: We Expect Updates for Gemini, Android XR Glasses and More
Key takeaways
- Google I/O 2026 starts on May 19, and while we already have a pretty good idea of what to expect, there's plenty of room for surprises.
- From Android XR glasses to hearing more about Aluminum OS, there's a lot to look forward to.
- We expect Google to announce several new artificial intelligence features that integrate further into its products.
Google I/O 2026 starts on May 19, and while we already have a pretty good idea of what to expect, there's plenty of room for surprises. The tech giant has been all-in on AI for the past few years, and that probably won't change, but there could be a few hardware announcements on tap this year.
From Android XR glasses to hearing more about Aluminum OS, there's a lot to look forward to. Below, we'll fill you in on what we expect Google to talk about during the I/O keynote.
We expect Google to announce several new artificial intelligence features that integrate further into its products. Now that agentic AI is all the rage, we'll most likely see Google lean even further in this direction. This type of AI can perform tasks on your behalf, like controlling your computer, with minimal oversight. We'll have to wait and see what and how many AI features Google announces this time.