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Google Sets May 19–20 Dates for I/O 2026 in Mountain View, With Gemini and Android in Focus

The company emphasizes Gemini advancements across demos, flagging major Android updates with free online access for all.

Overview

  • Google confirms the conference for May 19–20 at Shoreline Amphitheatre with a public livestream and free online registration, while a 10:00 keynote start time is reported by secondary sources and not yet official.
  • Gemini will be a centerpiece, with Google saying it plans to present new advances in its AI platform.
  • Android is explicitly highlighted for significant updates, aligning with directions seen in the Android 17 beta released earlier in February.
  • An official “Save the Date Experience” features five playable minigames that Google says were realized using Gemini 3.
  • Prominent mouse‑cursor imagery in Google’s materials has prompted speculation about desktop‑style Android features and potential effects on OEMs such as Samsung, which remain unconfirmed until I/O.