Google recently revealed that it will hold a separate event to talk about upcoming Android improvements prior to I/O. Android ecosystem president Sameer Samat will be featured on The Android Show: I/O Edition, which will debut on YouTube and the Android website on May 13 at 10 AM PT/1 PM ET. A whole week before Google I/O begins on May 20th, that is.
Considering that the corporation has spoken about Android less during I/O, this is not very surprising. Additionally, it’s likely a strong indication that throughout the developer conference, we’ll hear a lot more about Gemini and Google’s other AI initiatives. We might even receive an update regarding Project Astra.
To prepare you for I/O, where we’ll have even more exclusive announcements and surprises in store, we’ll be sharing news now, Samat stated. Android will continue to be featured in developer technical sessions and keynotes during I/O, the firm announced.
Before the business presented new statues for the new dessert flavor name chosen for the next-generation Android, Android was the centerpiece of Google I/O. However, in recent years, that has changed. Google discussed last year how Gemini will work with Android phones and services like Docs, Gmail, and Calendar, as well as rebuilding Search around AI.
And while Android was still talked about, it wasn’t as much as it usually is. Instead, Google showcased some of the new features in the Android 15 beta, such as Circle to Search, Theft Detection Lock, and AI-powered scam call detection.
