What to expect next week including Android 17, AI announcements and more
Google I/O 2026 takes place May 19, focusing heavily on Gemini AI updates, including potential agentic AI advancements. Android 17 is expected as a stability-focused release, though floating app windows (Bubbles) are a key addition. Android XR and Samsung smart glasses (codenamed “Jinju,” priced $379–$499) may be teased. No major Pixel hardware is expected, though a Google Fitbit Air wearable is rumored. The keynote streams live on YouTube at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT.
