Google I/O 2025 Kicks Off Today: Big Reveals Expected for AI, Android 16, and Gemini Upgrades

New Delhi, 20th May 2025: Google I/O 2025 is set to begin today in just a few hours and will continue until May 21. It is expected that the tech giant will make several announcements related to new software features during the event. Last week, the company offered a preview of some useful features coming to Android 16 and Wear OS 6, indicating a strong focus on upcoming Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovations at its annual developer conference.
Google may also announce updates related to Android XR, its new operating system designed for Extended Reality (XR) devices.
How to Watch the Google I/O 2025 Livestream?
Indian viewers will receive Google I/O 2025 at 10:30 PM IST. The Google CEO Sundar Pichai keynote address will be streamed live from the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California.
You can watch the event live on the Google for Developers YouTube channel, either via a web browser or the YouTube app on mobile devices. The livestream is also available through an embedded video link on official platforms.
What to Expect?
On the first day of Google I/O 2025, the company will focus on AI, Android, Web, and Cloud sessions. These sessions will start at 3 PM PT (4:00 AM IST), and replays will be available after the live broadcast. The second day, May 21, will have sessions on AI, Android, Web, and Cloud from 10 AM PT (10:30 PM IST).
Gemini AI Announcements
Leaks suggest that Google might launch a new version of Gemini AI with enhanced features and better accuracy, especially for coding and software development. Announcements regarding Gemini Pro and Gemini Ultra are also expected.
AI Agents and Android 16
Google may unveil Project Astra, a smart voice and visual assistant, and introduce AI agents like Project Mariner. New updates for Android 16, including a redesigned interface and improved user experience, may also be announced.