Google to Preview Android 16 Ahead of I/O 2025

Google will host 'The Android Show: I/O Edition,' a dedicated virtual event on May 13, 2025, to preview the latest Android updates ahead of its annual I/O developer conference. This marks the first time Android receives its own major showcase before I/O, reflecting a shift as Google's main conference increasingly highlights AI advancements like its Gemini platform. Hosted by Android President Sameer Samat, the event will highlight new Android 16 features, including personalization tools, privacy enhancements, and expanded AI integration. Android will still be featured in I/O keynotes and technical sessions. The programming change underscores Google's intent to give Android more visibility, as AI becomes more central in the company's ecosystem. The main I/O conference will follow on May 20, with additional announcements expected.