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Google Unveils Pre-I/O Android Event to Spotlight Major Updates

The Android Show: I/O Edition, featuring Android ecosystem president Sameer Samat, will air May 13, a week before the AI-focused Google I/O 2025 conference.

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Android at Google I/O 2024.
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Overview

  • Google has announced The Android Show: I/O Edition, a virtual event scheduled for May 13 to highlight significant Android updates.
  • The event will be hosted by Android ecosystem president Sameer Samat and will stream on YouTube and the Android website.
  • This marks a programming shift, with Android updates moved to a dedicated event ahead of the main I/O conference, which begins May 20.
  • Google cited the volume of Android news as the reason for the separate event, while ensuring Android will still feature in I/O keynotes and technical sessions.
  • The separation reflects Google I/O’s growing emphasis on AI advancements, including updates to its Gemini platform and AI-integrated services.