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Google I/O 2025 Begins with Focus on AI, Android 16, and XR Innovations

The annual developer conference, led by Sundar Pichai, highlights advancements in Gemini AI, Android XR, and extended reality tools as competition in AI intensifies.

It's I/O time.
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Google campus in Mountain View, California on Wednesday May 10, 2023.

Overview

  • Google I/O 2025 kicks off today at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California, with a keynote by CEO Sundar Pichai at 10 AM PT.
  • AI developments take center stage, with updates expected to the Gemini AI platform, including the unveiling of Gemini 2.5 Pro and enhanced developer tools.
  • Android 16 refinements, such as improved privacy controls, battery performance, and multi-device experiences, will be detailed during the conference.
  • Speculation surrounds the potential introduction of Android XR software and a Samsung co-developed XR headset prototype, marking Google's push into extended reality.
  • The event underscores Google's efforts to address competitive pressures in AI and search, with analysts emphasizing the need for bold innovation to maintain its market position.