Overview

• Google has confirmed a dedicated Android-Show event on May 13, a week before its annual I/O conference begins on May 20.
• The event will be hosted by Sameer Samat, head of the Android ecosystem, and streamed on YouTube and Google’s website.
• Key announcements will include previews of Android 16, the Android XR platform for MR/AR headsets, and Gemini AI integrations.
• Android 16 is expected to launch in June, while the first Android XR-compatible headsets are anticipated later this year.
• Google plans to retire Google Assistant by year-end, transitioning its ecosystem to Gemini for deeper AI integration.