Google hypes ‘biggest year for Android yet’ in I/O podcast teaser
Source: Android Authority
TL;DR
- Google will host an I/O edition of “The Android Show” before this year’s event.
- The YouTube description claims that “this is going to be one of the biggest years for Android yet.”
- The podcast is scheduled to be streamed on May 12 at 10 AM PT.
Google I/O 2026
Google I/O 2026 is about a month away, with the two‑day developer conference set to kick off on May 19. Before the main event, the company plans to release a focused episode of “The Android Show.” This marks the second consecutive year that an I/O edition of the podcast will be released ahead of the conference, and Google is making some bold promises.
The Android Show I/O Edition
The team at 9to5Google discovered an unlisted YouTube video for the upcoming episode. According to their report, the stream will begin on May 12 at 10 AM PT, a full week before the conference starts.
YouTube Description
This is going to be one of the biggest years for Android yet. Tune in to The Android Show | I/O Edition on Tuesday May 12 at 10 AM PT and be the first to take a look at what the future holds.
I/O Schedule
While the full content of the show remains under wraps, Google has already published a schedule for the showcase. The event will open with a couple of keynotes, followed by four sessions:
- What’s new in Google AI
- What’s new in Android
- What’s new in Chrome
- Agent‑first workflows
Later in the day, four additional sessions are planned:
- Build next‑gen AI experiences with Google AI Studio and Antigravity
- What’s new in Google Play
- Unlock modern web capabilities in your AI coding workflows
- What’s new in Firebase