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What to Watch at Google I/O 2025

Date: May 20–21, 2025

Venue: Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View

Google’s marquee developer conference is almost here, and we’re bracing for a whirlwind of announcements from the latest Android refinements to the next generation of AI smarts. Here’s your “Cliff’s Notes” preview:

Android 16

- Quality‑of‑Life Tune‑Ups: Expect smoother notifications and new lock‑screen widgets for at‑a‑glance info.

- Auracast Support: Seamless switching between Bluetooth devices—for example, hop from your car stereo to headphones without missing a beat

- Accessibility Boosts: Google continues to add features that make Android easier to use for everyone.

- Beyond Phones: Watch for deeper dives into Android XR (mixed reality) and Wear OS enhancements.

Gemini AI gets a new look

- Gemini Ultra Upgrade: Rumors point to a beefed‑up “Ultra” model think faster, smarter, more context‑aware responses.

- New Subscription Tiers: Alongside today’s $20/month “Gemini Advanced,” Google may roll out Premium Plus and Premium Pro plans, details (and pricing) still under wraps.

- Astra & Mariner Spotlight: Expect updates on Astra, Google’s multimodal AI apps effort, and Project Mariner, the “web‑acting” agents that carry out tasks for you.

Surprise Demos & Developer Tools

- NotebookLM Upgrades: After last year’s education‑focused LearnLM, Cornell‑style AI tutors may get a sibling that whips up podcast scripts or lesson plans on the fly.

- Video Overviews: Leaked code hints at a new tool that auto‑summarizes videos powered by Google’s Veo 2 engine.

- Deep Dives: Sessions on Chrome, Google Cloud, Play Store enhancements and “Gemma,” Google’s suite of open AI models.

Pro Tip: Follow Google’s developer blog and the live stream; some of the best reveals happen between sessions!

Google I/O 2025 promises incremental but meaningful Android improvements alongside a serious power boost for Gemini AI.