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Google I/O 2026 is expected to feature Gemini Omni, Aluminium OS, AI agents, Android XR devices, and ecosystem-wide upgrades. While Google has continued to stay mum on the new AI features it could introduce at I/O 2026, various leaks have given us an idea of what to expect from one of the tech giant's biggest events of the year.
Google I/O is all set to kick off, where the company will showcase some of its biggest AI upgrades of the year. Just like last year, Google held the Android Show separately, where it showcased the latest features coming to Android 17, including Gemini Intelligence, Google Chrome's AI integration, the Rambler AI tool inside Gboard, and Googlebooks.
Google last launched its Gemini 3.1 Pro model back in February 2026. Since then, competitors have released GPT-5.5 to Claude Opus 4.7 and Anthropic's upcoming Mythos model. It's not entirely clear what the new AI model could be called, but a new model launch is more or less par for the course at this point. Google had also launched Gemini 2.5 Pro at I/O last year.
According to reports, the tech giant is looking to add more advanced agentic AI capabilities to the Gemini app. The new capabilities could be branded as ‘Gemini Spark’ and allow the chatbot to complete tasks on behalf of users. It is expected to automate tasks like decluttering inboxes by summarizing or archiving newsletters, preparing meeting briefs, and creating personalised news digests that track stories over time.
The new model was spotted after a user on Reddit posted a screenshot showing Gemini Omni appearing inside the app. The description for the new model read: “Meet our new video generation model. Remix your videos, edit directly in chat, try a template, and more.”
According to Forbes, Google is internally testing several new AI models for Gemini Live, which it says were discovered via a hidden selector inside the Google app. The report noted that there are measurable differences between these models, with some able to access live weather and location data while others offer stronger memory and context awareness.
Google already unveiled its Googlebooks at the Android Show, and now it may be time for the company to reveal the operating system running them. Aluminium OS has reportedly been in the works for a while and is expected to be a desktop-focused operating system that essentially brings Android to bigger screens. Ahead of the Android Show, a 16-minute leaked video reportedly showed off Aluminium OS.
Android 17 is likely to get a detailed showcase during the event. Google may reveal performance improvements, better multitasking features, and new AI-powered tools integrated directly into Android devices.
Google is also expected to focus on Android XR, its mixed reality platform. New smart glasses powered by Gemini AI could make an appearance alongside updates for augmented reality experiences.
Also Read: Google Android Show 2026: Gemini Intelligence, Googlebooks, and All Major Announcements
Google is expected to outline its long-term AI hardware strategy during the keynote. From smart glasses to AI assistants running across phones, laptops, and cars, the company is expected to present a vision of a fully connected AI ecosystem.
Google has shared the initial agenda for I/O 2026. The main keynote is scheduled for May 19 at 10:00 AM PT (10:30 PM IST). The developer-focused keynote will take place at 1:30 PM PT (2:00 AM IST on May 20).
