Google Starts Android Show at 1 PM ET, Previewing Android 17 Before I/O

14 articles · Updated · The Verge · May 12

Google opens its pre-I/O announcements on May 12 with the Android Show: I/O Edition, a short Android-focused livestream starting at 1 p.m. ET on YouTube and the Android website.
Android 17 is expected to lead the presentation, with possible visual tweaks, new features and a release-window update after beta builds pointed to app bubbles and tighter location controls.
Gemini updates are also likely, including a broader rollout of the chatbot app redesign and more Android-integrated AI features tied to Google’s ecosystem push.
Google could also tease longer-range projects such as Aluminium OS and Android XR, though court documents suggest the PC-focused OS may not fully launch until 2028 for some sectors.
The event serves as an early snapshot of Google I/O, which begins next week and typically expands these Android announcements into a much longer keynote.

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