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Google I/O 2026 Live Blog updates: Android 17, Android XR glasses, Gemini AI news

Google I/O is happening on May 19 and Android Central is following everything that is going to be announced. Follow our Live Blog to learn about all the news!

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Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 is here, and it’s all about the boring fixes you actually wanted

Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 smooths out Pixel usability with polished UI tweaks, smarter defaults, and more blur effects.

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I got to try Android XR glasses at Google I/O, and I'm more excited about smart display glasses than I've ever been

Google had a few Android XR demos at its annual I/O event. With the glasses coming later this year, I got to try them on for size.

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Wear OS 7 is bringing one of Android 17's best features to your smartwatch

Google has officially unveiled Wear OS 7 with Live Updates, improved battery life, and a brand-new widget experience for smartwatches.

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Is my phone getting Android 17?

The stable version of Android 17 will be rolling out shortly. Let's take a look at what phones will get the update, and when.

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5 important Gemini updates from Google I/O that could genuinely save you time

From AI shopping carts to smarter Search and Gmail, Gemini is now deeply integrated across Google.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide vs. Motorola Razr Fold: Will it be worth the compromise?

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide is expected to be a Pixel Fold-style foldable with an almost square aspect ratio. But the Motorola Razr Fold will be a formidable rival around the same price.

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Motorola Razr 2026 vs. Razr 2025: A few steps forward, one big step back

Motorola's budget Razr isn't as budget, but the 2026 model is a still a valuable addition to the lineup better than its predecessor in every way but one.

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Did Google use a MacBook during its live demo at Google I/O?

Google used a MacBook during the Antigravity demo and it's super funny.

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Google’s new $100 AI plan wants to turn Gemini into a full productivity machine

Google is turning Gemini into a premium AI ecosystem with pricier power-user tiers, smarter tools, and usage limits that now feel a lot like AI surge pricing.

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Google's new YouTube AI tools could make AI slop impossible to escape

Google announced Ask YouTube conversational search and Gemini Omni-powered Shorts remixing tools at I/O 2026.

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Samsung, Google merge fashion and AI for 'Intelligent Eyewear' with Gentle Monster, Warby Parker

Samsung and Google partner to announce "Intelligent Eyewear," a new venture for glasses that brings style to AI technology.

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Planning a wedding? Google's new Gemini Spark AI agents might actually help

Google announced Gemini Spark, a new proactive AI agent powered by Gemini 3.5 Flash that can automate tasks across apps and services.

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Google Workspace just went 'Live' with Docs and Gmail, using your voice for less stress

Google I/O 2026 announced a massive selection of Workspace updates that make managing your days easy, stress-free, and oh, so simple.

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Google is giving Search its biggest overhaul in 25 years

Google just turned Search into an AI-powered assistant that chats, books, tracks, and monitors the web for you.

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This Google AI tool can now build Android apps from text prompts

Google AI Studio can now generate native Android apps from prompts, complete with emulator testing and Play Console integration.

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Google thinks Gemini 3.5 Flash can finally make AI agents more useful

Google’s Gemini 3.5 Flash is built to handle complex AI tasks faster, pushing Gemini beyond chatbots and deeper into full-blown AI agent territory.

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Dreaming of Project Genie? Google I/O unveils 'Street View,' putting imaginary worlds into ours

Google's Project Genie slips into the real-world, thanks to Street View and your imagined prompts for re-created AI places.

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Google's new Gemini features will take all the annoying busywork off your plate

Google adds Daily Brief, desktop app upgrades to Gemini, and gives us a preview of Android Halo.

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Google Play is getting a huge AI upgrade with Ask Play and Play Shorts

Google announced a wave of Google Play updates, including Ask Play AI search, Play Shorts, and Gemini app discovery.

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Forget CamelCamelCamel: Google's new Universal Cart will track prices and find deals for you

Google's new Universal Cart tracks prices, stock changes, and deals across multiple retailers automatically.

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Google I/O gets into a Flow: preps Flow Music app and generative editing for on-the-go

Google's AI cascades into Flow and Flow Music, as it announced extreme Omni Flash AI upgrades and apps for mobile.

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Tired of video editing? Google’s Gemini Omni changes scenes when you ask

Google’s Gemini Omni turns AI video creation into a conversation, but while the tools look powerful, spotting what’s real online may soon get a lot harder.

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Oura, Resmed partnership helps point out sleep health issues you didn't know you had

Oura announced a Resmed partnership, seeking to help users identify potential signs of OSA throughout the night.

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RedMagic's 11S Pro is a gaming beast, and it's crazy to think Liquid Cooling is in this phone

RedMagic 11S Pro series gets launched in China, and it's an incredible gaming beast with Liquid Cooling that seems poised for a global debut.

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