Google I/O 2025: Date, time and what’s coming with Android 16 and other AI updates

Google is getting ready to host its yearly developer conference, Google I/O 2025. The event will take place over two days, starting May 20. The event will be held in person in California and streamed online for viewers around the world. At the event, developers, tech companies, and users are expected to hear about updates in Android, artificial intelligence (AI), web technologies, and cloud services. Here’s what we know about Google’s biggest software event of the yearAs mentioned above, Google I/O 2025 will begin on May 20 and continue through May 21. The event will be held at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. Like past events, there will also be online sessions, including live keynotes and developer talks, open to all.Android 16Google is expected to introduce Android 16. According to online reports, the upcoming Android update may include changes to volume controls, user interface, and tools for users with special needs. It may also support health records, improved screen performance, and stronger privacy settings.A new feature called Advanced Protection Mode may also be introduced. It is rumoured to help users by automatically turning on stronger security steps.Another update expected to come with Android 16 may be Health Connect 2.0. This feature is said to help apps share health records in a standard format used in the medical field. The update may also allow tracking of physical activity levels and label workouts according to health guidelines.AI and Gemini UpdatesAI will be a major part of the event. Google may give updates on its Gemini models, including a possible upgrade to Gemini Ultra. This model is expected to offer more features and may come with a higher subscription cost.The company is also rumoured to talk about Astra, a project to build AI tools that can understand and respond across many types of input.Android XRAt Google I/O 2025, Google and Samsung may introduce Android XR, a new system for extended reality. This system will combine virtual, augmented, and mixed-reality functions. It is designed for headsets and smart glasses and will use Gemini AI. Google wants other companies to use Android XR, making it a competitor to similar products from Apple and Meta.