Artificial intelligence will be the main protagonist of the event starting this Tuesday in California. Additionally, key updates are expected on Android 16 and extended reality with innovative devices.
The annual Google I/O 2025 conference begins this May 20 from the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View. With a strong focus on AI, the company will also showcase advancements in Android and its XR ecosystem.
What to expect from the main keynote?
This year, Google has set aside traditional Android announcements. Last week it held a separate event and now focuses all attention on Gemini, its artificial intelligence platform.
Strong updates are expected in AI models, new features, and subscription plans. Everything points to Google seeking to differentiate its AI in a market dominated by OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft.
What are the new plans for Gemini?
Leaks mention two new subscriptions: Premium Plus and Premium Pro. It is still unclear what they will offer compared to the current Gemini Advanced which costs 20 dollars per month.
Google is expected to explain how it integrates AI into its entire ecosystem. There will also be a focus on the arrival of Gemini to phones, computers, and other devices.
Project Astra: AI with human senses
One of the stars of the event will be Project Astra, a multimodal AI assistant that sees, hears, speaks, and understands. It can interpret what is happening around it in real time.
Google will use Gemini multimodal models to enable contextual conversations with this assistant. Its ability to analyze images and respond in voice transforms it into a new type of interaction.
