Expectations are sky-high for what could be one of Google’s most ambitious events in years. From major Gemini upgrades and the possible debut of Aluminium OS to Android 17’s next-gen features and new Android XR hardware, Google appears ready to push deeper into AI, cross-device experiences, and entirely new form factors. Here’s what we’re expecting to see this year.
What to Expect from Google I/O 2026: Gemini upgrades, Android features, Aluminium OS, and more… By • March 11, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s Dieter Bohn shared a demo of the company’s prototype Android XR display glasses. In the demo, the glasses are used for live translation, a video call, obtaining walking directions, and more. …
… Android XR Glasses Last year, Google showed off the Android XR platform and its partners in the space, and this year, we expect the company to showcase a more consumer-ready product. …
… Google says this update includes “a minor SDK release.” Today was a massive one for Google, with the company announcing everything from a new Gemini model to Android XR smart glasses at I/O 2026 . …
