00:00Well, my friends, we are on the cusp of one of the biggest tech events of the year, Google I.O.
00:04And if you're a fan of Google or Android, you already know this is going to be pretty big.
00:09Google I.O. is where we get a significant glimpse into Google's strategic focus for the upcoming year
00:14with a ton of developer announcements, massive updates on how the Google ecosystem is evolving,
00:19and as a consumer, you typically get to see how your everyday products might change.
00:23Plus, sometimes, just sometimes, we might get some hardware news.
00:28So, before we kick off this huge main event, I wanted to give you a quick rundown on everything we might see at Google I.O. 2025.
00:35And please, there is a lot to cover, so let's get right into it.
00:39Starting with everyone's absolute favorite tech product, AI, and I'm sure there's going to be a lot of it at Google I.O.
00:45Specifically, I'm betting that Gemini will most likely be the main theme of the show.
00:49We know Google has been working like crazy over the past few years, trying to gain dominance in the AI world,
00:54and Google I.O. 2025 will most likely have an even deeper focus on AI, more so now than in any previous year.
01:01Google has been diligently working on integrating AI into every service and product they possibly offer,
01:07and I think we're going to see a significant expansion of that strategy this year.
01:11Just recently, Google published their session list for Google I.O. that gives us a bit of detail as to what we can expect.
01:17We know, for a fact, Gemini is coming to Google's car platforms, including both Android Auto and Android Automotive Operating System,
01:25which could be huge for in-car experiences.
01:27Then, there's Android XR, which is described as being built from the ground up with Gemini in mind,
01:32so you can definitely expect some exciting updates in that regard.
01:36Chrome extensions are also noted to be getting some kind of Gemini integration.
01:40Developers are being told, with Gemini's multimodal APIs, they can build entirely new experiences for Chrome extensions,
01:47so I'm excited to see what that actually means in practice.
01:51And this next part is pure speculation, but it wouldn't surprise me to see Gemini integration across Google's wider array of products,
01:58like earbuds, smartwatches, and maybe even some Nest devices.
02:02On top of it all, I'm sure that we are going to get updates on a lot of AI products that are on the verge of release,
02:07or perhaps already in early testing, like Project Astra, Notebook LM, or even something like Project Mariner, for example.
02:15And look, I really do get it.
02:17I know a lot of people are tired of hearing about AI, but this is incredibly important for Google.
02:23This is their big strategic push, and as consumers slash tech enthusiasts,
02:27it is important that we hear how Google plans to advance AI technology,
02:31so it is worth keeping an eye on regardless of how personally interested you are,
02:35because AI will definitely be coming to every Google product and service eventually.
02:40Another aspect we're likely to learn a lot more about is the Material 3 Expressive design shift.
02:45This is being described as the future of Google UX design, which is a pretty bold statement.
02:50Based on the technical sessions that are being offered at Google I.O.,
02:53it seems to include a dedicated workshop for developers specifically on Material 3 Expressive.
02:59This workshop is expected to break down the research behind it, explain the new guidelines,
03:04and even share design files and alpha code so developers can begin experimenting right away.
03:10Regardless of the details, Material 3 Expressive is going to be huge for Google for better or for worse,
03:15as it has the potential to retouch every aspect of the mobile experience.
03:20A core concept of this redesign from what we understand is the use of emotional design patterns.
03:25These are intended to boost engagement, usability, and ultimately the desire for their products.
03:31It sounds a bit abstract, but the idea is that these design patterns will also lead to action elements standing out more,
03:37resulting in greater responsiveness on the user's end.
03:40Hopefully, this translates to more intuitive, more engaging, and ultimately more efficient user interfaces.
03:47Personally, I'm just excited to see Google is making some major changes to the look and feel of Android and their apps.
03:53While we don't know how this is going to play out in the long term until we see it in action,
03:57I am extremely interested to see what they've cooked up.
04:00That said, we actually made a whole video on Material 3 Expressive right here on the 9to5 Google YouTube channel,
04:06which I will link down below in the description.
04:09Definitely check that out as we go way more in-depth than I can in this quick overview.
04:14We're also very likely to hear more about Android 16 as well,
04:17as Google has definitely been building up to it for quite some time now.
04:20Just lately, we learned that there is a dedicated event called the Android Show
04:24that actually airs a week before the main Google I.O. keynote that will be airing on May 13th.
04:29And Android 16 seems to be an obvious layup to be discussed at this show.
04:33It's practically a guaranteed topic, at least in my opinion.
04:37So it's highly likely we'll get some kind of preview going over the latest features,
04:41and maybe a more concrete release date or timeline, perhaps.
04:45Android 16 and its current developer preview state is pretty late on groundbreaking features,
04:49so I don't think they'll spend too much time on the platform-stable version itself.
04:54However, we might hear about updates specifically for big screens,
04:57like enhanced desktop windowing, improved stylus support, and general multitasking upgrades.
05:02But I fully expect they will show us some of the more interesting features
05:06that are supposed to come in a future QPR update.
05:08I'm talking about things like the rumored quick settings redesign,
05:12custom icon shapes, lock screen widgets,
05:14which have been a huge request within the Android community, and a few others.
05:18And if I had to put my money on it,
05:20we will definitely hear more about how Material 3 Expressive will be integrated
05:24into the core of Android 16, tying back to that whole UX redesign I mentioned earlier.
05:29So with all that in mind, definitely stay tuned to the Android show,
05:33Google I.O. edition on May 13th.
05:35And why don't you do me a quick favor?
05:36Actually, and make sure you're subscribed to the 9to5 Google YouTube channel,
05:40because there is a 100% chance we will be covering it in detail as well.
05:43Another big appearance we really hope to see,
05:46and something I'm personally most excited to hear about, is Android XR.
05:50I have a strong feeling about this one,
05:52because Google does have dedicated sessions scheduled to discuss it.
05:55These sessions are talking about how to build apps with Android XR in mind,
05:59and should guide developers through the process of adding immersive content,
06:03like 3D models, stereoscopic video, and hand tracking to existing applications.
06:08We also know the SDK developer preview is advancing to beta,
06:12and will likely be available at or around I.O.,
06:15with a public launch of Android XR expected sometime late this year.
06:19From what we know, Android XR is built from the ground up with Gemini in mind,
06:23and given that AI is going to be such a massive theme this year,
06:26I'm 99% sure we'll see how Gemini will help improve the Android XR experience.
06:31And if you want to see a preview of that, by the way,
06:34I'll include a link to a TED Talk featuring the most up-to-date public view of this technology,
06:38so you know a bit of what to expect ahead of time.
06:41Regardless, I am very excited to see how things go.
06:44This is no doubt a big deal for Google,
06:46especially as their biggest competitor in this space, the Vision Pro,
06:50hasn't really blown up in the way that Apple might have hoped for,
06:53at least in my opinion.
06:54And ultimately, I'm glad Google has spent some extra time
06:57to hopefully get things right with their approach to XR.
07:00But as always, we'll have to wait and see what they show off at the full keynote.
07:04We're also likely to see more information
07:06and hopefully a full launch of an official Notebook LM app.
07:10At this point, Google has already unveiled the design,
07:13and the iOS App Store listing actually states it's expected on May 20th,
07:16which is not coincidentally the same day of Google I.O.
07:20So the timing seems pretty intentional here.
07:23I absolutely love Notebook LM as someone who learns and researches as a living.
07:27It's an incredibly powerful tool, and having a nice, polished mobile interface
07:32that should hopefully sync seamlessly with the web version
07:34would be absolutely awesome for research on the go.
07:37We know the official mobile app is supposed to replace the current web app that's available now,
07:42and it's expected to come with all the same great features,
07:45like the audio overview with background playback,
07:47so you can listen to your notes and summaries while you're doing other tasks.
07:51You'll still have the ability to upload various sources like PDFs,
07:55websites, YouTube videos, and pasted text,
07:58and apparently there's going to be a tablet version as well,
08:01which is fantastic news for those of us that use tablets for productivity.
08:05Thankfully, pre-registration is available now,
08:07both on the Play Store and the App Store,
08:09so definitely check that out if you're interested and getting it as soon as it drops.
08:13Last but certainly not least,
08:15this is definitely a shot in the dark here,
08:17but it's very well possible we might see some kind of teaser or surprise
08:21revolving around the Pixel 10 series or perhaps some other kind of Pixel hardware.
08:25I do admit it could be a stretch,
08:27but Google has teased upcoming hardware at Google I.O. in the past,
08:31even if a full launch doesn't come until much later in the year.
08:34They've done this with devices like the Pixel 7 and the first Pixel Watch,
08:38giving us early glimpses,
08:39plus they also had full reveals of Pixel devices at I.O. in the past,
08:43like the Pixel 7a, the first generation Pixel Fold, and the Pixel Tablet.
08:47So I'm holding out hope that they give us some kind of teaser,
08:51especially with the preview of Material 3 Expressive
08:54and the potential announcement of all these AI-powered features.
08:57It wouldn't be totally unexpected to see some kind of Pixel 10 information,
09:01even if it's just a stay-tuned-for-more-later-this-year kind of nod.
09:05It would certainly tie a lot of these software and AI announcements together
09:09with the hardware that would eventually run them.
09:12And that, my friends, is a speculative look at everything
09:15that you can potentially expect from Google I.O. 2025.
09:18Of course, there will be a lot of announcements
09:20focused really heavily on developers with deep dives into APIs,
09:24new tools, and all sorts of technical stuff.
09:26But for us consumers and tech enthusiasts,
09:28these are some of the big-ticket items to keep an eye on.
09:31I think it's going to be a big year for Google,
09:33especially with their continued push into AI
09:36and their evolution of their design language and ecosystem.
09:39Of course, the 9 to 5 Google team, including myself,
09:42will be on the ground at Google I.O.
09:43covering all the announcements as best we can.
09:46We had a great time last year,
09:47and it's always a fun experience to be a part of.
09:49So if anyone watching is around and happens to see Damien or I,
09:53definitely stop over and say hi.
09:55We'll definitely be going crazy trying to get all the work done,
09:58but as always, we love to connect with fellow tech enthusiasts.
10:01With that said,
10:02what are you most excited to see from Google I.O. this year?
10:05Are there any rumors or hopes that I didn't cover in this video?
10:08Let me know in the comments down below
10:09as I'd love to hear what the community is thinking.
10:12Until next time,
10:13this has been Jordan Floyd from 9 to 5 Google.
10:15Thank you so much for watching,
10:17and I'll see you in the next one.
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