Here’s a quick breakdown of what to expect from Google I/O 2025 tonight and how you can watch it from India:
When & Where to Watch :
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The keynote kicks off at 10:30 PM IST tonight (May 20).
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Watch live on Google’s official I/O website or Google’s YouTube channel.
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The event runs through May 21, but most major announcements will happen during the Day 1 keynote.
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India Today will also provide live coverage and updates.
What’s Expected at Google I/O 2025
1. Gemini Ultra: The AI Showstopper
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Google is likely to unveil Gemini Ultra, their most advanced AI model yet, which powers chatbots and enterprise tools.
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There might be new subscription tiers—Premium Plus and Premium Pro—expanding Google’s AI service offerings and competing with OpenAI and Microsoft.
2. Project Astra and Project Mariner: The Future of AI Agents
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Project Astra aims to create AI agents that understand real-time inputs like voice, visuals, and text, potentially revolutionizing device interaction.
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Project Mariner could debut, focusing on AI assistants that proactively navigate and interact with the web on behalf of users.
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Early code hints suggest these AI agents might soon become part of everyday digital workflows.
3. More on Android 16
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While Android 16 was introduced last week, expect deeper details on features like:
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Enhanced notifications and lock screen widgets.
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Improved accessibility.
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Support for Auracast for smoother Bluetooth audio device switching.
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Improvements to Wear OS and Android XR (Google’s mixed reality platform) are also likely, focusing on AI integration, health tracking, and UI enhancements.
4. Developer-Focused Sessions
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Beyond the keynote, there will be technical deep dives on Android tools, Google Play, Chrome, Google Cloud, and Gemma, Google’s open AI model family encouraging community experimentation.
Google I/O 2025 promises to be packed with AI breakthroughs and software updates, emphasizing Google’s push to remain a leader in the AI-driven tech landscape. Are you excited about any particular announcement or feature?
