Google I/O 2026: What to Expect
Google's developer conference will have AI at every corner. Here's what we think will be announced.
www.cnet.comappeared at the keynote, agents taking autonomous actions. Gemini 3.5 Flash and Gemini Omni were introduced as faster systems with expanded capabilities. Antigravity 2.0 aimed at simplifying development with agent-native tooling. The keynote also showcased enhanced AI search. on-device privacy tools and glasses featuring Gemini assistance expected this fall. Key themes included AI features across products. Developers saw new tools to accelerate development. Smart glasses featuring Gemini supporting real-time guidance. Attendees noted new on-device privacy tools plus improved search. The mood of the conference was upbeat about AI's role in consumer tech.