Android Show: I/O Edition - 12 May 2026
Hi everyone,
Quick one from me today, but an exciting one!
Next Monday, May 12th at 10am PT (1pm ET / 6pm BST), Google is airing The Android Show: I/O Edition.
This is a dedicated Android event running just ahead of Google I/O. And if last year is anything to go by, it's going to be worth making time for!
At the 2025 edition, the show pulled back the curtain on some genuinely big stuff.
- Material 3 Expressive, a full visual refresh for the platform, got its first proper reveal there.
- Gemini Live's live camera and screen sharing made its debut. There were updates across watches, tablets, TVs and cars too.
Google I/O followed up with things like:
- Advanced Protection for high-risk users
- Private Compute Core for Business keeping sensitive data on-device
- Digital corporate ID badges via Google Wallet
- Five years of mandatory security updates baked into Android 16.
The I/O season tends to surface the features that matter most to how you actually work, featuring new security updates, management improvements, and provisioning changes. So it's worth having on your radar.
You can set a reminder or add it to your calendar below.
🔗 The Android Show: I/O Edition — android.com 📺 Watch live on YouTube
Let’s discuss
Will you be tuning in? And is there anything specific you're hoping to see announced this year? Drop it below and let's see how many of us called it right once the show airs!
Speak soon,
Kirk
