• Google I/O 2026 will run May 19‑20 at Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View. • Google revealed dates outright, skipping last year’s puzzle-based announcement for fans. • Expect Android 17, Chrome, XR, and app suite updates, with Gemini AI at center. • Gemini AI already powers Maps hands‑free navigation, Chrome side panel, and Gmail reply suggestions. • Google will likely unveil new Gemini applications across its product lineup at I/O. • Fans can still play minigames on the I/O 2026 page, adding interactive fun.

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  • Google I/O 2026 has official dates: The software showcase will take place on May 19 and 20 at the company’s Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. Unlike previous years, when Google hid the dates for its developer event behind puzzles that fans raced to solve, the company has listed them outright on its official I/O 2026 page. Or perhaps it was hidden at first, but people solved the brain teasers in record time. In any case, the news is out. On May 19 and 20, we’ll see what Google has been cooking up to show attendees. Assuming no major changes to its programming, we can expect u

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