# Google I/O 2026 live — Gemini upgrades, Android XR, and more of what to expect from today's big software showcase

> Is it that time of year again? Google I/O 2026 kicks off today, with the two-day software showcase set to run from May 19 to May 20.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/news/live/google-io-2026-live?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a0c827b134f49ab3cf01f83)
- **Published:** 2026-05-19
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #google #gemini #android #showcase #software #upgrades #announcements #expect
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a0c827b134f49ab3cf01f83

---

_GearOpen's distilled summary. The full original article is published at TechRadar (source link above); GearOpen does not republish the source's full text._