Everything Google Announced Before I/O 2025

Android 16 And Wear OS 6 Debut Early

· Officially announced ahead of Google I/O 2025 via Android Show · Focus on dynamic design and user customization · Wear OS 6 gets refreshed UI and AI-powered features

Material 3 Expressive UI Overhaul

· Brings playful animations, fresh typography, vibrant colors · Aims to improve clarity, usability, visual engagement · Applies across Android 16, Wear OS 6 for a cohesive feel

Enhanced Quick Settings And Home Screen Tools

· More tools added to Quick Settings menu · Greater flexibility in app and widget arrangement · Customization designed to suit individual user preferences

Major Security Upgrades In Android 16

· AI-powered spam detection extended to toll scam alerts · New feature to grant accessibility permissions during calls · “Key Verifier” enables secure encryption key exchange

Introducing Find Hub With UWB & Satellite Tracking

· Replaces old Find My Device network · Tracks phones, accessories, tags with more precision · Uses satellite signals for offline tracking in remote areas

Gemini AI Expands Across Devices

· Replaces Google Assistant on Android, Wear OS, TV & Auto · Adds real-time help with Gemini Live in Android Auto · Helps with content discovery and info queries on Google TV

Gemini Heads To Google’s XR Platform

· AI assistant support confirmed for Android XR · Gemini will power future mixed-reality features · More details coming at Google I/O on May 20