Last updated: May 19th, 2026 at 15:32 UTC+02:00
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Many of the features coming to Galaxy devices could debut during Google's annual developer conference.
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Google I/O 2026 is Google’s annual developer conference, and it is usually held in May each year. This is where the tech giant unveils what it has been working on and showcases new features coming to its platforms, products, and services.
This year’s Google I/O could be especially interesting for Samsung fans and Galaxy users. Why?
It is likely that Google and Samsung will reveal more information about their upcoming smart glasses. The two companies teased last year that they were working together on Android XR-powered smart glasses featuring Gemini in partnership with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. And we could get our first proper look at those glasses today, May 19, 2026, during the Google I/O keynote presentation at 10:00 AM PT.
You can watch the livestream of Google I/O 2026 by clicking here.
Samsung's announcement about smart glasses – Source: Google
Samsung has been working closely with Google on several platforms, including Android, Android XR, and Wear OS. A couple of years ago, Google merged Android Nearby Share with Samsung’s Quick Share. Samsung merged Tizen into Wear OS for smartwatches.
Samsung has also brought Google Cast support and Google Photos integration to its newer TVs and Smart Monitors. Going forward, the two companies could work even more closely, and many of the features announced during Google I/O may arrive first on Samsung’s Galaxy devices, like AirDrop support in Quick Share.
According to Google’s website for the developer conference, the company aims to further its mission of organizing the world’s information and making it universally accessible and useful.
Android 17's new features showcased by Google – Source: Google
During the keynote, Google could unveil new features for Android 17 (One UI 9.0), Android Auto, Android Automotive, Gemini, Google Chrome, Google TV, Wear OS 7.0 (One UI Watch 9.0), and the operating system powering Googlebook laptops.
Many of the features showcased during Google’s keynote event could eventually make their way to Galaxy phones, tablets, and smartwatches with Samsung’s own customizations layered on top. So, if you want a glimpse at what could be coming to One UI in the future, Google I/O is definitely worth watching.
Asif is a computer engineer turned technology journalist. He has been using Samsung phones since 2004, and his current smartphone is the Galaxy S23 Ultra. He loves headphones, mechanical keyboards, and PC hardware. When not writing about technology, he likes watching crime and science fiction movies and TV shows.
