Google IO 2025 to kick off on May 20: Android 16, Gemini and more to expect
With Android 16, Google is set to enhance its Health Connect platform through the introduction of Health Connect 2.0 as well. This updated version will support the sharing of medical records in the FHIR format — the standard widely adopted by healthcare professionals. To maintain user privacy, apps will only be able to access or modify health data if the user provides clear and specific consent. The update will also bring in new features such as tracking the intensity of physical activity, categorising workouts as either moderate or strictly in line with World Health Organization guidelines.advertisementWhat more to expect from Android 16? Read 10 speculated features of Android 16. -- Gemini and other AI updates: Another key announcement is expected to be in the AI stage. The I/O homepage includes a 'Start building today' segment that spotlights the Gemini open model, Google AI Studio, and NotebookLM — suggesting these tools are likely to feature in the day's key announcements. Recent leaks suggest that an enhanced version of the Gemini Ultra model is on the horizon, with Gemini Ultra being Google's premium offering in the Gemini lineup. This upgraded model may be accompanied by a more expensive Gemini subscription.It's highly likely that Google will discuss Astra, its ambitious project aimed at developing AI applications and "agents" for real-time, multimodal comprehension. Also expected to feature is Project Mariner, which involves AI "agents" that can navigate the web and take actions on behalf of users. Users on X have spotted references to "Computer Use" in the code for Google's AI Studio platform, which could be related to Mariner.-- Android XR: Android XR, the extended reality operating system created by Google and Samsung, is expected to be unveiled at Google I/O 2025 event. The platform aims to integrate virtual, augmented, and mixed-reality experiences for headsets (including Samsung's Project Moohan) and smart glasses, with Google's Gemini AI at its core. Google is hoping Android XR will be capable of powering specialised headsets from other tech companies as well, positioning itself to compete with Apple and Meta in the mixed-reality market.
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