How to watch Google's I/O 2022 keynote live

Tune into Google's big event and you just might see a new Pixel phone, a new Pixel watch, and some dope new Android features.
By Alex Perry  on 
Google CEO Sundar Pichai in front of Google logo at I/O event
Join Sundar and the gang at Google I/O 2022. Credit: Justin Sullivan / Getty Images

It’s Google announcement time, folks. Buckle up.

Everyone’s favorite search engine and Android giant is gearing up for its annual I/O developer conference, which will be held virtually for everyone but Google employees this year. Google I/O will run between May 11 and 12. The schedule is full of talks about artificial intelligence, machine learning, augmented reality, and the myriad other things Google works on, but the main thing regular folks will want to tune into is the opening keynote, where the bulk of the consumer-facing announcements will be made.

That keynote is on May 11 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET. You can stream it live on Google’s I/O website, and almost certainly on Google’s YouTube page, as well. An archived version of the stream will be available on the YouTube page afterward, too, if last year’s I/O stream was any indication.

As for what Google will actually show us at I/O 2022, it’s still anyone’s guess right now. Based on previous years, it’s safe to assume Google will give us a full rundown of Android 13’s features and a release window. The next version of Android is already in beta form now, though the build that’s available is light on new features. It does give users the ability to change text they’ve copied before pasting it somewhere else, which is pretty dope.

Beyond that, don’t be shocked to see the Google Pixel 6a smartphone, which will likely be a cheaper and somewhat downgraded version of last year’s excellent Pixel 6 phones. Signs are pointing to a reveal for Google’s first smartwatch, likely dubbed Pixel Watch, too, though we don’t know much about it beyond a trademark filing. And, as always, there could be something totally wild and out of left field like the Starline 3D video call machine from last year. 

Now, if Apple could just rip off that clipboard editing feature from Android 13, we’d really be in business.

Topics Google


Recommended For You
Users get a taste of Google's AI search results, unprompted
A screenshot of the Google Search homepage.

Ethan Hawke's 'Wildcat' trailer is a haunting, human glimpse of Flannery O'Connor biopic
Maya Hawke in a still from 'Wildcat'.

This drone could be the key to learning more about our oceans
By Warren Shaw
Hydrus Underwater Drone

New AI-powered Google Assistant demo leaks — see what it can do with photos
Google's AI chatbot Bard

Google rolls out phishing and malware detection for Android users
user login info attached to a fishing hook

Trending on Mashable
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for March 29
A phone displaying the New York Times game 'Connections.'

Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for March 29
a phone displaying Wordle

NYT's The Mini crossword answers for March 29
Closeup view of crossword puzzle clues

'The Crow' soundtrack turns 30: Looking back on the album that defined an era
Composite of images of Brandon Lee, Rob Zombie, Trent Reznor, and Robert Smith of The Cure.

NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for March 28
A phone displaying the New York Times game 'Connections.'
The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.
This newsletter may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. Subscribing to a newsletter indicates your consent to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe from the newsletters at any time.
Thanks for signing up. See you at your inbox!