Google in 2026: What to expect [Video]

9to5Google•January 2, 2026•technology

Key Points:

Google is expected to have a strong year in 2026, building on 2025 successes across AI, hardware, and software, with Gemini AI platform playing a central role.
Android 17 will launch with a new update strategy delivering features continuously rather than in big yearly releases, aligning more closely with Pixel hardware timelines and emphasizing quarterly updates.
New Pixel devices, including the Pixel 10a and Pixel 11, are anticipated, with hopes for improved Tensor chips and features to attract users, especially those switching from iPhones.
Google plans to release a new Google Home speaker designed around Gemini AI, priced at $99.99, supporting stereo pairing and multi-room audio, with a spring 2026 launch in 19 countries.