How to view the Google IO 2025 keynote.

      **Google I/O '25 Keynote**

      Google I/O 2025 is happening today, and you can watch the keynote livestream right here through the video player above.

      Although I/O is primarily a developer conference, the opening keynote of this two-day event is always filled with exciting news about new products and services that Google has been developing.

      We anticipate a significant number of announcements from the tech giant, including more details on Android 16 – although Google shared plenty last week during its Android Show – updates to its Gemini AI, and potentially new VR headsets or AR glasses along with its dedicated Android XR platform.

      We might also see updates regarding Android Auto and WearOS 6, but we would not be surprised if Google places a strong emphasis on AI.

      **When is the Google I/O 2025 keynote?**

      The Google I/O 2025 keynote kicks off at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET on May 20, 2025.

      It will take place in person at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California.

      **How can I watch the Google I/O 2025 keynote?**

      You can watch the opening keynote through the video player at the top of this article, where Google promises you will “learn the latest news, announcements, and AI updates.”

      The keynote is also being livestreamed on YouTube and the Google I/O website.

      Following the opening keynote, Google will present its developer keynote, starting at 1:30 PM PT / 4:30 PM ET, which will also be viewable on the I/O website.

      **How long is the Google I/O 2025 keynote?**

      While Google hasn’t confirmed the duration of this year’s keynote, past events suggest it will be lengthy.

      The 2024 keynote lasted one hour and 52 minutes, while the 2023 keynote was two hours and five minutes long. So, be sure to have enough snacks on hand for about two hours.

      While you wait for the Google I/O 2025 keynote to begin, consider reviewing everything that was announced last year at Google I/O 2024.

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      John is the Managing Editor at Digital Trends. He has been a consumer technology and automotive journalist for over a decade.

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