The last time Google hosted its Android Dev Summit was back in 2022. Yes, it has been that long. For Android and tech enthusiasts who want to know what Google might be cooking up and how they plan to shape the future of the ecosystem, you might want to tune into the Android Dev Summit 2026 keynote.
Android Dev Summit 2026 keynote livestream confirmed
Google has put up a video on YouTube in which users can tune into the Android Dev Summit 2026 keynote livestream. It kicks off October 28 at 10AM PT and users can watch it for free via the stream.
The company had previously confirmed that Android leadership is expected to take the stage during the keynote. While we still don’t know what exactly will be covered, based on past events, it’s safe to assume that we’ll be treated to the future of the Android ecosystem, maybe even a teaser for Android 18.
It is also expected that the summit will cover various topics. This includes AI experiences, Android XR, Apps foundation, and Tools and performance.
When is Android 18 expected to arrive?
If there is one reason to get excited for the summit, it is because of Android 18. In the past, Google released its major Android updates late in the year. But the company has since shaken up its launch strategy. We saw this happen with Android 16, which was released in June 2025. Android 17 followed in a similar pattern and was also released in June 2026.
This means that Android 18’s development could be a lot further along and the dev summit is where we could get more concrete details on the update. In any case, we should have more details later today. So if you have the time, then you might want to tune into the livestream.
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