Google I/0 2024: Everything new coming to Android, including AI features

This was the year AI completely took over Google’s annual developer conference, I/O, which kicked off Tuesday in Mountain View, California. CEO Sundar Pichai took the stage, headlining a two-hour presentation that centered around artificial intelligence. We got a preview of what’s coming to Google Search, Gmail, Photos, and Gemini. Although Android, surprisingly, was notably absent during the first day of the keynote. But on the second day of the developer conference, Google reminded everyone that Android is still very much a part of the company’s future plans, and AI will make the operating system more personal. Here’s a roundup of new features coming to Android smartphones, including those that heavily use artificial intelligence.