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It wouldn't be the Android Show if Google's mobile operating system didn't make an appearance. But it's unclear what Google might actually have to announce, given how far along we already are in the Android 17 release cycle. The first Android 17 beta was released back in February, and the software has been in the "Platform Stability" phase since March. Entering this phase means that features are all locked in, and subsequent updates are focused on fixing bugs and other issues ahead of launch. The wide availability of the Android 17 beta means people have already uncovered most of its secrets.

We know Android XR will have a presence at Google I/O next week but it's not clear if Google's take on VR will get a mention during the Android Show today. It's felt pretty quiet since the Galaxy XR headset launched last October. Though with Apple reportedly dropping the Vision Pro, perhaps headsets have become less of a priority.We're also still waiting for more information on the Xreal Project Aura display glasses. Plus, Google has been teasing AI smart glasses since at least 2024.

Google I/O is normally a very software-focused event, and the inclusion of physical hardware is usually kept to a minimum. That said, there have been some exceptions in the past, such as revealing the Pixel Tablet or teasing the Pixel 7 series phones a few months early. The Android Show is a different story, and while this is only the second time Google has held this event, there's always the possibility that hardware could play a role going forward. The question is, what sort of hardware could we see? It's unlikely that Pixel phones or watches will make much of an appearance, since they typic