Google in 2026: What to expect [Video]

2026 could be a blockbuster year for Google after some serious success across almost all areas in 2025. What should and could we expect? Here are a few early-year thoughts and expectations.

Whether Google succeeds in some areas is up for debate, but there is no doubt that the company is on a roll with so many existing and portfolio products. From top to bottom, there is so much optimism, and while AI is still one of the buzzwords, it has helped drastically as Gemini is one of, if not the premier, AI platforms period.

From smartphones to smart speakers, there are a few bankers, plus some less quantifiable additions. Here’s what we (think) we’ll be working with throughout 2026:

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Android 17 (obvious)

The dust has barely settled on Android 16, but like that staggered release, some funky things might happen with how Google will bring…