Google will hold its annual developer conference, Google IO 2025, on May 20, 2025. It will be held over two days, and is an opportunity for all those working in the world of Android, Gemini, Wear OS, and the entire Google ecosystem to come together and learn about new products, services, and technology.
For those who aren’t developers, the big draw of Google IO is the keynote presentation, which kicks off proceedings. Traditionally it informs everyone about the top new features and products from the company, whether that’s new software, hardware, or concept devices hinting at where Google is headed in the future. We expect to hear about Android 16, the next version of Wear OS, and of course, Google’s Gemini AI.
For the last few years IO’s keynote has been very AI heavy, with Google demonstrating every possible feature it can cram into its AI. While often impressive, the intense focus has taken some of the magic away from IO for those not deep into AI. However, IO’s keynote should always be considered essential viewing for anyone interested in technology.
You can catch up on all the announcements from Google IO 2024 here, which gives you an idea of what to expect from the 2025 event. Often, the concept products and innovations — such as Project Astra — form the basis of future Google updates, announcements and events.
Google livestreams the event, and you don’t have to register as a developer to watch. Developers who want to take part in the many workshops do have to register, and can do so here. When the time comes, Digital Trends will bring you in-depth coverage from Google IO 2025.
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Merely days after the iPhone Duo hit the shelves, images of broken screens on the phone started popping up across social media. Until now, it’s been unclear what’s causing the line of defective pixels that appears vertically along the crease, as well as horizontally, on the phone’s inner display.
Apple has finally acknowledged the issue, which has shown up on iPhone Duo units owned by customers as well as demo units in stores. In a statement shared with Bloomberg, Apple says that not all iPhone Duo units are affected and that those that are tend to show the display fault early on. The company added that users who experience problems with their iPhone Duo display should contact AppleCare for a replacement.
Not long ago, Apple treated independent repair like an act of outright hostility. The Cupertino giant locked down parts with serial-number pairing, while repair tools remained firmly out of reach of anyone outside its authorized repair network. More importantly, the company waged a legal and lobbying battle against right-to-repair legislation.
I've covered enough of these fights over the years to know what a shift looks like. That's why what happened in October 2026 genuinely caught me off guard. The day the iPhone Duo went on sale, what may be the most mechanically complex iPhone to date, Apple pulled off a surprising about-face. It published teardown-style repair manuals for a handful of major components.