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Editor’s note (5/14/24): The main Google I/O keynote has ended, but the Google I/O developer keynote is currently underway. Check it out below.
It’s that time of year again. Google’s annual I/O keynote is coming up. This event will be packed with the latest information and announcements. We will keep you updated on all the news. You can stream the entire event below. His keynote address begins on May 14th at 1pm ET and the stream is: Available via YouTube And that Company hub page.
The rumor mill has been working overtime in terms of what will happen.There are multiple reports that this event is primarily focused on the Android 15 mobile operating system, but I/O is primarily an event for developers and the beta version is already out in the field.
So let’s talk about what you can expect from the Android 15 beta and full release. The beta includes updated privacy sandbox features, partial screen sharing to record specific apps or windows instead of the entire screen, and system-level app archiving to free up space. We’ve also improved satellite connectivity, added in-app camera controls, and added new power efficiency modes.
It’s very likely that Google will make a surprise announcement for Android 15, even though the beta version already exists. The company has confirmed that satellite messaging will be coming to Android, so perhaps that will be part of this event as well.Rumors also suggest that Android 15 comes with a redesigned status bar An easy way to monitor battery status.
Android 15 isn’t the only thing Google will discuss during the event. You’ve probably heard of that little acronym called AI, and the company is going all in. There’s no doubt that Google will take quite a while to roll out updates to Gemini AI, which could eventually replace Assistant entirely.
Back in December, it was reported that Google was developing an AI assistant called Pixie as a feature exclusively for Pixel devices. The branding is certainly on point. We’ll likely hear more about it as it could debut on the Pixel 9 later this year.
Google’s most popular products, including Search, Chrome, G Suite, and Maps, could also be redesigned around AI. We might get an update on what the company has planned for third-party cookies, and maybe AI will be thrown into the equation as well.
What not to expect? I/O is more software than hardware, so don’t expect a Pixel 9 or a refreshed Pixel Fold at this event. We’ll likely find out more about those releases in the fall. But rules were made to be broken. With the announcement of the Pixel Fold at I/O last year, the line between hardware and software may be blurring. You’ll soon find out.