Editor’s be aware (5/14/24): The primary Google I/O keynote has ended, however the Google I/O Developer Keynote is now underway. Watch it beneath.
It’s that point of yr once more. Google’s annual I/O keynote is upon us. This occasion is more likely to be full of updates and bulletins. We’ll be masking all the information because it occurs and you’ll stream the total occasion beneath. The keynote begins at 1PM ET on Could 14 and streams are obtainable through YouTube and the firm’s hub web page.
When it comes to what to anticipate, the rumor mill has been working additional time. There are a number of experiences that the occasion will largely concentrate on the Android 15 cellular working system, which looks as if a given since I/O is primarily an occasion for builders and the beta model is already out within the wild.
So let’s speak in regards to the Android 15 beta and what to anticipate from the total launch. The beta contains an up to date Privateness Sandbox characteristic, partial display sharing to document a sure app or window as an alternative of the entire display and system-level app archiving to liberate area. There’s additionally improved satellite tv for pc connectivity, extra in-app digital camera controls and a brand new energy effectivity mode.
Regardless of the beta already present, it’s extremely possible that Google will drop some shock Android 15 bulletins. The corporate has confirmed that satellite tv for pc messaging is coming to Android, so perhaps that’ll be a part of this occasion. Rumors additionally counsel that Android 15 will boast a redesigned standing bar and a neater method to monitor battery well being.
Android 15 gained’t be the one factor Google discusses through the occasion. There’s a bit acronym known as AI you will have heard about and the corporate has gone all in. It’s a superb wager that Google will spend a good period of time saying updates for its Gemini AI, which may finally substitute Assistant solely.
Again in December, it was reported that Google was engaged on an AI assistant known as Pixie as an unique characteristic for Pixel gadgets. The branding is definitely on level. We may hear extra about that, as it might debut within the Pixel 9 later this yr.
Google’s hottest merchandise may additionally get AI-focused redesigns, together with Search, Chrome, G Suite and Maps. We would get an replace as to what the corporate plans on doing about third-party cookies and perhaps it’ll throw some AI at that drawback too.
What to not count on? Don’t get your hopes up for a Pixel 9 or refreshed Pixel Fold for this occasion, as I/O is extra for software program than {hardware}. We’ll doubtless get particulars on these releases within the fall. Nonetheless, guidelines have been made to be damaged. Final yr, we received a Pixel Fold announcement at I/O, so perhaps the road between {hardware} and software program is blurring. We’ll discover out quickly.
