Editor’s word (5/14/24): The principle Google I/O keynote has ended, however the Google I/O Developer Keynote is now underway. Watch it under.
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 overlaying all the information because it occurs and you may stream the complete occasion under. The keynote begins at 1PM ET on Could 14 and streams are obtainable by way of YouTube and the firm’s hub web page.
When it comes to what to anticipate, the rumor mill has been working time beyond regulation. There are a number of stories that the occasion will largely give attention to the Android 15 cell 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 concerning the Android 15 beta and what to anticipate from the complete launch. The beta consists of an up to date Privateness Sandbox function, partial display screen sharing to report a sure app or window as a substitute of the entire display screen and system-level app archiving to liberate area. There’s additionally improved satellite tv for pc connectivity, further in-app digicam controls and a brand new energy effectivity mode.
Regardless of the beta already current, 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 possibly that’ll be a part of this occasion. Rumors additionally counsel that Android 15 will boast a redesigned standing bar and a better approach to monitor battery well being.
Android 15 gained’t be the one factor Google discusses through the occasion. There’s just a little acronym known as AI you will have heard about and the corporate has gone all in. It’s a superb guess that Google will spend a good period of time asserting updates for its Gemini AI, which may ultimately change Assistant solely.
Again in December, it was reported that Google was engaged on an AI assistant known as Pixie as an unique function for Pixel units. The branding is definitely on level. We may hear extra about that, as it could 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’d get an replace as to what the corporate plans on doing about third-party cookies and possibly 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 probably get particulars on these releases within the fall. Nonetheless, guidelines had been made to be damaged. Final yr, we received a Pixel Fold announcement at I/O, so possibly the road between {hardware} and software program is blurring. We’ll discover out quickly.