Google I/O 2024

Google is going to unveil new improvements to the gen AI (Generative Artificial Intelligence) Bot Gemini, new generation Pixel A series mobile and more at the Google I/O 2024 event. These features are related to Search, Maps, Android, Lens, etc.

The Google I/O event is not so far. In the previous year, most of the updates released on the Google I/O event were related to artificial intelligence. People have already seen the introduction of the new Bing search and Gemini. In this year also, artificial intelligence may play the main role. Moreover, it is expected to get a peak at the Google Pixel 8a. This event is not going to be the one that will mainly focus on hardware products. It is the reason you should not expect to see the release of any gadget except the Google Pixel 8A.

When Is Google I/O 2024?

The Google I/O 2024 event is going to be broadcast live in front of a small live audience. All people can access it online on May 14, 2024.

How Will Google I/O 2024 Work For Attendees Outside Of The US?

The most interesting thing regarding a digital experience is the chance of reaching a global audience. In this event, content will be available in various languages in order to deliver access to all people. Captioned videos are one of the translated content which you can expect to be available shortly after the event.

How Can You Stay Informed On The Latest From Google I/O?

In this case, you have to register yourself in order to receive vital information through email about the digital event. If you want to know all the most updated information regarding sessions, speakers, and other activities, you first need to visit the official website of Google I/O 2024. Then, you need to go to the Google Developers blog to get information.

How to Watch:

Like the schedule of the previous year, you are capable of watching the keynote and the subsequent on demand content from the official website directly as well as from the official YouTube channel of Google.

What to Expect At Google's Developer:

Although the 2024 event of Google I/O is going to happen soon, people are still unaware of what Google will bring with it. As this one is a developer conference, there will always be information available for those who develop websites and apps.

Android 15:

If you are a registered developer, you have already got the Android 15 preview version from Google. But as a developer, you did not get enough information about the new features that will be available with the new major OS update. According to the latest reports, Android 15 will bring a new feature to Find My Device. It lets you detect your mobile, which is lost or misplaced, though it remains switched off.

• How Will Find My Device On Android 15 Work?

If you are using iPhone 11 and newer models, you will find this feature quite similar to the Find My feature. Active iPhones can pick low signals from inactive devices around them. When the latter is thought lost through the Find My app, the lost iPhone's fully encrypted location details will be sent by the active iPhone network to the Find My app of the owner. According to Apple, it is encrypted in order to protect the privacy of everyone.

The upcoming feature of Google will work on similar technology. In order to locate the lost Android mobiles, the company is going to bank on the network of 3 billion-plus active devices worldwide. You can also expect to see 'Notification Cooldown' from Android 15. When you turn on this, you will see your device lowering the volume. It happens only when there are successive notifications from the same app.

• 'Sensitive notification' Feature On Android 15:

There will also exist a 'Sensitive notification' feature. Your device prevents malicious apps from reading OTP on messages using the feature. You can also expect to see the satellite connectivity feature that will be available with Android 15 that lets you select Android mobiles. If you lose your way in the wilderness during trekking and don't have any access to a cellular signal, it will become advantageous. The feature allows you to send messages with location details to your friends. Or you can send messages to any authorized rescue agency so that you can quickly get help.

Pixel 8A:

You can see Google launching the successor of Pixel 7a. It will be available with large upgrades regarding build quality and processor. You can see a premium metal-based frame around the display. This frame comes with a glass back. In addition, you can expect this to be available with an IP67 rating. It indicates that Pixel 8a is able to survive in water for up to 1 metre depth, which is around 3.2 feet for around 30 minutes.

 Pixel 8a will come with a 6.1" screen. It will offer a 90Hz refresh rate and will be equipped with 8GB RAM, an in-screen fingerprint sensor, etc. Also, it will feature a dual-camera module. It will come with a 13MP ultrawide angle sensor and a 64 MP main sensor. You can see an LED flash on the back of this model. Besides, it will be equipped with a 13MP front camera and a 5,000mAh mAh battery. The device will be available in two storage variants, including 128GB and 256 GB.

 Pixel Fold 2:

Pixel Fold, launched last year, was the first foldable phone. At the Google I/O 2024 event, you can expect Google to launch its successor. Details are now not available at this point for the Pixel Fold 2, but it is expected that the Pixel Fold 2 will be a more refined foldable model.

The earlier model came with a gap-less design. However, it was criticized due to the large bezels that are around the main display. It is expected that this upcoming model will come in a more sleek and polished design. People are waiting to see how much experience can be boosted in the model. Because of the presence of multitasking features, the model can enable you to run apps side-by-side.

• Features That Can Be Seen In Pixel Fold 2:
  

According to a report, the model will come with a fully 360-degree video render. Also, it will include more details on the potential dimensions. As per the leak, the device could be the thinnest foldable phone. This device is going to be thinner even than the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the OnePlus Open.

• Bard Integration:

Additionally, you will get to learn about the new Google Assistant with Bard integration. Although the feature will come in March, as reported, it might launch at a Google I/O event this year. Google is going to roll out a premium version of Bard Advanced which will be powered by the Gemini Ultra model.

The Bottom Line:

You should know that Google I/O 2024 may not be as exciting as Google I/O 2014 was. Back then, Google came with a redesigned Android Lollipop along with a coherent Material design language, Android TV, WearOS predecessor, Android Wear, and Android Auto. However, in the upcoming Google I/O event, you will get to know what the company has planned for the future while indicating more generative artificial intelligence in more places.

Google I/O 2020 starts May 12th

Google is all set to have its next developer conference in May. The tech giants Google I/O 2020 is all set to take place between the 12th of May to the 14th of May. The latest news of the I/O conference came after users participated in an annual I/O teaser. This event had an online game in collaboration with other partners to restore a game version of a satellite network. 

The game that gave news of Google I/O 2020: 

The game was played as a prequel to Google’s I/O conference to be held later this year. In the game participants had to fix a satellite network connection. At the end of the game when all the participants had achieved the network, the constellation of satellites spelt out a date. This date happens to be the date of Google’s I/O conference- 12th May.

Location of Google I/O 2020: 

According to a tweet by Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Google’s I/O conference 2020 is to be held at the Shoreline amphitheater, Mountain View. This is near Google’s HQ and is the same place where Google has held countless other conferences.

In Other News: 

Google I/O 2019 was the year when Google blessed the world with the budget friendly Pixel 3A and 3A XL. These phones were pretty decent and had a good camera to boot.

Rumors are astrife that this year’s I/O conference will see a new Pixel phone- the Pixel 4A. The latest in the Google Pixel line up is pegged to have a hole punch display, a square camera bump and a 3.5mm headphone jack- which is not something you see these days.

The look and feel of the Pixel 4A will be much like that of its predecessor, the only thing different will be a single camera set up at the back rather than the dual camera system that the Pixel 4 had.

9to5Google reported that the Pixel 4A may release at the same time the Pixel 3A released last year, which is a reasonable assumption. In that case, the Pixel 4A seems likely to grace Google I/O 2020.

2019 was the year that we got Nest Hub Max, so this year we may see the likes of more nest hardware at Google I/O 2020. Google I/O is also the place to be to get news of upcoming updates to Android and other updates to Google’s software and services.

New Android Version at Google I/O 2020: 

The tech giant may also release news of its latest Android version to be called Android 11. At present there is not much to tell about the new Android OS but if recent rumors are to go by then this times version may have support for dark mode scheduling. Another thing on the agenda will be talks on enhanced security and privacy on Android. Apart from all this the tech giant is also supposed to give updates to its Google assistant.

Well at present this is all we have on Google I/O 2020.

Things to Expect from Google I/O This Year Around

Google’s Annual Developer Conference

Google I/O 2018 is an annual developer conference by Google announcing latest hardware, software together with numerous updates for prevailing services and apps. Google is said to organise a multi-day event each year to enable developer community.

 This is done to hasten with their latest hardware they tend to improve together with the software or update with the purpose of pushing out to products. This enables developers with the opportunity of getting their own apps, services tie-ins and integrations ready before Google launches its products. But consumers prefer to view the Google I/O show since Google has a tendency of making few announcements well-known.

Google I/O 2018 event is likely to take place on May 8 and would be concluding on May 10. The said event would take place at the Shoreline amphitheatre in Mountain View, California.

Online Puzzle

The date for Google I/O 2018 had been disclosed by Google through an online puzzle where numerous users supported The Verge in solving the puzzle by operating through room in Google Maps. This was with the intention of discovering clues and knowing the date and location of Google I/O 2018.

The clues comprised of a pineapple cake in one room probably a hint at the accurate name for Android P. Since Google had always tricked around with Android names, this could be another teaser for Android fans.

Android P – Next Segment of Mobile Operating System

Probably,Android P would be showcased at the event which is the next segment of the mobile operating system of Google. The one big visual renovation of Google that has not been shown officially and which most of us are not aware of is the gesture-based navigation system which was initially disclosed in March on Alphabet Scoop podcast followed up with limited extracts of last month.

Focus – Building Web/Enterprise Application/Mobile

Google would live stream its keynote and the video would be embedded whenever it is available. A raffle system has been utilised by Google and attendees randomly selected from those registered on the company’s website where the lucky winners would need to pay for the tickets. The cost would be $1,150 for general admission, $750 for community and $375 for academic. Google has closed the registration and has notified the raffle winners and no more tickets are on sale anymore. Google I/O 2018 setting technical in-depth sessions is aimed on building web, enterprise application and mobile with Google together with open sources like Chrome, Android and Chrome OS, APIs, together with Google Web Toolkit, App Engine and much more.

Google has utilised the developer conference to announce fresh software products as well as tools for consumers and developers. A developer preview of Android P, being the next version of the mobile operating system of Google, is already available. It is expected that at Google I/O 2018, the company would disclose more consumer-facing features and open the Android Beta program to the general public. Though the schedule for Google I/O 2018 is out, Google’s topic intended is not known during the event. A few clues are disclosed as to what may come up between May 8 and May 10.

Expectations at Google I/O 2018

Google is on the look-out for a P-linked name to trail Android Oreo and this could be an early disclosure of the forthcoming name of the Android version. More updates would be coming up at Google I/O 2018 event. Earlier last year, the first developer preview of Android O had been released in March. The company had released the public beta of Android O together with its latest Android Go, a feature of the operating system intended to power low-end devices in developing markets at the time of the I/O 2017. Last year, Google released the first developer preview of Android O in March, and then, it released the public beta of Android O, along with its new Android Go, a version of the operating system meant to power low-end devices in emerging markets, during I/O 2017. It also did demos of picture-in-picture, Notification Dots, etc.

Updates – Rollout during Google I/O 2018 Event

Powered by Google Assistant, Google Home is said to be the primary part of experience of Google as well as a part wherein the company has been competing with the line of smart speakers of Amazon Echo. More updates are expected during Google I/O 2018 for the standard Google Home shortly. Android Wear had recently been re-trademarked by Google, a wearable operating system to WearOS. Probably more updates are likely to come up during the event. The chat service Allo had been kept on hold by Google recently to keep its focus on Chats which is a service that tends to depend on SMS together with wireless carriers in creating iMessage type of services, according to The Verge report.Probably more updates regarding the rollout are likely to come up along with carrier partners with some kind of timetable to when users would start to see the Chat features.

Our Next Volvo or Audi May Have an Android infotainment system

Till now we had support for multiple Android devices via Bluetooth or direct plug-ins to the dashboard to enjoy the music or to do some navigation tricks from our smartphone. But things are changing at an alarming pace for the Android in the automobile which will help in unleashing a new era of Android support for better. Google has announced that upcoming range of automobiles from the Volvo and Audi will feature the Android in its full glory in the next generation infotainment systems. This is just one of small announcement made by the Goggle and more enthralling bit will appear at the upcoming Google I/O conference.

It is better than the Android Auto 

Google has launched the Android Auto in the past which made it easier for the automobile owners to access some of the vital phone functions from the behind the wheel. This system helped in bringing a simplified interface for the users to connect with their car without the need of physically attaching the phone to the console. The best thing about the Android Auto was that it helped in accessing a number of apps right on the interface which made driving a pleasant experience with the Android device.

Both the automobile manufactures namely Audi and Volvo are taking the Android experience to the next level by basing it into their infotainment system. It is worth noting that Audi has found some success with its MMI infotainment system in the recent past while Volvo’s Sensus Connect system is very much new. The decision of bringing the Android operating system into their infotainment shouldn’t mean that the manufacturers will pull the plug of their own homegrown infotainment systems. Instead they are aiming at making the buyers comfortable by offering an easy to use Android based interface in their vehicles.

Advantages of Android as the foundation

The greatest advantage of having the Android as the foundation of the infotainment in the Volvo and Audi is that it will help in accessing the vast library of Android applications. Google Play Store boasts of millions of apps in varied categories which is expanding at every given minute. Secondly it is tough to get developers to develop apps for any third party platform but having the Android foundation will ensure that developers populate the infotainment system with compatible apps quickly without much trouble. We are expecting to get more details on this foundation in the upcoming Google I/O.

One of the Volvo official has stated that having an Android foundation will mean that the company will be able to integrate the rich ecosystem of Android into their iconic Volvo user interface with ease and simplicity. There will be huge abundance of the popular apps which will help in bringing an integrated experience to the users which has never been seen before in an automobile. At the Google I/O both the automobile manufacturer will be giving demonstrations to give a wider perspective to the prospective consumers of its next generation infotainment.

Smart Home Speaker, VR system, Chat service from Google

Google’s Virtual Reality System/Chat Service

Google has come up with a new smart home speaker, known as Daydream a virtual-reality system and a chat service called Allo. Over 7,000 people would be attending the showcase of Google in Mountain View California and in an effort to overtake Apple, Google has been adding in some more features to the next version of its Android operating system, comprising of a security method which tends to enable one to encrypt specific files instead of the complete phone. In a shot at Amazon, the company had declared Google Home, an Internet-connected speaker which tends to listen to your voice commands to play music or to control lights as well as thermostats in the home.

It is significant of Amazon’s Echo and would be made available later in the year for an unexpected price. The chat service, in the meanwhile would be using the computers of Google to predict how one would prefer to respond saving the typing stress. Allo would be competing with the popular chat services like Facebook’s Messenger and WhatsApp which are also owned by Facebook. Google Home and Allo would be tapping into the computing ability of Google. Artificial intelligence, is a term used in describing efforts in developing software that acts and behaves like humans, has been a central point of Google for several years.

Android Powers 80% of World’s Smartphones

Development made in the field has assisted the search engine of Google in understanding the intent of the inquiries of people much faster and vastly improved the understanding and responsive of its voice recognition services. Reporters as well as bloggers from across the world are attending to make sure that whatever the company reveals will also be featured in pictures, stories and videos that will be delivered to the massive audience of consumers.

The three-day showcase tends to attract thousands of computer programmers, providing Google with an opportunity of convincing them on why they should design applications and other services which tend to work with its gadgets together with an array of software that include the Chrome Web browser as well as Android operating system for mobile devices. Android tends to power around 80% of the world’s smartphones, mainly since Google gives away the software for free to device manufacturers. Google can manage to do that since it designs Android to feature its search engine, maps together with other digital services, providing more opportunities to portray the digital ads which tend to generate most of its revenue.

Google – Distributing Guidelines for Latest Controller

Apple iPhone tends to carry more importance with affluent consumers and present features which Android tends to copy. Apple would be holding same conference in June to reveal its fall software plans.The entry of Google in the still-emerging field of virtual reality came two years back when it had revealed a cheap headset that was made of cardboard. The company is said to be poised to get more thoughtful considering far more sophisticated option available for sale.

Together with Daydream, other manufacturers comprising of Samsung, HTC and Huawei would have smartphones adept in handling it. These tend to be more comfortable and immersive than the cardboard headset. Google would also be distributing guidelines for the latest controller together with few buttons, a touchpad as well as sensors in tracking its orientation and where it would be pointing.