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Here’s How Google Announced the May 14 Date for its I/O 2024 Event

Anubhav — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 01:20:58 +0000

Google has revealed May 14th as the date for this year’s I/O developer conference. In a weird twist, Google required participants to solve a logic puzzle before announcing the date. Here’s what it looks like:

Users have to lay down a path to make the marble reach the destination. Sounds pretty simple, right? Well, you have to do it 15 times in order to see the date of the event for yourself. While this was pretty playful on Google’s part, 15 levels seems a bit too much. You can simply click the “Save the Date” Button on the top right of the UI to see the date.

Originally conceived in 2008 as a platform for Google to connect with and encourage its developer community, Google I/O has transformed into a highly anticipated annual event. It’s become a stage for Google to unveil its latest innovations and advancements across various technological sectors. Pixel phone enthusiasts eagerly await announcements about new features and upcoming models. Developers working on the Android operating system flock to I/O for technical deep dives and insights into the future of the platform. The conference also serves as a window into Google’s progress with artificial intelligence, which the company does better than most others on the planet. However, Apple just recently acquired DarwinAI. Maybe the competition could be more serious in the not-so-distant future.

You can check out the event page for Google I/O 2024 right here.

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Google Pixel Tablet to hit markets on June 20 after May 10 unveiling

Sudhanshu — Wed, 10 May 2023 04:15:45 +0000

At last year’s I/O 2022 event, Google hinted at the release of its forthcoming Pixel Tablet. Recent rumors suggest that the launch of the device is imminent and could be announced at this year’s I/O event. Nevertheless, it is expected that customers will have to wait for another month before the Pixel Tablet hits the market.

The news comes from known tipster SnooppyTech who shared an image of the tablet with its docking station on Twitter. The tipster claims that the actual launch will take place on June 20, while the unveiling will most likely happen later today (May 10).

Other than that, we recently reported on the leaked pricing of the 128 GB and 256 GB storage versions of the tablet as well as the entire spec sheet that leaked through a fumble by Amazon. Let’s take a look at what’s known so far.

Google Pixel Tablet specs

The Google Pixel Tablet is set to arrive with a tall 10.95-inch LCD panel that boasts a 2560 x 1600px resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio. The screen will have a peak brightness of 500 nits and will be compatible with the USI 2.0 touch pen, providing users with a seamless drawing and writing experience.

Under the hood, the Pixel Tablet will house the powerful Google Tensor G2 processor that is paired with a Titan M2 security coprocessor, ensuring optimal performance and top-notch security. The device will also come with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and either 128GB or 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage, providing ample space to store all your favorite apps, files, and media.

The Pixel Tablet will also feature an 8-megapixel camera on both the front and back, with a 1.12 μm pixel width, f/2.0 aperture, fixed focus, and an 84-degree field of view. This setup will allow users to capture stunning photos and videos, making the Pixel Tablet a perfect device for content creators.

Other notable features include WiFi 6 support, Bluetooth 5.2, a USB Type-C port, a quad-speaker setup, and three microphones, providing users with an immersive audio experience during video calls or while streaming media. Additionally, the rear pogo pins will allow for dock functionality, providing users with a versatile tablet experience. The Pixel Tablet can also be used as a smart home center, as it can connect to a speaker dock and function as a larger Google Nest Hub.

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Google’s upcoming premium Android-powered Pixel Tablet to launch next year

Jeet — Thu, 12 May 2022 04:23:08 +0000

Google is attempting to re-enter the tablet market after the Pixel Slate was widely criticized, and then the company stopped making tablets. Now, the search engine giant confirmed its upcoming Pixel Tablet at the Google I/O 2022.

During the hardware presentation at Google I/O, the company teased a new product named Google Pixel Tablet, which is a premium Android-powered device and is set to get launched sometime next year.

Rick Osterloh, Senior Vice President of Devices and Services at Google, said that the upcoming Pixel Tablet is a premium device that will come powered by the company’s custom Tensor chips, similar to the latest Pixel series smartphones.

It appears that the company is making this new device as a consumer-focused gadget, especially for entertainment and consumption, rather than focusing on work. Apart from that, nothing is known about the upcoming tablet, not even details about the screen size, memory configuration, camera sensor, or software features.

But the renders have revealed what we should expect in terms of design. Based on the renders of the upcoming Pixel Tablet showcased by the company, it looks like the display is taken off from Google’s Nest Hub.

In the software department, the Pixel Tablet will be running the Android operating system out-of-the-box but a special version built for larger screens. The company has also promised to rebuild more than 20 of its own apps for large-screen devices, and some major third-party apps like Facebook, TikTok, Zoom and others will also be optimized.

Given that the Pixel Tablet is still far away from getting launched officially, it’s too early to get details about the product. But we expect to see leaks related to the tablet surface online in the coming months.

Google previews its upcoming Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro flagship smartphones

Jeet — Thu, 12 May 2022 03:42:38 +0000

Google kicked off its annual developers’ conference and during event, the company revealed information about the upcoming flagship smartphones from the brand.

It revealed that the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones would be officially getting launched later this fall. Apart from that, the search engine giant has also shared some of the key details and features of the devices.

Google confirmed that the upcoming flagship smartphones would come powered by the company’s own next-generation Tensor chipset. The set of sensors remains the same in the camera department as its precessors, and so does the horizontal camera bar on the back.

But the camera bar on the phone’s back panel has been updated and is now made of aluminum and runs across the side rails. In the software department, the devices will come running the latest Android 13 operating system out-of-the-box.

It also appears that the company has ditched the two-tone color design on the back panel for the upcoming Pixel 7 series smartphones. Apart from this information, the company has not revealed much about the devices.

Based on the rumors and leaks so far, the Google Pixel 7 Pro smartphone could feature a 6.7-inch or 6.8-inch curved OLED display with an LTPO panel and have a QHD+ screen resolution (1440p) with support for a 120Hz refresh rate.

Despite the current-generation models facing issues, it is also expected to continue offering an under-display fingerprint sensor. It is expected to be powered by the second-generation Google Tensor chipset and offer up to 512GB of internal storage.

Some reports have revealed that the Google Pixel 7 series is expected to come in Stormy Black, Sorta SeaFoam, and Cloudy White shades. While the smartphones are expected to launch after autumn this year, the technology giant has not yet shared more information, including pricing and availability.

Google Pixel 6 Pro with Android 13 spotted on Geekbench hours ahead of Google I/O 2022

Anurag — Wed, 11 May 2022 08:17:20 +0000

Last year, Google launched its flagship Pixel 6 Series with Android 12. While we are still waiting for the official announcement of the latest android version at Google I/O 2022, Google Pixel 6 Pro with Android 13 has appeared on Geekbench. It’s not surprising because Pixel devices are the first to get the taste of the latest android versions.

The Android 13 beta version has already been rolled out for the Pixel smartphones. Now the Geekbench listing suggests that the Pixel 6 Pro will in fact be one of the first smartphones to get the latest Android Operating system.

As seen in the Geekbench listing, the phone has managed to score 1018 in the single-core round and 2627 in the multi-core round. The listing does not reveal any new details, the specifications are the same as the Android 12 model.

As far as the specifications are concerned, the Pixel 6 Pro features a 6.7-inch LTPO OLED display with support for a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone has a curved screen and comes with Gorilla Glass Victus protection. The handset has a centrally aligned hole-punch cutout for the front camera.

The smartphone is powered by Google’s own Tensor chip paired with 512GB of internal storage and 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM

Talking about optics, the smartphone houses a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 50 MP primary sensor, 48 MP telephoto sensor, and a 12 MP ultrawide sensor. While on the front, it has a 12 MP snapper for selfies and video calls.

The 5,000 mAh battery fueling the Pixel 6 Pro supports 23W fast wireless charging and 30W fast wired charging.

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Google Pixel 6a passes FCC certification; likely to get launched next month

Jeet — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 04:59:31 +0000

Google has launched its flagship Pixel 6 series smartphones last year which includes the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Now, the technology giant is gearing up to launch the Pixel 6a smartphones in the market.

While the company has not yet confirmed the launch date for the upcoming Pixel A-series smartphone, new reports indicate that the Google Pixel 6a could be officially announced sometime in the month of May this year.

Google Pixel 6a CAD renders by 91mobiles/Steve Hemmerstoffer

The phone has also been spotted on the FCC website and the documents from the listing reveal some features that will be available on the Pixel 6a, which has been listed with multiple models. From the listing, it appears that at least one model of the Pixel 6a will come with support for mmWave 5G which is also known as high-band 5G.

It is being speculated that the device will be released at the company’s annual developer conference named Google I/O, which is scheduled to start on 11th May. Last year, the Pixel 5a passed through FCC in July, just a month before it got launched. If we have to go by that timing, then the Pixel 6a, which passed thorugh FCC this month, should get launched next month, i.e. May 2022.

Unlike the Pixel 5a smartphone, which was available only in the United States and Japan, the upcoming Google Pixel 6a is expected to get launched in multiple countries.

If the previous reports are to be believed, then the Pixel 6a will have a 6.2-inch OLED display and will come with an under-display fingerprint sensor. It is expected to keep the same camera configuration as its predecessor but will come powered by Google’s own Tensor mobile processor along with the AI-powered features.

Next Week in Tech: Honor Play5, Infinix Hot 10S, POCO M3 Pro, Nubia Z30, Google I/O, and more

Habeeb Onawole — Sat, 15 May 2021 23:24:44 +0000

While this week had some key announcements, the coming week will be packed with even more as brands such as Honor, POCO, Nubia, Huawei, and Google all have events scheduled. Here is a roundup of what to expect in the third week of May.

Honor Play5 – May 18

Honor will announce the Play5 in China on Tuesday, May 18. Honor has confirmed that the mid-range 5G smartphone will have quad rear cameras that include a 64MP main sensor. We also know that it will have a waterdrop notch as seen in the official poster above.

Google I/O 2021

Google’s annual developer conference will kick off on Tuesday, May 18. The two-day all-virtual event will see the tech giant announce Android 12 and a bunch of new features and services it has been working on. There are speculations it may also announce the Pixel Buds A wireless earbuds.

POCO M3 Pro 5G – May 19

POCO will announce the POCO M3 Pro 5G at a global online event on Wednesday, May 19. The mid-range 5G phone will have a Dimensity 700 5G processor, an AMOLED display with a high refresh rate, and 48MP triple rear cameras.

Huawei – May 19

Huawei has a launch event scheduled for May 19 during which it will announce a handful of products. Among the lineup are monitors, a smart display, the FreeBuds 4 TWS earbuds, a smart scale, and a children’s smartwatch.

Infinix Hot 10S – May 20

The Infinix Hot 10S will make its way to India on May 20. The Helio G85-powered phone already launched in some other markets such as Indonesia. It has a large 6.8-inch HD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, a massive 6000mAh battery, and a 48MP triple camera setup.

Nubia Z30 series – May 20

The Nubia Z30 series will be announced on Thursday, May 20. So far, we expect there will be two devices – the Nubia Z30 itself and the Nubia Z30 Pro. It has been reported that the latter will have an under-display front-facing camera, an AMOLED display, and four rear cameras with 100x hybrid zoom.

Vivo TWS 2 – May 20

Vivo will announce its second-generation earbuds on May 20. The Vivo TWS 2 will launch as the successor to the Vivo TWS that was announced in 2019 and it is expected to bring improvements in multiple areas.

[UPDATE: Launch Postponed, Limited Rollout]Android 11 Beta launch event will be live streamed on June 3rd

Jeet — Fri, 29 May 2020 06:33:08 +0000

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While the launch event is officially postponed, the Android 11 Beta update is available for several Pixel devices today.

Original Story.

Google I/O, the technology giant’s annual developers conference, has been canceled this year because of the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, the company has decided to have an exclusive launch event for the upcoming major Android version — Android 11.

The company will be hosting a launch event on 3rd June for the Android 11 Beta which will be live-streamed. The event’s live stream will start at 15:00 PM UTC (08:30 PM IST) and will last for about an hour.

For those who are unaware, Google was supposed to release the Android 11 Beta version this month but it pushed the update to 1st June and instead released the Android 11 Developer Preview 4 (DP4) version.

Coming back to the launch event, it will include the features packed inside the new Android 11 along with updates for developers. This will be followed by a live Q&A session in which anybody can participate using #AskAndroid hashtag.

Along with this, the company will also make available 12 talks which were scheduled for the Google I/O 2020. Here’s the list of those talks.

What’s new in Android
What’s new in System UI
All things privacy in Android 11
Storage access with Android 11
The state of Kotlin on Android
Get Composed
What’s new in Android Jetpack
What’s new in Android Development Tools
What’s new in Design Tools
What’s new in Google Play
What’s new in Play Commerce
Screens – large, small and foldable

The company was earlier rumored to announce the Pixel 4a smartphone at this same event but as per the latest reports, the launch event for the Google Pixel 4a has been delayed till mid-July and the sale for the same is expected to talk place in August.

You can find out the list of all the exciting features of Android 11 here. You can watch the live stream on YouTube as well as Twitter.

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Google officially cancels its I/O 2020 conference amid coronavirus outbreak

Jeet — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 03:53:36 +0000

Coronavirus outbreak has become a global epidemic and with that, several planned conferences have been cancelled to ensure safety of every stakeholder. Now, Google has also joined the list.

Tech giant Google has officially cancelled its Google I/O 2020 developers conference that was scheduled to take place from May 12th to May 14th. The company said that it is canceling the in-person portion but is still exploring ways to connect with developers.

In a statement, Google’s spokesperson said: “Due to concerns around the coronavirus (COVID-19), and in accordance with health guidance from the CDC, WHO, and other health authorities, we have decided to cancel the physical Google I/O event at Shoreline Amphitheatre.”

The company has also said that it will refund those who bought tickets to Google I/O, and it also confirmed that Google has banned international employee travel. The development comes just a week after Facebook canceled its annual F8 developer conference.

Usually, during I/O conference, the company introduces new changes to Android, Google-powered hardware, and even updates to services like Google Maps. The company was expected to launch its Pixel 4a smartphone at the event, which is also reportedly being delayed as Google is shifting production outside China.

The search engine giant had announced the I/O 2020 conference in January this year but the process for the ticket application and ticket draw just last month. It was to be held at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California which is situated right next to the Googleplex. This would have marked the fifth year for the company to host its annual developer conference at the Shoreline Amphitheater.

As per the data from Johns Hopkins University, coronavirus has been spread to more than 50 countries around the globe, with roughly 91,300 confirmed cases and at least 3,110 deaths so far.

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Google I/O 2020 dates revealed; will take place from May 12 to 14

Jeet — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 04:38:21 +0000

Tech giant Google had revealed a “Collaboration of the Cosmos” puzzle earlier today. As soon as the collaborative online game to restore a fictional satellite network was completed, the constellation of satellites spelled out the dates for the upcoming Google I/O.

With this, the search engine giant has now confirmed that its next developer conference — Google I/O 2020, will kick-off on 12th May. The conference will be held for three days — 12th May, 13th May and 14th May.

Along with the dates, the company has also confirmed that it will be held at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California which is situated right next to the Googleplex. This marks the fifth year that the company is hosting its annual developer conference at the Shoreline Amphitheater.

With the dates for Google I/O 2020 revealed, the company will now reveal more details related to ticketing and pricing. While it has not yet revealed anything related to this, we expect that the application window to attend the conference will open next month.

Last year, at the developer conference, Google had made several announcements, including the launch of Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL, Next Hub Max, among others.

This time also, we expect Google to launch the budget-friendly Google Pixel 4a smartphone, a lighter variant to the company’s newly launched flagship smartphones Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. More details about this is expected to surface online in coming weeks.

Along with the budget Pixel smartphones, we also expect the company to announce new Nest hardware products at I/O 2020. Further, Google will also be showcasing its new features and services, as well as updates for its mobile operating system Android.

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Google I/O 2017 Highlights: New Announcements That Matter To You!

Joel Joseph — Thu, 18 May 2017 17:08:09 +0000

Google I/O, traditionally, is a developer-centric conference but we have seen in the past few years that most of the new announcements made at the event directly affect / improve the experience of Google‘s customers. This year was no exception, with the Google I/O 2017 kicking off with some interesting product announcements and updates. Many of the new tech revealed at the event affect us in our day to day life which means it’s worth checking out what’s new from the company. The company seems to have heavily worked on visual recognition and features in 2017 and we can clearly see the advancement in this department in the tech mentioned below.

So, here are some of the key Google I/O 2017 Highlights:

1. Smarter Machine Vision

Google’s Computer Vision AI has become smarter and the camera app itself could get some really cool features such as removing obstacles from the pictures captured on the screen. Using the additional information, the AI can do a lot of things, like automatically make a dull and noisy low-light image clearer. The teaser shown at the event revealed the AI removing the entire fence from the frame to keep the girl playing baseball intact in the image.

2. Google Lens

Google Lens seems to be the next big thing in machine-based visual recognition. Google’s visual recognition tech has improved to such a great level that you can get a ton of features by just using the phone’s camera. All you have to do is just point at an object and the phone’s powerful AI will show you relevant content right inside the camera interface. For example, if you point at a restaurant, the Google Lens app will display its ratings right on the camera screen.

If you remember, this app kind of reminds me of the HERE City Lens app that we had on the earlier Nokia Lumia smartphones. It sure was cool back then and with the new tech, the Google Lens app will take things to a whole new level.

The Lens app can do a lot more, like connecting to the Wi-Fi network just by scanning the preset Wi-Fi settings on the router, or identifying a flower just by pointing the camera at it.

Well, get ready to see a lot of people pointing their smartphones at random objects on the road soon.

3. Google Assitant For iPhones

Move over Siri, Google Assistant is here to make you insecure. In just a year after launching the company’s personal assistant for Android phones, the Google Assistant is available to the iPhones via an app on the store. It brings familiar features as the Android version, but it’s not directly baked into the OS, which gives Siri a natural advantage.

Note that Google Assistant for iPhones isn’t a big deal as the assistant is now expanding to a lot more smart home products. Just watch out for the logo (yellow red green and blue dots) on the product to see if it has Google Assistant inside.

4. Android O Enters Beta

Yes, after announcing the developer preview version back in April, the Android O Beta build is now available to beta testers. Unfortunately, you can become a beta tester only if you own a recent Nexus or Pixel device.

Battery life has always been the focus on new Android versions and the same applies to Android O. The new version aims to preserve device battery by limiting resource consumption by each app in the background. There are a lot of smart stuff being tailored in order for the background apps to reduce as much power consumption as possible.

Apart from improving the OS speed, what’s significantly improved is the boot time. For example, the Google Pixel with Android O would take less than half as much time as an Android Nougat running unit. Also, there are new things like picture-in-picture, notification dots etc to improve the user experience.

5. Android Go aka Android Lite

For a lot of current Android users, Android Go may not matter much, but for the billions of users that are still to jump onto Google’s mobile platform, especially from the developing markets where mobile phone specs are entry level to keep the price low, Android Go is a game changer.

It’s a slimmed down version of Android specifically targeted at super low-end smartphones. While I understand that the specifications of entry-level smartphones, even the ones that cost less than $100 have improved significantly, Android Go would probably benefit phones that are even cheaper! We are talking phones with less than 1GB of RAM and a super entry level chip. For them, Android Go would make sense since it uses less data, supports multiple languages and makes Android bearable for low-end hardware. Get ready for a set of Android Go supported Google apps to be highlighted on the play store. Each app is said to be under 10Mb.

Overall, the Google I/O had some really interesting tech announcements yesterday. What do you think?

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Google officially announced Android One Project, the cheap Android device for emerging market

Rosgani — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 03:44:11 +0000

Google has held the Google I/O 2014 conference, and they also announce some hot topics in Android and Google platform, the one of the interesting news is the Android One Project that launch by Google.

Android One is the project that offers the high-end Android phone with very affordable price for emerging market. The Android One will offers with the Android stock version, it’s mean the Android version will be available in standard core Android features but still has customizable system for developers.

The device that running using Android One platform is Micromax, this device is the first device that running with this system, the phone is now heading to Indians market and comes with 4,5 inch screen size, Dual SIM card and microSD support, and FM Radio.

The other manufacturer that also adopt Android One platform is Karbonn and Spice Mobile that also preparing the smartphone with Android One platform in the near future.

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Google will using Jelly Bean name on Android 4.3

Rosgani — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:09:51 +0000

According to a recent news, the latest Android operating system from Google is not Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie. Instead Google is said to still be using the name Jelly Bean with new Android version is Android 4.3 not 5.0.

The news about the existence of Android 4.3 Jelly Bean was first proposed by Android Police. They say that Google update with build number JWR23B is a continuation of the use of the name Jelly Bean, in which the two initial letters on behalf of the update show updates given name.

This update is said to have been spotted in server log and re-tracked after apparently coming from Google employees. Additionally the update also appeared in a commentary on the Chromium bug tracker by one developer.

Of course this news has not received confirmation directly from the Google. And, they will officially announce what Android version will be launched at the Google I/O that will be held this year. It could be Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie or Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. So what do you think?

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Motorola X Phone still be announced at Google I/O

Rosgani — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:48:28 +0000

An anonymous source just sent an important information regarding the Motorola X Phone, but his predicted that the information is wrong because until now believed that the phone will still be announced at Google I/O.

While the availability of the phone itself is reported to be around late June or early July.

Unfortunately the same source could not confirm the specs of the phone, but it indicates that the battery capacity will be equivalent to that used by Razr Maxx that is 3300 mAh battery capacity.

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