Google has announced the date for one of the most anticipated events of the year, I/O 2024. Google I/O 2024 will be held on May 14 this year wherein the company will look forward to showcasing innovations and plans for the future.
Google announced the date of the I/O in its trademark style as the official page includes a puzzle that the viewers can solve. The option to ‘Register ‘for the I/O is in the middle of the page as soon as you open it. Also, there is a timer counting back the number of days, hours, minutes, and seconds to the I/O along with options to ‘Join the Community’ and ‘Break the Loop’. You can also have a look at what happened in last year’s I/O as the page has a link to the same.
Link to Google I/O Official Page for 2024
Google I/O 2024
Google is allowing users to register for free to watch the I/O 2024. When you register, you will start getting updates regarding the event. Google usually announces a detailed schedule of the I/O in advance, but this will happen a few weeks before the event.
Google I/O 2024 is happening at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California at 10:00 AM PT (10:30 PM IST) time. The keynote will be streamed online on Google’s website and YouTube channel while the developer sessions will be reserved for those who register for it. Press releases will sum up the highlights of all the sessions.
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Expectations from Google I/O 2024
Focus on AI
This year’s I/O is expected to focus heavily on Artificial Intelligence. Google recently announced its flagship AI Model Gemini along with its compact counterpart, Gemma. Although the launch of the AI Model hasn’t been smooth sailing the launch of Gemini’s image generator led to controversy, so much so that Sundar Pichai had to accept that the unintended consequences were unacceptable. Google launched Bard in 2023 which also got mixed reactions. At this point, Google has a task to defend its technology against stiff competition from Microsoft, Open AI, Anthropic, and many others.
Android 15
Android 15 is also expected to be announced during the AI with major updates for services like Gmail, Google Photos, Google Maps, and more.
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Google Pixel 8a
Considering how Google unveiled the Pixel 7a during I/O 2023, this year’s event might see the launch of the Google Pixel 8a smartphone. The mid-range device might be announced during the keynote session by Sundar Pichai.
Reports claim that Pixel 8a will have a revamped design and will be powered by Tensor G3 chipset. It is said to have a bigger battery and faster charging speed as well. We at Smartprix were the first to lay hands on Pixel 8a renders. Click on the link below to view the first look of Google Pixel 8a.
Google Pixel Fold 2
Last year, Google rolled out its first foldable device during the I/O. This time around, sources are divided about whether the company will tease the Pixel Fold 2 during I/O 2024 or not. Recent developments claim Pixel Fold 2 might be delayed as it has to be equipped with a Tensor G4 chipset. This would mean a fall launch, but Google might still tease the first look of the next foldable during I/O 2024.
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Google Pixel 9
Last year, Google did not showcase the next Pixel 8 series device during the I/O. So, this time too the chances of Pixel 9 being showcased are slim, though Google might surprise everyone. The Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro are expected to have an updated design with flat frames and significant hardware updates.
More will be known about the Google I/O 2024 as May gets closer.
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