It's that time of year again. Google's annual I/O keynote is here. This event is likely to be full of updates and announcements. We'll cover all the news as it happens and you can stream the full event below. The keynote begins at 1:00 pm ET on May 14 and broadcasts are available through YouTube and the company home page.
In terms of what to expect, the rumors have been working overtime. There are several reports that the event will mainly focus on the Android 15 mobile operating system, which seems like a given since I/O is mainly a developer event and the beta version is tech/everything-exciting-android-15-beta-194500586.html” data-ylk=”slk:already out in the wild;cpos:5;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;” class=”link yahoo-link”>already in nature.
So, let's talk about the Android 15 beta and what to expect from the full version. The beta version includes an updated Privacy Sandbox feature, partial screen sharing to record a certain app or window instead of the entire screen, and system-level app archiving to free up space. There's also improved satellite connectivity, additional in-app camera controls, and a new energy efficiency mode.
Even though the beta version already exists, it is very likely that Google will make some surprise announcements about Android 15. The company has confirmed that satellite messaging is coming to Android, so perhaps it will be part of this event. Rumors also suggest that Android 15 will feature a redesigned status bar and an easier way to monitor battery status.
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Android 15 won't be the only thing Google will discuss during the event. There's a little acronym called ai that you may have heard of and the company has gone all out. It's a good bet that Google will spend a good amount of time announcing updates to its Gemini ai, which could eventually replace Assistant entirely.
In December, it was reported that Google was working on an ai assistant called Pixie as an exclusive feature for Pixel devices. The branding is certainly spot on. We might hear more about this as it could debut on the Pixel 9 later this year.
Google's most popular products could also receive ai-focused redesigns, including Search, Chrome, G Suite, and Maps. We may get an update on what the company plans to do regarding third-party cookies and maybe it will bring some ai to that problem as well.
What not to expect? Don't get your hopes up for an updated Pixel 9 or Pixel Fold for this event, as the I/O is more for software than hardware. We'll probably get details on those releases in the fall. However, rules were made to be broken. Last year, we got a Pixel Fold announcement at I/O, so perhaps the line between hardware and software is blurring. We'll find out soon.