Google I/O 2024: 3 HUGE Reveals That Will Blow Your Mind (Pixel 8A Not Included!)

CONTENTS: Google I/O 2024

As Google I/O 2024 approaches, anticipation is building for what the tech giant might reveal, including updates on Android 15, advancements in AI, and insights into the upcoming Pixel 8A. While specifics remain unclear, previous conferences have showcased a blend of hardware like the Pixel Fold and software features such as Magic Editor in Photos and Immersive View for Maps. This year’s event could likely offer a similar mix of hardware and software updates, based on rumors, speculation, and what Google has teased so far.

Google I/O 2024, including the keynote session, is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, starting at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET. The event will be livestreamed, and details on how to watch it can be found here.

Google’s latest addition to its affordable Pixel A series, set to launch concurrently with Google I/O 2024. Priced at $500, these devices offer many of the same features as flagship Pixel phones. The Pixel 8A boasts the same processor, memory, and storage options as the Pixel 8, along with AI functionalities like Best Take and Magic Editor.

Notably, it will receive seven years of OS and security updates. Expect Google to spotlight the 8A during its keynote, emphasizing its premium features at a more accessible price point. Check out our comparison of the Pixel 8A and Pixel 8 specs for more details.

Google I/O 2024  typically provides insights into forthcoming software features, and this year’s event is likely to showcase Android 15, the next iteration of Google’s mobile device software. Android 15, currently in beta, introduces enhancements geared towards productivity, privacy, and security. Among its features are support for app archiving and unarchiving to streamline storage management, end-to-end encryption for contact keys, and expanded support for satellite connectivity. Expect details on Android 15’s features and its eventual public release to be highlighted during the keynote.

AI is expected to be a major focus at this year’s Google I/O 2024, much like it was last year. As technology rapidly evolves, companies like Google are continuously leveraging AI advancements. One potential highlight could be updates on Gemini, Google’s competitor to ChatGPT.

Google has indicated that Gemini will become the primary assistant on Android phones for users who download the app and opt in, replacing Google Assistant.

There’s also speculation that Apple might integrate Gemini AI models into its upcoming iPhones, although more details may not emerge until Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in June. Additionally, attendees can anticipate improvements to existing AI features like Circle to Search, as well as the introduction of entirely new AI functionalities tailored for mobile devices, which Google may tease at I/O.

At this year’s Google I/O 2024, the unveiling of the second generation Pixel Fold remains uncertain, though rumors hint at a potential launch later in the year. There’s speculation that Google might integrate this device into its flagship Pixel lineup, possibly naming it the Pixel 9 Pro Fold instead of Pixel Fold 2, as suggested by Android Police.

Additionally, Google has remained relatively quiet about updates to its Wear OS smartwatch software since its partnership announcement with Samsung at previous I/O events. Expectations are high for improvements and new features across Google’s suite of products, including Search, Maps, and Drive.

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