Google I/O — the tech giant’s annual developers conference — is less than a week away, and we’ll likely get a peek at Android 15, some AI updates and hear more about the company’s upcoming Pixel 8A.
It’s not yet clear what exactly Google could unveil during the keynote, which is set to take place May 14 at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California. (Following the keynote, there will be developer breakout sessions on May 14 and 15.) Last year, the company debuted the Pixel Fold and Pixel 7A, as well as features like Magic Editor in Photos and Immersive View for Maps. With that in mind, it’s possible we’ll get a good mix of hardware and software updates at this year’s conference, too.
Based on rumors and speculation, as well as what Google has announced so far, here’s what we’re expecting the company to showcase at this year’s I/O.
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It’s not clear if Google will unveil the second generation of its Pixel Fold at I/O again this year, although rumors suggest that launch could happen later this year. There’s speculation the company could work the device into its flagship Pixel lineup and dub it the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, instead of just the Pixel Fold 2, according to Android Police.
In addition, Google’s been pretty quiet about its Wear OS smartwatch software since announcing its partnership with Samsung to co-develop the operating system at I/O years ago. We expect other improvements and new tricks coming to Google’s suite of products, including Search, Maps, Drive and more.
Otherwise, we’ll see if Google has any surprises up its sleeve. As always, CNET will be on the ground and sharing real-time updates once May 14 rolls around.
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