This year’s event is said to be the biggest ever as the focus will be on multiple things. Announcements are likely to be made regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI). android 14 and a group of consumer electronics, including pixel 7a smartphone and Google Fold – the company’s first foldable phone.
Here’s what to expect from Google I/O 2023 which will take place on May 10 at 10:30 PM IST in India. The event will be live-streamed on YouTube.
Google pixel fold
Arguably the highlight of this year’s Google I/O will be the Pixel Fold foldable smartphone. Google has already teased the smartphone on social media channels and it looks very similar to what the rumors claimed. The phone sports a book-like design similar to the Samsung Galaxy Fold series and the Tecno Phantom V 5G. It has three rear cameras and a visor-like camera module.
There is no official word on the specifications of the phone but the rumor mill suggests that the Pixel Fold will sport a 5.8-inch cover display and a 7.6-inch foldable panel. The phone is expected to be powered by the Google Tensor G2 processor, is expected to cost over $1,700 and is claimed to have “the most durable hinge on a foldable”.
Google pixel 7a
Google is likely to launch the Pixel 7a at the annual event. The company has teased the launch of the phone in India and it will be available in the country from May 11 on Flipkart.
The Pixel 7a is believed to be a watered down, affordable version of the Pixel 7 smartphone that was launched in India in October last year. The smartphone is tipped to come with Tensor G2 SoC, 6.1-inch Full HD+ 90Hz display. Android 13 and dual rear camera setup.
Google pixel tablet
The Google Pixel tablet is another device that will be a first for the company. Leaks and reports have suggested that the tablet fits in quite well with the rest of the Pixel ecosystem.
According to Google, the tablet will come with an included charging dock and speakers which will make it a smart display. As far as the specifications are concerned, the tablet could come with an 11-inch display, Tensor G2 chip, Android 13, 8GB RAM, and a nanoceramic finish.
android 14
Android 14OS announcements are the major ones when it comes to Google I/O. Just like before, the company is expected to give a preview of Android 14 and features on this next iteration of the mobile operating system.
Previous events have also seen the launch of a number of features aimed at making available products and services more useful. This year, Google may roll out tools for Passkey support, better battery life, and more control over users’ privacy.
Since Google is entering the foldable smartphone and tablet space, we can expect OS enhancements for foldables and tablets as well. It should be noted that the beta for Android 14 is already out and usually, all supported Pixel smartphones get a new Android version in August.
google bard
Google has invested in AI and the company is expected to showcase some AI prowess at the annual developer conference. Google is also set to unveil advancements in search with “general experiences”.
AI has dominated Google I/O conferences in the past and the topic is set to take center stage this year as well, due to the growth in this space.
The report suggests that the company will unveil PaLM 2, its most recent and advanced Large Language Model (LLM) that includes over 100 languages and is operating under the internal codename “Unified Language Model”.