Google I/O, the much-awaited annual developer conference, took place on Wednesday, revealing a plethora of new products and updates from the US-based tech giant. Highlights included the unveiling of the Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold, and Pixel tablet, as well as exciting new tools like Google Bard, the new Gmail, Android 14, and additional features for Google Maps, Photos, and Search.
Pixel 7a, Google’s latest addition to its line of smartphones, was announced with advanced camera features. The Pixel Fold, the company’s first foldable phone, made its debut with a large display and a unique design. Meanwhile, the Pixel tablet was unveiled as a powerful new addition to the Pixel family, with an emphasis on productivity and entertainment.
The price of Pixel 7A on Flipkart is Rs.39,999. The $1,799 Pixel Fold, powered by the Tensor G2 chip, will take on Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 4 in two colors, Porcelain and Obsidian, and will be available first in Germany, Japan, the UK and the US. Lastly, the Pixel tablet is priced at $499 (roughly Rs. 41,000).
Artificial intelligence is a major focus at this year’s I/O event, with Google announcing several new initiatives.
google bard
Google has now opened AI Chatbotboard to over 180 countries and territories including India. In addition to English, Bard is now available in Japanese and Korean, and the company said it’s on track to support 40 languages soon. In addition, Google said that the Bard will soon become more visible in both its reactions and your prompts. To do this, the company will bring Google Lens directly to Bard.
Gmail
“Help Me Write” is a generative AI feature being added to Gmail. It will be able to compose emails for Gmail users when prompted, such as requesting a refund from the company.
Google Map
The company has also introduced Immersive View in select cities so that users can get a 3D view of the area. Maps will soon add immersive views for routes, allowing users to “see every segment of the route” before they go. It will be released in Amsterdam, Berlin, Dublin, Florence, Las Vegas, London, Los Angeles, New York in the coming months. York, Miami, Paris, Seattle, San Francisco, San Jose, Tokyo and Venice.
google magic editor
Google brings a new tool Magic Editor that allows users to move the subject to bring it into focus. “With Magic Editor, you’ll be able to perform complex edits without pro-level editing skills. Using a combination of AI techniques, including Generative AI, it will help you make edits to specific parts of the image – such as the subject, sky or background – so you have even more control over the final look and feel of your photo. the company said.
android 14
Google’s Android 14 update adds new wallpaper customization options, including the ability to bring up text and widgets, as well as create wallpapers with emoji. The release date for the stable version has not been announced yet, but it is expected to arrive in August 2023.
google wearos
The company also announced a new WhatsApp app for Google WearOS that allows users to take WhatsApp calls directly on their smartwatches. Google subtly criticized Apple for not adopting the RCS protocol for Messages.