Google I/O 2024 Event Today: Launching Android-15, Google Pixel Fold 2, and Google TV
Today, on May 14th, Google’s annual developer conference, Google I/O 2024, is set to take place. This event, held every year, is poised to unveil significant launches including Google Android-15, Google Pixel Fold 2, Gemini AI, Wear OS-5, and Google TV.
The event will be hosted at the Mountain View’s Shoreline Amphitheatre in California. It will commence at 10:30 PM Indian Standard Time. Google will livestream the event on its company YouTube channel and various social media handles.
According to reports, Google is expected to introduce substantial updates, particularly regarding Google AI Chatbot-Gemini. Gemini, previously recognized as Project Jemini, is likely to take center stage, with Google progressively integrating its AI into various applications.
Google’s Big Four Launches at Google I/O 2024
Google is gearing up to unveil four major launches at the Google I/O 2024 event:
- Virtual Assistant ‘Pixie’: The company plans to gradually integrate its Gemini AI into various applications such as Google Maps, Chrome, Google Workspace, and Gmail. Additionally, Google might introduce its exclusive virtual assistant, ‘Pixie’, for Google Pixel devices.
- Android Software Android-15: Working on the latest Android software, Android-15, for smartphones has been Google’s focus for many days now. Reports suggest Android-15 could feature numerous AI-related enhancements and updates.
- Gmail-Google Photos Update: Android-15 is currently in beta testing, incorporating new features, productivity enhancements, privacy, and security measures. At this event, updates for various Google services like Gmail and Google Photos are expected.
- Pixel Fold Second Generation: Media reports speculate that Google might announce the launch of the second generation of Pixel Fold at this event. Additionally, Google has announced the unveiling of Google Pixel 8a starting today, May 14th.
These launches are anticipated to set the pace for Google’s technological advancements in various domains.
Google’s I/O Event: Pioneering Tech Announcements Since 2008
Since its inception in 2008, Google has been hosting its annual I/O event, becoming a platform to unveil numerous new gadgets and showcase emerging technologies to the public.
Last year, Google made waves at the Google I/O 2023 event by launching its first foldable phone, the ‘Pixel Fold’, among other innovations like the Gemini AI tool, Pixel 7A smartphone, and Pixel tablet.
This event has become a cornerstone for Google to not only showcase its latest advancements but also to set trends and standards in the tech industry.