Google I/O 2023 reside weblog: Pixel Fold, 7a, Pill, Bard, Android 14 and extra

And now let’s contact on the ability behind these gadgets – Android 14. Although none of them will run Android 14 at launch, all three new gadgets can be eligible for a day one replace, as will present Pixels going all the way in which again to the Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5. 

Google usually doesn’t tell us the large Android modifications until IO, although developer and public beta releases have already given us a slight peek at what to anticipate. Aside from enhancements for tablets and foldables, Google says that multi-device experiences are going to be a giant a part of Android 14. 

Are we going to see Apple-style cross-device options make their solution to Android in the end? With Close by Share coming to Home windows and ChromeOS, Google’s already constructed some semblance of Apple-like integration. Now, with a close to full {hardware} slate (RIP Pixelbook), the corporate has an opportunity of constructing it work.

Let’s not overlook the Pixel Pill. Google’s third Pixel pill had already been introduced ultimately yr’s Google IO, and now it is more likely to be made obtainable for pre-order shortly after this occasion if our instincts are proper. 

Google is not any stranger to tablets; the Pixel C preceded Pixel telephones and the Pixel Slate was a well-built one. Google’s pill ambitions have been neutered by poor software program in each cases, and that is an space the place the Pixel Pill will hopefully do higher.

The corporate has promised us a deal with with Materials You’s customization, Android 13, and the brand new Tensor G2 processor to maintain all of it flying. 

Going again to Android 13, Google has achieved plenty of work to make its Android look good on giant screens. Areas like the house display screen, the lock display screen, and the notification middle now work higher on tablets. Past that floor degree, the corporate has even up to date a number of of its apps (opens in new tab) from Google Photographs to Google TV to benefit from the large-screen canvas you may be getting. With Android 14, Google plans to enhance that, although how precisely, we’ll have to attend to search out out. 

One other one of many devices we count on to see at Google I/O is the Google Pixel 7a, the following entry in Google’s extra budget-friendly line of smartphones. In keeping with leakers who have gotten their fingers on the machine early it’s going to have a 6.1-inch OLED show, a 64MP fundamental digicam, and is powered by Google’s Tensor G2 chip.

If that sounds fairly thrilling to you and you’ll’t wait to choose up Google’s subsequent smartphone for your self then you definitely could be in luck. A number of persons are seemingly promoting the Pixel 7a early on the US Market platform Swappa (opens in new tab), although you would possibly need to wait.

That is as a result of the most cost effective itemizing value for the Google Pixel 7a on the time of writing is $460, barely costlier than the $449 we count on the machine to promote for within the US. Within the UK and Australia, we count on the handset to price £399 / AU$749 respectively, however we’ll have to attend and see what Google publicizes at I/O later at present.

In addition to all of the thrilling Pixel Fold and Pixelbook goodies being unveiled throughout I/O, don’t overlook in regards to the subsequent iteration of Google’s Pixel Watch. 

The rumor mill has been quiet on this for a very long time. For the reason that first Google Pixel Watch launched final yr, weren’t certain if a Pixel Watch 2 announcement was coming throughout Google I/O, or even when one would arrive in any respect this yr. Would the Pixel Watch comply with within the Apple Watch’s footsteps with an annual launch, or would it not share greater than software program with Fitbit and produce out new fashions solely each few years?

Now I/O is right here, it’s wanting probably the Pixel Watch 2 can be revealed in the course of the keynote. Leaker Evan Blass tweeted the title “Pixel Watch 2” lately, hinting that not less than an announcement, if not a full demonstration, is imminent. Final yr, Google teased the Pixel Watch months earlier than its full October launch date, and we’re betting the sequel will comply with an identical sample. 

Ever puzzled what the ‘I/O’ bit in ‘Google I/O’ stands for? Google has helpfully answered that very query this morning, posting a weblog entry (opens in new tab) the place it explains how the occasion received its title.

The publish is a protracted and fascinating dive into the historical past of Google I/O, which celebrates its fifteenth birthday this yr. I like to recommend studying the entire thing if you are interested in all issues Google, however the brief reply is that I/O is definitely 1/0: the characters are alleged to be the primary two digits in a googol, the quantity that gave the corporate its title. So there you go!

Sticking with Google’s first foldable cellphone, a last-minute Google Pixel Fold teaser video has proven it off in full. 

The video – which we have included above, assuming Google hasn’t eliminated it but – reveals the cellphone being utilized by varied NBA stars. It is not clear whether or not Google meant to share it forward of I/O, however it’s out within the wild now anyway!

Among the many causes to be cheerful in regards to the Pixel Fold are the truth that it is rumored to have a much bigger battery than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4. We do not but know precisely how massive it is going to be, in fact, however it’s been tipped to have a capability of between 4,500mAh and 5,000mAh. The Galaxy Z Fold 4 (pictured), in distinction, has solely a 4,400mAh cell.

A much bigger battery would not at all times equal higher battery life – the dimensions of the display screen, effectivity of the processor and many different components can affect that – however it’s begin. And provided that Google is outwardly pitching the Fold as having “Past 24-hour battery life”, we’re optimistic about this one.

So, what is the machine that we’re most enthusiastic about (hopefully) getting a giant reveal later at present? Personally, it will be the Google Pixel Fold. We all know it will undoubtedly function at I/O 2023, after Google itself teased the Fold on Star Wars Day. And we additionally assume we all know fairly a bit in regards to the machine after months of rumors and leaks.

The most important of those got here from Jon Prosser of FrontPageTech a number of weeks in the past. He launched a seven-minute video teasing full particulars in regards to the Pixel Fold, and if the small print he shared are correct then there’s purpose to be very excited certainly.

Whereas we anticipate the festivities to start, we will fulfill ourselves with this tasty Google I/O 2023 primer. It covers all the large bulletins we’re anticipating, together with the Pixel Fold, Pixel Pill, and what may very well be a very talked-about Pixel 7a. It is simply probably the most anticipated mid-range Android cellphone of the season.

Whereas the Bard updates and Pixel Watch 2 could be speculative, Android 14 is a lock as one of many stars of the event present. We do marvel, although, if Google can do sufficient to make Android cool once more.

Good morning, and welcome to our Google I/O 2023 reside weblog. Marc McLaren right here within the UK to get this present on the street. The motion will get underneath method at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST at present, which implies we’ve loads of time to debate all the pieces that we count on to see later at present.

Preserve this web page bookmarked for all of the last-minute rumors and information forward of the keynote, then persist with us as soon as the occasion will get going for all the large reveals as they occur.