Google I/O 2023: how to watch and what to expect

Google I/O is nearly right here, and which means the launch of the extremely anticipated Pixel Fold and Pixel Pill is true across the nook. Whereas the annual convention is basically geared towards builders, the corporate at all times holds a keynote revealing the most recent and best issues that’ll wind up in shoppers’ palms.

If you wish to watch the keynote stay however aren’t attending the occasion, right here’s all of the details about when and the place you may stream it, in addition to what you may anticipate.

The primary Google I/O 2023 keynote kicks off on Could tenth, 2023, at 1PM ET / 10AM PT and can function remarks from Google CEO Sundar Pichai. This 12 months, the occasion will happen in particular person with a restricted stay viewers on the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California.

There are a number of locations the place you may watch the keynote on-line, together with from Google’s web site, Google’s YouTube channel, and thru the video embedded on the very high of this put up. Should you aren’t round to look at the stream stay, you may at all times watch a recorded model of the occasion on YouTube after the very fact.

With all that out of the best way, listed below are a number of the issues we anticipate Google to announce throughout the occasion.

Google’s first foldable has lengthy been rumored to be within the works, however Google shocked us all by making it official final week. The corporate posted a picture and video of the Pixel Fold, which exhibits a tool that folds horizontally, like a ebook.

Whereas Google didn’t reveal any particulars about its specs, a earlier report from CNBC means that the system may function a 5.8-inch show when closed shut and a 7.6-inch display when unfolded, the identical dimension as Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 4.

Below the hood, the Pixel Fold is predicted to make use of Google’s Tensor G2, the system on a chip utilized by Pixel 7-series gadgets. Like the opposite foldables in the marketplace, the Pixel Fold in all probability gained’t come low cost. In accordance with CNBC, it may price upwards of $1,700.

The Google Pixel Pill is one other system that we’ve lengthy been ready for, with Google first revealing the Android-powered pill at its I/O convention in 2022. Whereas the preliminary photographs of the system didn’t make its design look significantly promising, current leaks present a pill that matches in with the remainder of the Pixel ecosystem, obtainable in an array of colour choices.

Google beforehand mentioned that the pill will include an included charging dock and speaker that permits you to use the system like a sensible show, such because the Amazon Echo Present. The newest rumors from 9to5Google additionally point out that it may include Google’s Tensor G2 chip, Android 13, 8GB of RAM, a nanoceramic end, and have an 11-inch show.

An early Pixel Pill itemizing on Amazon (which has since been eliminated) corroborates these rumors, nevertheless it additionally signifies that the system may include two 8-megapixel cameras on its back and front, three microphones, as much as 256GB of storage, and USI 2.0 stylus assist. We nonetheless don’t know the way a lot the Pixel Pill will price, although. Rumors level to between €600 to €650 in Europe, however Google’s European costs are typically greater than these within the US.

The Google Pixel 7A has been leaked a number of instances over the previous a number of months, and at this level, it’s nearly inevitable that it’s going to make an look at I/O. Not solely did we get a take a look at a brand new sky-blue colour choice, however we additionally noticed the field that the system will come packaged in. Heck, somebody even managed to get their palms on the Pixel 7A in March.

A few of the system’s rumored specs embrace a Tensor G2 chip, an upgraded 64MP primary digicam, and a 13MP ultrawide digicam. It may additionally launch with two options by no means earlier than seen with Google’s budget-friendly A-series gadgets: a 90Hz refresh price and assist for wi-fi charging. These upgrades include a little bit of a tradeoff, although, as rumors recommend it may price $50 greater than the Pixel 6A at $499.

We’re sure to listen to extra at Google I/O about Android 14, which options some enhancements for foldables, tablets, and gadgets with bigger screens — an ideal match for the occasion introducing the Pixel Fold. The beta for Android 14 is already out, with Google rolling out the primary model of the working system final month.

Since then, Google has been steadily including new options to Android 14, like a brand new again arrow that blends along with your background, passkey assist, improved battery life, and extra management over your privateness in your system’s media library. Android 14 can also be anticipated so as to add improved font scaling forward of its public rollout later this 12 months.

Along with the potential launch of the Pixel 7A, Google may additionally give us a glimpse on the upcoming Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Professional, similar to it did with the Pixel 7 throughout final 12 months’s I/O. Google isn’t anticipated to formally launch the system till the autumn, so it’s completely doable the corporate will skip an early preview and as an alternative maintain the concentrate on new gadgets just like the Fold. But when Google does present one thing, we already know just a little bit about what to anticipate.

Leaked renders from Smartprix and OnLeaks reveal a redesigned digicam bar on the Pixel 8 Professional that features all three cameras in a single oval cutout. There’s additionally a sensor situated beneath the flash that Smartprix believes might be a macro or depth sensor. The renders of the usual Pixel 8, nonetheless, present a digicam setup much like the one on the Pixel 7.

The Pixel 8 Professional is predicted to come back with a 6.52-inch show with extra rounded corners, a hole-punch selfie digicam, and 12GB of RAM, whereas the common Pixel 8 will function a 6.2-inch display with 8GB of RAM. One other discovering from 9to5Google signifies that the Pixel 8 collection may include an unique Video Unblur software to sharpen movies.

With the launch of Google’s ChatGPT rival Bard, Google has gone all in on AI, and it’s possible that Google will deplete a bit of its I/O keynote to make some kind of AI-related bulletins.

Inner paperwork obtained by CNBC point out that Google’s making ready an AI-heavy presentation, which is able to embrace the launch of PaLM 2, the most recent model of the corporate’s massive language mannequin (LLM) that helps over 100 totally different languages. The corporate lately mentioned that it’s testing generative AI instruments in Workspace, beginning with Docs and Gmail, however CNBC’s report means that Google will use I/O to announce that it’s increasing these options to Sheets and Slides.

Google may announce some enhancements to Bard as effectively. Along with letting you employ the bot to generate, debug, and clarify traces of code, the corporate will reportedly reveal “generative experiences” throughout Bard and search that contain coding, math, and “logic” whereas including assist for Japanese and Korean languages. This additionally tracks with experiences that Google will launch new AI-powered search instruments someday this month.

It’s at all times doable that Google may reveal a wildcard product, like an replace to the Pixel Watch. And a brand new colour of the Pixel Buds A-series appears to be on the desk. However with the launch of the Pixel Pill and Pixel Fold, Google may have a reasonably thrilling occasion as it’s.

The corporate is extra more likely to sprinkle some smaller bulletins in between its {hardware} launches, like updates to Maps, Pictures, and Google Assistant. It might even have some information to share about its good house merchandise because it continues so as to add new options to its Google House app.

If you wish to keep updated on Google’s newest bulletins, make sure that to remain tuned to our Google I/O storystream.

Replace Could eighth, 5:34PM ET: Up to date so as to add further details about Google’s anticipated AI bulletins.