Google is set to host its much-anticipated Google I/O annual conference tomorrow (May 10). This year's edition of the Google I/O event is special as the tech giant is expected to officially launch the Pixel Fold, its first foldable smartphone to rival Samsung Galaxy Fold which currently dominates the foldable segment in India. The annual developer conference is also likely to witness the unveiling of the latest AI features and new software, including Android 14. The event is slated for tomorrow, May 10. Viewers in India will be able to watch the I/O event starting 10:30 pm IST.
We have compiled a list of expected announcements from the tech giant at Google I/O 2023.
Google Pixel 7a
The Google Pixel 7a will be the next budget flagship from the tech giant, which will debut in India on May 11, a day after the official unveiling. According to previous leaks and rumours, the device could have design language, camera specs and the Tensor G2 SoC similar to the Pixel 7. The Pixel 7a may also feature different specs such as a standard 3.5mm headphone jack, an OLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate and a lower price tag. The device is likely to be priced at around Rs 46,000 in India.
As per famed tipster named Roland Quandt has shared promotional images and specs of the Pixel 7a, which shows the handset in three colours: carbon, arctic blue and cotton. However, there's no mention of the coral/orange colour that was teased a few days back.
Quandt has posted images of the upcoming Pixel 7a and a spec sheet that draws a comparison between last year's Pixel 6a and the upcoming Pixel 7a. According to the purported alleged marketing materials, there would be a 6.1-inch full-HD+ display on the Pixel 7a with a refresh rate of 90Hz. The device will be powered by Google's proprietary Tensor G2 SoC.
There would be a dual rear camera at the back of the Pixel 7a dominated by a 64MP primary wide sensor coupled with a 13MP ultrawide sensor. There could be a 13MP selfie camera at the front. Unlike the Pixel 6a, the Pixel 7a will support both fast wired charging as well as wireless charging.
Google Pixel Tablet
Google is likely to unveil the Pixel Tablet alongside the Pixel 7a and the Pixel Fold at its I/O developer conference. The Google Pixel Tablet's specifications, price and design details have been leaked through an Amazon Japan listing ahead of the Google I/O event. The Pixel Tablet will compete with the newly-unveiled OnePlus Tab, the first premium Android tab from OnePlus.
According to Amazon Japan website, the pricing, colour options and other details of the Pixel Tablet have surfaced. The listing suggests that the Google Pixel Tablet will be made available in two colourways: Hazel and Porcelain or White. Amazon Japan's website mentioned the tab's price as 79,800 Yen, which roughly translates into Rs 48,500, which means it will be priced higher than the new OnePlus Pad. This also means that the Google Tablet is likely to be a flagship tab. The Pixel Tablet is likely to be made available in June this year.
Google Pixel Fold
Google officially teased last week that it will launch its Galaxy Fold rival at its I/O annual developer conference on May 10. The tech giant will also unveil its much-awaited Pixel 7a at the event. This is the first time that Google has officially teased its first foldable smartphone.
The Pixel Fold is likely to be priced above $1,400 which roughly translates into Rs 1,14,300, so India launch of the device is less likely as it has been a difficult market for its devices.
Meanwhile, a previous report by CNBC citing internal documents, said, known by the codename “Felix”, the upcoming Pixel Fold is said to have the “most durable hinge on a foldable” phone. Google Pixel Fold is likely to be priced upward of $1,700 and it will give competition to Samsung’s $1,799 Galaxy Z Fold 4.