Google I/O 2024: From Android 15 To Gemini AI Expansion, Here's What We Expect To See

Google I/O 2024 won't see the launch of the new Pixel 8a anymore, the phone was launched as a surprise last week. Here's what else we can expect to see.

Google I/O 2024: Google is gearing up for the commencement of its annual developer conference, I/O 2024, tonight. The event promises significant revelations concerning Gemini AI, Android 15, and more. Let's take a deeper look at what we know so far.

Google I/O 2024: What We Expect To See

Android 15

Android aficionados are eagerly awaiting insights into the latest iteration, Android 15, during the I/O 2024 gathering. While currently in beta, Android 15 is exclusively available for trial on Pixel devices. Although no major design overhaul is expected, the new version is anticipated to introduce enhancements focusing on user privacy, productivity, and security.

Notable features include satellite connectivity, audio sharing, notification cooldown, app archiving, and partial screen sharing.

Wear OS 5

While details remain scant, Google has hinted at a substantial upgrade to its wearable operating system, Wear OS 5, promising improvements to the Watch Face format and guidance on device compatibility and design.

Gemini Expansion

Gemini AI, poised for integration across various Google applications including Maps, Chrome, Workspace, and Gmail, is anticipated to play a more significant role in future Android devices, potentially surpassing Google Assistant. Furthermore, a Pixel-exclusive virtual assistant dubbed 'Pixie', powered by Gemini AI, is on the horizon, featuring multimodal capabilities.

No New Hardware

Despite its software-centric focus, Google I/O has witnessed notable hardware launches in the past. This year, the Pixel 8a has already been announced, slated for release on May 14, coinciding with the start of I/O.

However, rumours suggest that the anticipated Pixel Fold 2 may not debut at this year's event. Instead, a teaser for the forthcoming foldable device, speculated to launch with the Pixel 9 series in September as the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, might be in store.

When Will Google I/O 2024 Begin?

Google I/O 2024 is slated to kick off at 10:00 am PT, which translates to 10:30 pm IST for Indian viewers.