Google I/O 2022: How to Watch, Rumors, What to Expect

Here in yr three of the pandemic, masks mandates could also be lifting, however tech announcement occasions are nonetheless digital.

Google kicks off its I/O developer shindig on Wednesday. Like final yr, the soiree will primarily be a web based affair. Some Google staff will probably be in attendance at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California, however the remainder of us will probably be watching a livestream.

I/O is technically a developer occasion the place software program programmers attend classes and learn the way to make apps for Google’s platforms. But the corporate additionally makes use of the primary day’s keynote deal with to announce new merchandise. Lots of stories has been rumored or leaked already, so we have now a good thought of what’s to come. There’s all the time room for just a few surprises, nonetheless. (Never know while you’re going to be accosted by some wild new drone.)

Google likes to tease the latest iteration of its Pixel telephones at I/O. It’s about time for Google’s budget-conscious line to broaden with the Pixel 6A, which some leaks recommend will probably be geared up with Google’s premier Tensor chip. (Though the digicam will doubtless be a downgrade from the present flagship cellphone, the Pixel 6.)

Rumors have additionally been swirling a couple of Pixel Watch. It may—lastly! At final!—be time for Google to reveal it. If the many leaks are to be believed, the Pixel Watch will embrace a conventional spherical design (in contrast to the Apple Watch’s sq. motif).

On the software program aspect, there’s certain to be a collection of updates to Android’s cell working system. Android 13 is in beta now, with a full launch anticipated this Fall. At past I/O events, Google has proven off new aesthetic modifications to its cell apps, in addition to updates to privateness settings, procuring options, and wearable OS.

How to Watch

The keynote occasion begins Wednesday, May 11 at 1 pm Eastern, 10 am Pacific. Expect the presentation to final about two hours. You can stream it proper right here on this web page or, when you really feel like Google’s simply not getting sufficient internet site visitors today, on the I/O website. You may watch reside on Google’s YouTube page. (There’s a stream in American Sign Language too.) Check again on WIRED.com throughout and after the occasion for all kinds of nerdy analysis about what’s been introduced and what all of it means.

If you desire a peek into the I/O developer expertise, you’ll be able to enroll to attend the occasion for the complete two days. Like final yr, attendance is free, although you will have to make an account to achieve entry to the technical classes.