It’s time for Google I/O 2023, which is one of the biggest events of the year. Google I/O 2023 is the annual I/O developer conference with the imminent release of various products. This year is special because of the rapid growth of AI. Hence, you can expect announcements regarding upcoming AI products such as Google Bard. According to reports, Google is expected to launch Pixel 8A and Pixel Fold devices including Android 14. You can also expect announcements regarding Pixel Tablet and Pixel 8 series.
How to watch?
Google I/O 2023 is a live event but will be live streamed on YouTube at 10 AM PT on May 10. The event will be held at the Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View, California. The event will start with a Google Keynote address by Google CEO Sundar Pichai. The official keynote page states that the company is furthering its mission to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. The Google Keynote will be followed by Developer Keynote where the company will showcase products, solutions, and technology to build smarter and faster solutions.
Android 14
Google I/O is a developer conference and hence you can expect developments related to the next iteration of Android. The upcoming Android 14 will mainly focus on refinements and enhanced security. Moreover, Android 14 provides optimized resource management, and enhanced support for tablets/foldable devices including accessibility features. You can also expect several personalization options based on the Material You design. Android 14 will be designed in such a way that it block installation and sideloading older Android apps developed prior to Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Google is also planning to implement system-level security enhancements including runtime receivers and read-only dynamic code loading to prevent code injection. You will be able to share select photos and videos with apps. A back arrow will also be visible with a color and theme-matched look. The addition of direct share prompt provides enhanced direct share targets. You can expect several unannounced features during the Google I/O 2023 event.
Pixel Fold
Google is rumored to launch the next generation Pixel Fold smartphone. Touted to be a foldable device, the Pixel Fold provides a unique design with a landscape format measuring a 7.6-inch OLED display. The panel provides a 120Hz refresh rate with noticeable bezels. The cover display will offer a 5.8-inches display unit. The Pixel Fold is integrated with Google’s tensor g2 chipset with dual 12MP camera sensors on the rear and dual 8MP front-facing camera. According to rumors, the Pixel Fold is expected to be priced at $1799 and will be available for sale starting June 27.
Pixel 7a
Google Pixel 7a is the smaller version when compared with the standard Pixel 7. The reports suggest that the Pixel 7a will ship with a 6.1-inch OLED FHD+ display alongside a 90Hz refresh rate. On the internals, the device will be integrated with Tensor G2 chipset paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The rear camera accommodates a 64MP primary camera alongside a 13MP ultrawide camera module. You will be able to capture selfies via a 13MP front sensor. The smartphone borrows power via a 4300mAh battery with 18W wired and wireless charging technology. On the pricing side, the Pixel 7a is expected to be available at $499 with immediate sale., The device is expected to hit Indian shores towards the end of May.
Pixel Tablet
Even though the Pixel tablet was showcased at the Google I/O 2022, the company hasn’t launched it. YOu can expect the official availability of the Pixel tablet. According to rumors mills, the Pixel Tablet features an 11-inch LCD display with a 2560×1600 pixels, Tensor G2 processor. There is a possibility of launching a Charging Speaker Dock which could turn the tablet into a smart speaker or Nest Hub. Google will bundle an attractive stylus along with the tablet.
Google has already launched Bard AI in the US and UK. The search-engine giant could launch the AI platform globally in a phased manner. We have accessed Google Bard AI with a free VPN service and found it to be excellent. However, the platform is not robust like ChatGPT. If Google launches Bard AI, then it will compete with the likes of ChatGPT, Bing AI, and Quora Poe.
