Google I/O, Google’s largest developer convention of the yr, is almost upon us.
Scheduled for Might 20 to 21 on the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, I/O will showcase product bulletins from throughout Google’s portfolio. Anticipate loads of information referring to Android, Chrome, Google Search, YouTube, and — after all — Google’s AI-powered chatbot, Gemini.
Right here’s what to anticipate.
Gemini and AI
AI is the tech du jour, and Google, like its rivals, has been investing closely in it.
A shoo-in for I/O is a brand new addition (or a number of) to Google’s flagship Gemini household of AI fashions. Leaks over the previous few weeks counsel that an up to date Gemini Extremely mannequin is on the best way, Gemini Extremely being Google’s top-of-the-line Gemini providing.
With this upgraded Gemini Extremely could come a pricier Gemini subscription.
Google presents a single premium tier, Gemini Superior ($20 monthly), to unlock further capabilities in its Gemini chatbot, which is powered by the corporate’s Gemini fashions. However Google could quickly launch two new plans, Premium Plus and Premium Professional. It’s not but clear what advantages may be hooked up and the way these plans may be priced relative to Gemini Superior.
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Google will nearly definitely discuss Astra, its wide-ranging effort to construct AI apps and “brokers” for real-time, multimodal understanding. Additionally in all probability on the agenda is Challenge Mariner, Google’s AI “brokers” that may navigate and take motion throughout the online on a consumer’s behalf. People on X noticed references to “Pc Use” within the code for Google’s AI Studio developer platform, which might nicely pertain to Mariner.
Android 16
For the primary time this yr, Google is internet hosting a separate occasion devoted to Android updates: The Android Present. It’ll happen on Tuesday, roughly per week forward of I/O.
The most recent model of Android, Android 16, would be the focus. Android 16 is predicted to convey with it improved notifications and a wholly new design language, Materials 3 Expressive. In a leaked weblog publish, Google describes Materials 3 Expressive as a top-to-bottom overhaul, with larger responsiveness and “motion parts” that pop.
Android 16 is usually a quality-of-life replace, judging by studies. It’ll introduce assist for Auracast, which ought to make it simpler to modify between Bluetooth units. Additionally in tow are lock display widgets and a vary of recent accessibility options.
Google can also highlight capabilities within the newest variations of Android XR, its combined actuality working system, and Put on OS, the corporate’s software program for wearables.
All the pieces else
Going by the official I/O schedule, Google could have a lot to debate following The Android Present and I/O keynote addresses.
The schedule lists periods devoted to Chrome and Google Cloud, Google Play (the Android app retailer), Android growth instruments, and Gemma, Google’s assortment of “open” AI fashions.
Final yr, Google unveiled a number of AI-themed surprises at I/O, together with a set of fashions fine-tuned for training purposes referred to as LearnLM. An improve to Google’s viral podcast-generating NotebookLM may very well be one such shock. Leaked code reveals a “Video Overviews” device that presumably would create video summaries, most definitely leveraging Google’s Veo 2 video-generating mannequin.
