It’s virtually time for Google’s largest occasion of the yr – the annual I/O developer convention. This yr we’re getting not less than two smartphone bulletins with the Pixel 7a and Pixel Fold alongside the official introduction of Android 14 in addition to particulars on the Pixel Pill and probably some Pixel 8 collection information.
The large occasion is scheduled to start at 10AM PT time (5PM UTC) on Wednesday, Could 10 on the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California and will likely be livestreamed on YouTube. As typical a lot of the intrigue surrounding the brand new units has been misplaced because of the myriad of leaks however we’re nonetheless excited to see if there are any shock bulletins delivered on stage. Right here’s a recap of what to anticipate at I/O 2023.
Android 14
Google I/O is a developer convention at its core so it’s solely proper we begin with the subsequent iteration of Android. Android 14 will give attention to refinements and improved safety. Primarily based on the knowledge offered within the developer previews and two Beta releases, Android 14 will provide optimized useful resource administration, improved assist for tablets and foldable units and extra accessibility options. We are able to additionally count on extra personalization choices that construct on the Materials You design.
By way of safety, Android 14 will block putting in/sideloading older Android apps developed previous to Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Google can be implementing system-level safety enhancements together with runtime receivers and read-only dynamic code loading to stop any risk of code injection. Credential Supervisor and Passkey assist are additionally onboard for simpler person authentication and password administration.
Android 14 will introduce the choice to share choose pictures and movies with apps in addition to the choice to utterly decline to share such information. Customers will even get a again arrow for simpler navigation with a coloration and theme-matched look. Android 14’s direct share immediate will provide improved direct share targets that must be extra helpful to customers.
Google will share much more of Android 14’s user-focused options on stage and primarily based on the roadmap the consumer-ready model is about to reach round August/September.
Pixel Fold
Google’s first foray into the world of foldable telephones is about to lastly see its huge second with the announcement of the Pixel Fold. Primarily based on rumors, Pixel Fold will provide a design akin to the Oppo Discover N and Discover N2 with a panorama format interior display measuring 7.6-inches. The principle panel is anticipated to be a OLED with a 120Hz refresh price and a few noticeable bezels. The duvet show will reportedly be 5.8 inches. Pixel Fold’s rumored dimensions are 158.7 x 139.7 x 5.7mm (8.3mm together with rear digicam bump).
Google Pixel Fold
We’re anticipating Google’s Tensor G2 chipset on the helm alongside a two 12MP digicam sensors on the again and two 8MP entrance going through modules for the principle and canopy screens. Pixel Fold will reportedly launch at $1,799 within the US and it’s anticipated to go on open sale from June 27.
Pixel 7a
Pixel 7a is without doubt one of the extra leaked units in latest reminiscence so now we have a reasonably strong concept of what to anticipate. In essence Pixel 7a will likely be a barely smaller model of the usual Pixel 7 with some cost-cutting utilized to the cameras and system supplies.
Google Pixel 7a in blue
Rumors level to a 6.1-inch OLED show with FHD+ decision and a 90Hz refresh price. The cellphone is anticipated to carry the identical Tensor G2 from the opposite two Pixel 7 telephones alongside 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The again of the Pixel 7a will home a twin digicam system with a 64MP essential cam and a 13MP ultrawide module. Anticipate a 13MP front-facing module upfront. We’ll probably see a 4,300 mAh battery with 18W wired charging and wi-fi charging which might be a primary on the Pixel A-series.
Pixel 7a is anticipated to launch at $499 within the US and the cellphone is already confirmed to be accessible from Could 11 in India and hopefully different areas too .
Pixel Pill
The Pixel Pill was first showcased eventually yr’s Google I/O convention after which once more on the Pixel 7 launch in October so we are able to lastly count on it to go official this time round.
It’s anticipated to characteristic an 11-inch LCD display with a 1600 x 2560px decision, a premium design and the Tensor G2 chipset. Google needs the Pixel Pill to have a number of use instances which is why it can additionally launch a Charging Speaker Dock which turns the slate into a sensible speaker/Nest Hub system. We’ve additionally seen rumors that the Pixel tab will assist stylus enter and 18W wi-fi charging.
Wildcards: Pixel 8 preview, Pixel Watch 2, new Pixel Buds
As has been the case with previous Google occasions we might see some first-hand information and teasers for the next-gen Pixel telephones – the Pixel 8 collection in addition to information for the Pixel Watch 2 and new Pixel Buds. Outdoors of the smartphone world, we’re additionally anticipating extra AI bulletins from Google with a proper introduction to Bard – it’s CharGPT rival.
