The much-anticipated Google I/O 2022 developer conference is about to start. TECHBOOK gives an overview of what new things Google could show us.
The latest developments from Google will be presented on May 11th and 12th. Not only software-specific innovations will be presented, but also hardware. For this reason, the event is not aimed exclusively at developers. Consumers also get their money’s worth. Find out below what could be presented at Google I/O. It starts on May 11th at 7 p.m. (CET).
A lot has already leaked out, but the final facts will only be available at the Google I/O 2022 developer conference. The hottest topics will most likely be Android 13 and various hardware, including the Pixel series.
Android 13
It’s no secret that Google is working on its new Android 13 operating system. Some leaks have already appeared and give an insight into what the developers from Mountain View, California are currently working on. TECHBOOK had already reported extensively on the possible innovations. In addition to the well-known announcements, the company could also present other innovations. The firmware rollout is planned for autumn 2022. As is well known, the Google Pixels will be the first to do so. The other Android smartphones are then to be supplied gradually.
Pixel 6a
In October 2021, Google launched the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro smartphones. So far, however, there has been no mid-range model to succeed the Pixel 4a and 5a. Now the Google Pixel 6a may be presented. In contrast to the previous models of the a-series, an improvement of the camera is quite conceivable in the light version of the flagship. The design could be based on the Pixel 6 cell phones, but the new smartphone should appear more graded in terms of specs.
Google Pixel Watch
For years, users have been wondering if Google will present a smartwatch. According to the leaks, Google will present the Google Pixel Watch at I/O 2022. The acquisition of Fitbit was also an indication of this. But what will the smartwatch look like and what functions will it bring with it?
According to the renders released, it will be a watch with a circular display and some health and fitness tracking tools. The diameter could be around 40 millimeters. However, it is still unclear whether the Pixel Watch will be compatible with all Android phones or only integrated into the Pixel ecosystem, reports The Verge.
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WearOS
Also, because Google may present the Pixel Watch, the question naturally arises as to which operating system the watch will get. More precisely, it is also about how WearOS will change. The Pixel Watch, if released, will be the first non-Samsung smartwatch to feature WearOS 3, blogger Shane Craig tweeted.
Google Pixel Buds Pro
When it comes to headphones, the other manufacturers are miles ahead of Google. According to leaker Jon Prosser, Google could present the Pixel Buds Pro at its Google I/O 2022 developer fair. Much is not known, but it is said that the headphones should appear in different colors.
Miscellaneous
Last but not least, the company is likely to present other innovations at its Google I/O 2022 developer conference. These include various changes and improvements to Android and Google TV. But a new Nest Hub, the in-house smart speaker with a display, could also appear. That reports digital trends. There are also rumors that Google is turning its Pay payment service into a wallet app again.
Of course, these are all just rumours. It remains to be seen whether the devices mentioned will actually be presented. They are still conceivable, since some leaks and announcements have been circulating for a long time.