Google I/O 2023: all the news from Google’s big developer event
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Each year at its annual developer conference, Google shows off the future of its biggest products — and this year, the company has got a whole lot to show.
Google I/O 2023 is expected to have a heavy focus on AI as Google shows what comes next for its chatbot, Bard, and speaks to what other generative tech it’s building to keep up with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Microsoft’s Bing, and other competitors that are racing into the space.
Google’s also likely to preview its next wave of Pixel devices. That includes the midrange Pixel 7A, the long-teased Pixel Tablet, and perhaps a first look at the much-rumored Pixel Fold.
And, of course, there’s Android. Android 14 is already in the works, and Google always uses its developer conference to announce the key new features that consumers should expect when it’s finally available.
There should be plenty of other announcements, too. Google usually teases new features coming to Maps and Photos, shows its latest augmented reality tools, and previews updates to the Google Assistant.
The event kicks off on May 10th at 1PM ET / 10AM PT. You can tune in here to get updates live.
A real-life Pixel Fold has seemingly leaked for the very first time
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You’ve seen renders and perhaps even a plastic mockup, but real-life footage of Google’s first foldable phone? Unless we’re getting the wool pulled over our eyes, behold the Pixel Fold!
It’s true, there’s not a lot to distinguish this as the Google foldable in this video alone — no logos, no distinctive design touches like a big camera bar, just a selfie camera up front, internal bezels, and a folding screen with rounded edges. It looks like it could be a Samsung prototype as easily as a Google device.
The Pixel 7A might cost $50 more than the Pixel 6A
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Google’s still-unannounced Pixel 7A might cost $499, meaning the rumored midrange phone will launch at a $50 premium over last year’s Pixel 6A, according to 9to5Google. While that price might be a bit of a disappointment, the new phone will apparently getting some big upgrades that could justify the cost.
The cameras, for example, are moving up to a 64MP main camera (up from 12MP in the Pixel 6A) and a 13MP ultrawide camera (up from 12MP), 9to5Google reports. The phone will apparently also be getting a 90hz display, the Tensor G2 chip that powers the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, and wireless charging. Those all seem like nice improvements from the very-good Pixel 6A.
Google I/O 2023 will be on May 10th
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Google has announced its annual I/O conference will begin on May 10th. The company says it’ll be “broadcast in front of a limited live audience and is open to everyone online” and that you can register to attend today.
This year, the biggest expectations revolve around all of the artificial intelligence technology Google is developing. Expect news about Bard, Google’s answer to ChatGPT, as well as other products to generate images, write code for apps, or test product prototypes.
