Google I/O 2021 livestream is about to kick off on Tuesday, May 18. The search big has determined to host the annual occasion just about this yr — after cancelling its final yr’s model because of the coronavirus outbreak. Historical data present that whereas Google I/O is geared toward builders constructing new apps and stuff based mostly on Google’s applied sciences, the I/O keynotes have change into extra of a client present. Google is more likely to comply with that sample and host this yr’s keynote with bulletins starting from a brand new Android OS model to some new updates for Wear OS and Google Assistant. The Mountain View, California-based firm might also unveil its new Pixel smartphone on the keynote, although it will go on sale in a few markets later this yr.

How to observe Google I/O 2021 livestream in India and all over the world, timings

Google I/O 2021 will happen between May 18 and May 20, and it’ll start with a keynote tackle that’s scheduled for 10am PT (10:30pm IST). The keynote and all the three-day occasion can be livestreamed by means of Google’s social media channels. You may also watch it stay from the video embedded beneath.

Developers upon registering for the occasion will be capable of watch stay periods and attend digital workshops that can start following the keynote tackle. There can be particular periods on matters comparable to Android, Google Play, Progressive Web Apps, Google Assistant, Chrome OS, Google Pay, ARCore, Material Design, and sensible residence. Google has supplied particulars in regards to the periods and workshops on a dedicated I/O website.

What to anticipate at Google I/O 2021

Just like its previous strikes, Google has maintained silence on what all we may anticipate at its I/O 2021 occasion. CEO Sundar Pichai, nonetheless, suggested throughout Google guardian Alphabet’s earnings name in late April that some “significant product updates and announcements” can be part of the digital convention.

Android 12

Android 12 could possibly be the largest announcement of the I/O 2021. Google has already launched three developer previews of the working system that it introduced as an replace to Android 11 earlier this yr. Details out there on the grapevine have recommended that Android 12 may include options comparable to a redesigned notification panel and a brand new dialog widgets on the homescreen to inform customers about messages and calls from contacts. The new model can also be anticipated to incorporate options together with AVIF picture format assist and an improved picture-in-picture expertise for movies.

Google can also be anticipated to enhance privateness on Android 12 and embody an app hibernation characteristic to supply optimised storage. The new working system may even reply developer issues about Google’s fee by way of its Play retailer in-app funds by enhancing the expertise for third-party app shops. Further, Google might allow Google Assistant to be summoned utilizing the ability button on Android telephones. This could possibly be just like how iPhone customers on the brand new fashions can activate Apple’s Siri.

Improved Google Assistant

Google Assistant can also be more likely to obtain some main updates which can be anticipated to be introduced at this yr’s I/O occasion. Google has informed on its developer weblog that some “new product announcements” and “feature updates” are coming on the present. A brand new, vibrant interface has additionally appeared in some leaked screenshots.

Additionally, Google Assistant is more likely to obtain some options particularly geared toward enhancing sensible residence expertise. Google is, nonetheless, not anticipated to announce any new sensible residence merchandise on the occasion.

New Wear OS

This yr’s Google I/O can also be anticipated to have some new options for Wear OS, previously known as Android Wear. The modifications could possibly be designed to counter Apple’s watchOS and will embody some particular therapy for health fans. Google already has Fitbit on board that would assist enhance Wear OS with new health options. The modifications may additionally make room for Google’s in-house smartwatch that could possibly be known as the Pixel Watch and carry a premium design to tackle the Apple Watch. Moreover, Samsung is speculated to go away its Tizen working system and unveil its Wear OS-based smartwatch that could possibly be introduced on the Google I/O 2021 occasion.

Hardware bulletins

Google usually avoids making a listing of {hardware} bulletins at its I/O exhibits. However, it’s possible that the corporate might unveil its Pixel Buds A-series really wi-fi (TWS) stereo earbuds and the Pixel 5a smartphone at this yr’s occasion. Details in regards to the Pixel Buds A-series earbuds had been by accident leaked by Google earlier this month. The firm additionally confirmed the existence of the Pixel 5a 5G by means of a press release that recommended its August debut. But Google might unveil the telephone on the keynote.