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Oh, something is happening! No, Phil didn't get the t-shirt 🙁
He's now shooting T-shirts into the crowd. I hope Phil catches it!
There's a guy making weird noises using Google's generative AI tools. It's…um…a choice. The crowd doesn't seem interested in it.
“It's too early for this,” says Phil.
Fun fact: Google's livestreams now play standby music “created using image-to-music generation by AI models.”
Another clue? The use of AI-generated art is a very controversial topic right now (and Apple managed to sway quite a few artists with its latest iPad Pro ad).
Well, there's about 30 minutes left until the show starts. If you want an overview of what we're expecting, head over to our Google I/O 2024 hub to find out everything you need to know before the show itself.
While we wait, Google has created a new version of the popular Dino game. You can play using the QR code below.
This new version uses generative AI and could give us hints about what Google will show off.
People are taking their seats! There is currently about an hour left until the event starts. exciting!
So I said it wouldn't be as sunny here in London as it was in California…but looking at Phil's photos it actually doesn't seem all that different from what we're seeing in the UK right now.
Our US mobile phone editor is on the ground! Here are some photos he sent us using the Pixel 8a.
Hello! I'm Matt. I've been away for a while, but I'm back to live blogging. He has just over an hour left until his Google I/O keynote.
Oh, and look who showed up! Our very own Philip Byrne at Google I/O.
As Matt mentioned earlier, the search giant has a habit of teasing upcoming smartphones, so there's room for Google to tease the Pixel 9 series. But starting with Android 15, we know what to expect from 9th generation Pixel smartphones.
Or it could use a combination of natural language processing and learning how you used your phone to provide better answers to different queries. We need autocorrect that actually understands, not a game of “guess what some clumsy typist is trying to write.”
What does that mean? Well, I wanted my phone to ask me where I was during a particular drunken night out so that it could also provide locations where I might have wandered. I am.
As for Android 15, I think we can take a closer look at what to expect from the mobile operating system. AI will definitely play a role, but I'd like to see Google integrate better AI tools into the Android backend instead of focusing on generative AI.
When it comes to devices like the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, it feels like Google is content to let other device manufacturers put Android on their tablets rather than putting in too much effort themselves. .
There seem to be few rumors about tablet-centric features coming to Android 15, so we don't expect to hear much from Google regarding tablets.
Speaking of tablets, I'd love to see Google give some love to the Fondre slate version of Android. As it stands, Android isn't up to par when it comes to providing a big screen experience, so we feel Google needs to do something about it.
Hello. Roland Moore-Colyer, Editor-in-Chief of Mobile Computing, takes over his blog a bit live while Matt Hanson goes to shoot videos on his iPad Air and his iPad Pro.
The timing of this leak is particularly unfortunate, coming on the day of I/O 2024, where potential images of Google's next flagship phone could overshadow the event.
I was admittedly a little excited and thought a new Pixel smartphone might be announced today, but on second thought I think Google will probably hold a dedicated Pixel launch event later this year.
The company likely won't mention the leak either, but you never know. Perhaps if the leak is accurate, Google will be forced to show a quick preview of the phone early.
Google is likely to launch the Pixel 9 series in October, just like the previous generation, but today's new leak clearly shows off three models.
Leaks suggest that the Google Pixel 9 will have a 6.24-inch screen, the Pixel 9 Pro will have a 6.34-inch screen, and the Pixel 9 Pro XL will have a 6.73-inch screen.
I'm also a fan of the Pixel Watch. This is one of the few smartwatches powered by Wear OS that offers great features, great performance, and an attractive design.
I skipped the Pixel Watch 2 since my OG model still works fine. However, if his Pixel Watch 3 is launched alongside the Pixel 9 family, we will be very interested to see if the generational leap will be even bigger this time.
However, most rumors suggest that the Pixel Watch 3 will launch later this month. Still, I'd like to see Google show off some improvements to Wear OS that would make my beloved original Pixel Watch even better.
Sound familiar? Yes, before the Chromebook Plus, it was basically a Chromebook Plus device.
So today's Google I/O keynote could be the perfect opportunity to bring back the Pixelbook. Unfortunately, I don't think this will happen. When I spoke to Google in the past, they showed little interest in a successor to his Pixelbook Go.
But we'd be really happy if Google released a surprise Pixelbook.
Unfortunately, Google hasn't released a replacement for the Pixelbook Go. It seems like they have abandoned manufacturing their own Chromebooks, which is a real shame. The Pixelbook lineup showed that Chromebooks can be more than just budget laptops with limited operating systems.
The Pixelbook was a premium, powerful Chromebook that could go toe-to-toe with more expensive premium laptops from the likes of Dell and Apple.
The Pixelbook Go was a great Chromebook with great performance, a beautiful screen, long battery life, and one of the best keyboards ever on a laptop.
It's a joy to use, and for several years it was my go-to laptop when I needed to work away from my desk.
One thing I would love to see at Google I/O is a sequel to one of my favorite laptops, the Pixelbook Go.
Chromebook Plus devices are a more powerful version of the humble Chromebook, offering better specs, screens, and build quality while keeping the price relatively low.
However, for those looking for the best cheap laptop or student laptop, the standard Chromebook remains the best option. But can Google I/O change that?
I'd also like to see some cool new Chromebooks. Perhaps it will be a showcase of how the Chromebook Plus device stacks up among the best Chromebooks on the market.
Will we also see new Pixel smartphones? Indeed, there are convincing rumors that the Pixel 9 series will be launched today.
I'd be interested to see what Google does here. I've been using Pixel phones since the first generation, and my last device was a Pixel Pro 7. That's why I love Pixel so much. We especially like that it comes with a relatively sparse Android version.
But alas, my Pixel Pro 7 got run over (long story, I don't fully remember), so I got a new phone, a Samsung Galaxy 24 Ultra. If Google releases a Pixel 9 that exceeds that, I might be a little upset.
Personally, I see great potential in AI, but I don't feel like any major release of AI has fundamentally changed my daily life. So I'm interested to see if Google can change that.
Otherwise, as an Android smartphone owner, I'm very excited to see what Google has in store for Android 15, which is likely to arrive.
We're sure to hear more about what Gemini can do and how it integrates into Google's core products like the Chrome browser and Pixel smartphones.
So, what's everyone looking forward to at this year's I/O event? There's a lot of excitement about artificial intelligence, and it looks like Google is going to step up its game with its AI chatbot Gemini.
If you'd like to tune in along with the live stream starting at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST (or 3am AEST on May 15th), tune in to Google I/O 2024. Check out our guide on how to watch.
As I mentioned above, the event in California will have US Cellphone Editor Phil Berne on site (luckily), but myself and much of the TechRadar team will be in a much less sunny climate. You will be able to follow us online. of New York and London.
Hello! Welcome to the Google I/O live blog! I'll be running this live blog as the hype builds about what Google is announcing today.