Google I/O 2023: How to watch and what to expect

Google I/O is just around the corner, and that means the launch of the long-awaited Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet is just around the corner. While the annual conference is largely geared towards developers, the company always holds a keynote revealing the latest and greatest things that will end up in consumers’ hands.

If you’d like to watch the keynote live but aren’t attending the event, here’s all the info on when and where you can stream it, plus what you can expect.

The keynote keynote for Google I/O 2023 takes place on May 10th, 2023 at 1pm EST/10am PT and will include remarks from Google CEO Sundar Pichai. This year, the event will be held in person with a limited audience live at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California.

There are many places where you can watch the keyword on the Internet, including from Google siteAnd Google YouTube channelAnd via the video embedded at the top of this post. If you’re not around to watch the live broadcast, you can always watch a recorded version of the event on YouTube after the fact.

With all that out of the way, here are a few things we can expect Google to announce during the event.

Google’s first foldable has long been rumored, but Google surprised us all by making it official last week. The company has posted an image and video of the Pixel Fold, which shows the device that folds horizontally, like a book.

While Google did not reveal any details about its specifications, An earlier report from CNBC It indicates that the device could have a 5.8-inch screen when closed and a 7.6-inch screen when unfolded, the same size as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4.

Under the hood, the Pixel Fold is expected to use Google’s Tensor G2, the system-on-chip used by Pixel 7 series devices. Like other foldables on the market, the Pixel Fold likely won’t come cheap. According to CNBC, they can cost upwards of $1,700.

The Google Pixel Tablet is another device we’ve been waiting for a long time, as Google first revealed its Android tablet at its I/O conference in 2022. While initial images of the device didn’t make its design look particularly promising, recent leaks show A tablet to fit in with the rest of the Pixel ecosystem, it’s available in a range of color options.

Google previously said that the tablet will come with a built-in charging dock and speaker that will allow you to use the device like a smart display, like the Amazon Echo Show. Last rumors of 9to5Google also It says it could come with Google’s Tensor G2 chip, Android 13, 8GB of RAM, a nano-finish, and feature 11 inch screen.

that Early Pixel Tablet listing on Amazon (which he has It has since been removed) backs up those rumors, but also notes that the device could come with two 8MP cameras on the front and back, three microphones, up to 256GB of storage, and USI 2.0 pen support. We still don’t know how much the Pixel Tablet will cost. Rumors suggest to between 600 and 650 euros in Europe, but Google’s prices in Europe are sometimes higher than those in the United States.

The Google Pixel 7A has been leaked several times over the past several months, and at this point, it’s almost inevitable that it will show up at I/O. Not only did we get a look at the new sky blue color option, but we also The box that the device will come in. Heck, someone managed to get their hands on the Pixel 7A back in March.

Some of the specs of the rumored device include a Tensor G2 chip, an upgraded 64MP main camera, and a 13MP ultrawide camera. It could also launch with two features never seen before with Google’s budget-friendly A-series devices: a 90Hz refresh rate and wireless charging support. These upgrades come with a bit of a trade-off, though, and rumor has it that it could cost $50 more than the Pixel 6A’s $499 price tag.

We’re bound to hear more at Google I/O about Android 14, which features some optimizations for foldable devices, tablets, and devices with larger screens — and just right for the event introducing the Pixel Fold. The Android 14 beta has already been launched, as Google rolled out the first version of the operating system last month.

Since then, Google has gradually added new features to Android 14, such as a new back arrow that blends into the background, passkey support, improved battery life, and more control over your privacy in your device’s media library. Android 14 is also expected to add an improved font scale before it is released to the public later this year.

In addition to the possible launch of the Pixel 7A, Google may also give us a glimpse of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, just as it did with the Pixel 7 during I/O last year. Google isn’t expected to officially launch the device until the fall, so it’s entirely possible the company will skip an early preview and instead focus on new devices like the Fold. But if Google does show something, we know a little bit about what to expect.

leaked render from smartbreaks and OnLeaks reveal a redesigned camera strip on the Pixel 8 Pro that includes all three cameras in a single oval cutout. There is also a sensor located below the flash smartbreaks Thought it could be a macro or depth sensor. the Standard Pixel 8 offeringsIt did, however, show a camera setup similar to the one on the Pixel 7.

The Pixel 8 Pro is expected to come with a 6.52-inch screen with more rounded corners, a punch-hole selfie camera, and 12GB of RAM, while the regular Pixel 8 will have a 6.2-inch screen with 8GB of RAM. GB. Another discovery of 9to5Google It indicates that the Pixel 8 series could come with an exclusive Video Unblur tool for sharpening videos.

With the launch of Bard, Google’s ChatGPT competitor, Google has delved into AI, and Google will likely use a good portion of its I/O keynote to make some kind of AI-related announcement.

Internal documents obtained by CNBC She notes that Google is preparing an AI-heavy presentation, which will include the launch of PaLM 2, the latest version of the company’s large language model (LLM) that supports more than 100 different languages. The company recently said it’s been testing configurational AI tools in Workspace, starting with Docs and Gmail, but CNBC reports that Google will use I/O to announce the expansion of these features to spreadsheets and presentations.

Google could announce some improvements to Bard, too. In addition to letting you use a bot to create, debug, and annotate lines of code, the company will reportedly unveil “generating experiences” via Bard and Search that include coding, math, and “logic” while adding support for Japanese and Korean languages. This also tracks with reports that Google will launch new AI-powered search tools sometime this month.

It’s always possible for Google to reveal a wildcard product, like an update to the Pixel Watch. and a A new color from the Pixel Buds A series. It seems to be on the table. But with the launch of the Pixel Tablet and Pixel Fold, Google will have a very exciting event as it is.

The company will likely roll out some small announcements between its device launches, such as updates to maps, photos, and Google Assistant. He may have some news to share about his smart home products as he continues to add new features to the Google Home app.

If you want to stay up to date with the latest Google announcements, be sure to stay tuned for Google I/O news.

Update May 8th, 5:34PM ET: Updated to add additional information about expected AI ads from Google.