Google I/O 2022: What you need to know before the holidays

The Google I/O 2022 conference will be held May 11-12. What has the giant of Mountain View prepared for us? Short review.

Google I/O, the company’s annual developer conference, will be held May 11-12. Last year, Mountain View took the opportunity to unveil Android 12, its new Starline video chat project, as well as major updates to Wear OS. We don’t know exactly what the giant has in store for this year’s conference, but we can’t wait.

Rumor has it that we could get new Google Pixel smartphones, new Pixel Watches, and Android 13. If all this is pure speculation, chances are that Google is preparing some big announcements for its I/O 2022. Here’s what you need to know. know.

How to follow Google I/O 2022 live

Google I/O can be followed for free at io.google/2022 and the event will also be recorded so it can be replayed. You can also create a Google developer account if you want to receive conference information by email and follow virtual events.

What Google might announce

Android 13

It is very likely that Google will give us a preview of the next major version of Android, Android 13. It will still be in full beta, but we have to find out some important details. The Android Developers Blog has already shown us a number of tweaks, features, and improvements over the Android 12 stuff. Android 13 is expected to arrive in August or September next year.

Pixel 6A

During I/O 2019, Google unveiled the first entry-level Pixel A, the Pixel 3A. Then came the Pixel 4A and 5A in May and August due to the pandemic. Rumor has it that Google will resume its regular schedule this year and introduce the 6A during I/O. The 6A could have the Google Tensor chip from the 6 and 6 Pro, as well as a 6.2-inch OLED screen and punch hole, according to several leaks.

PixelWatch

If Google already owns Fitbit and is working on Wear OS with Samsung, the company could finally enter the smartwatch market this year with the Pixel Watch. Minimalistic design, health features, three different versions, gold, gray or black, 32 GB of memory – there will be something to do.

Pixel Fold and Android 12L for Foldable Smartphones

Android 13 may not be the only major Android release we might see at this I/O conference. Google has already teased Android 12L, a version suitable for tablets and smartphones with a folding screen. What’s more, Google may be formalizing its own folding-screen smartphone later this year. Maybe we can see the beast during the conference.

Google Stadia

Perhaps there will be a cloud gaming platform Stadia. Google is rumored to be offering its video game streaming technology to third parties, including Peloton, under the name Google Stream. If true, we may be eligible for a formal name change during the I/O conference.