This year’s Google I/O could prove crucial for the search behemoth, given Microsoft’s formidable AI competition. It may take time for the company to announce new product specifications, such as updates to the Pixel Tablet and the possible introduction of its first foldable smartphone. Here’s what you can anticipate from Google I/O 2023.
A few days remain until Google I/O, the company’s greatest launch event of the year. Beginning on May 10, the event is anticipated to feature significant software and hardware announcements. The tech giant is expected to discuss its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Bard, at the event. Here are five anticipated key products for the 2023 Google I/O event.
Pixel Fold
Alleged Pixel Fold images have emerged online, displaying a design resembling the Oppo Find N Fold. The foldable smartphone is rumoured to feature a 7.6-inch primary display and a 5.8-inch secondary display. The device will utilise Android 12L. According to reports, Google is customising applications such as Gmail and YouTube for the Pixel Fold. The price of the smartphone is anticipated to exceed $1,700 (approximately Rs. 1.40 lakh).
Google Pixel Tablet
Google first mentioned the Pixel Tablet during its presentation in October 2022. The tablet will reportedly be propelled by a Google Tensor G2 engine. The tablet will have a novel nano-ceramic coating resembling porcelain, and it may be equipped with a wireless charging port that can transform the tablet into a smart home speaker.
The tablet is rumoured to feature a 10.95-inch display, up to 8GB of RAM, and a front and rear 8MP Sony IMX355 sensor. Google’s Pixel Tablet is anticipated to cost between 600 and 650 Euros (approximately 54,000 and 58,000 U.S. dollars).
Android 14
The developer version of Android 14 has been made available by Google, with the official release scheduled for October of this year. At Google I/O, the company is likely to unveil a variety of upcoming Android operating system features.
Google Pixel 7a
The Pixel 7a, the Pixel 6a’s successor, is rumoured to have an enhanced 90Hz display. It is compatible with a Google Tensor G2 CPU. The device may incorporate a new camera system with a 64MP main camera and a 12MP ultra-wide sensor. The Google Pixel 7a is anticipated to cost $499, which is roughly equivalent to 40,000.
Google AI capabilities
The official website for Google I/O 2023 queries, “What’s new in generative AI?” The company will release “a new suite of tools that make it easy for developers to build on top of our (Google’s) best models.”