- Google I/O 2024 is scheduled for May 14th.
- The company might announce Android 15, updates around Gemini AI, Pixel 8a, and more.
- Google Pixel 8a is expected to be pricier than Pixel 7a from last year.
Google has scheduled the next I/O Developer’s conference for May 14th. Much like last year, I/O 2024 will be broadcast in front of a limited audience and will be available for anyone to watch virtually. The centre stage for the conference will be Android 15 and updates around Google’s other services. This year’s I/O is likely to focus on AI considering the Mountain View giant introduced Gemini, its new flagship AI model. The Google Pixel 8a might also make an appearance on the stage.
Google I/O 2024 date revealed
- Google I/O 2024 is scheduled to start from May 14th much like last year.
- The opening keynote is expected to focus on Android 15 and updates to Google services like Gmail, Google Photos, and more.
- We should hear more about Google’s Gemini AI and its smaller version Gemma at the I/O 2024 conference.
- Google might also announce the Pixel 8a on the stage and this will arrive as a successor to the Google Pixel 7a.
Google Pixel 8a specifications (rumoured)
- Display: Google Pixel 8a is expected to sport a 6.1-inch FHD+ display with a punch-hole cutout.
- Processor: The mid-range Pixel phone could be powered by the underclocked Tensor G3 SoC paired with Mali-G715 GPU and Titan G2 security chip.
- RAM: 8GB RAM and at least 128GB storage.
- OS: Android 14 OS out of the box.
- Battery: 4,942mAh cell with 27W wired charging speed.
A recent report suggested the Pixel 8a could be pricier than the last model. This will come with 256GB storage, which could be an upgrade since the Pixel 7a came only with a 128GB storage option. The Pixel 8a could start at 569.90 Euros (about Rs 51,300) for the 128GB model. This is a price hike of around EUR 60 from Pixel 7a. The 256GB version could cost EUR 630 (around Rs 56,700).
Android 15 features
Android 15 is rumoured to bring a new ‘Easy Mode’ with large icons for easy accessibility. There could be a new ‘Private Space’, which allows users to hide and lock specific apps.
Android 15 OS is expected to feature Auracast, which will allow users to broadcast audio via Bluetooth directly within the operating system. This should simplify the process of sharing or connecting to nearby LE Audio streams without complex pairing procedures.
