It is considered the most important technological event for developers. Google I/O 2016 takes place on May 18, 19, and 20.
Day and Times of Google I/O 2016
Google I/O 2016 will take place at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, which will be at 10 am local time there. These are the schedules:
Spain (peninsular time): 7 p.m. / Canary Islands: 8 p.m. / Buenos Aires (Argentina) and Brasilia (Brazil): 2 p.m. / Santiago (Chile) and Sucre (Bolivia): 1 p.m. / Federal District (Mexico), Bogotá (Colombia) and Lima (Peru): 12 pm
To watch online Google I/O
https://events.google.com/io2016/schedule?filters=Live%20Streamed
You should also download the official Google I/O app 2016, available on Google Play, from which you will have access to the entire agenda, you can add reminders so that you don't miss any conferences, and of course, you can also follow them live.
Topics
These conferences are usually very successful among those present. And they are always an open door for developers but let's look at what's coming in a little detail:
Android N
Although Google already presented the next version of its operating system for mobile phones and tablets, Android N, in March, it is likely that the multinational will reveal more details of the final version.
At the moment we know that it will incorporate a split screen for multitasking, quick settings adjustments, battery improvements, as well as new emojis, although the most interesting thing about Android N is that it could add an alternative to 3D Touch, or at least that is what the latest rumors say.
It is even possible that they will reveal the name of this version. Everything indicates that it will be called Nutella but, to find out, we will have to pay attention to Wednesday's conference.
Android VR
Android VR is a new virtual reality platform based on Android.
Android VR appeared on the Google Play developer website a few days ago. In addition, there are rumors that the company will launch glasses similar to the Samsung Gear VR.
The leaks say that they will have more advanced technology than those of the Korean multinational, but will have a lower quality than the HTC Vive and the Oculus Rift.
Likewise, Google is expected to show developers how they can create apps, games and new experiences with this platform.
Android TV
It will be one of the protagonists during this Google IO 2016.
We have various conferences where they will explain the latest news for television. A few days ago we received the rumor of Youtube Unplugged, the service that Google is preparing for 2017.
We could see it announced during next week's event. What is clear is that Android TV and Google want to enhance the creation of live content. Fight head to head with traditional television.
Multi-window
This is a radical change in the Android interface, a leap in design equivalent to what we saw with Honeycomb for tablets or Lollipop and Material Design.
On mobile phones it may not be so radical, but since this year Android has wanted to convince users of larger devices, especially laptops and tablets. A field where ChromeOS was Google's bet but Android could be its substitute.
Chrome OS and Auto
Although the company does not want to admit it, Chrome OS and Android are integrating, and may become a single operating system.
Chrome OS can already run some Android applications, but everything indicates that Google could enable the entire Play Store so that computers with this software can run all the apps in the store.
On the other hand is the automotive part of Google. There are those who assure that we will see news related to Android Auto, although not with certainty because two years have passed since its initial presentation and the company has not revealed any big news for a long time.
Project Tango
Tango technology allows the world to be mapped in 3D, allowing users to know how a piece of furniture looks in their home or how to redesign apartments.
It is known that Lenovo and Google are working together on the first modular smartphone of both companies, but the date of its launch is not yet known.
It is also said that Project Tango will be able to connect in some way with Android VR.
Messaging and chat bots
The world of instant messaging is a trend, but chat bots are being one of the great revelations of 2016.
After Facebook and Microsoft revealed that they are thinking about integrating new bots into their Skype and Messenger platforms, it is not surprising that Google wants to present something similar. Google would present a group messaging app that would work similarly to WhatsApp.
Chirp
hirp is the code name for Google's project to create a voice assistant for the home.
A device equivalent to the Amazon Echo that would allow us to access the potential of Google Now (or whatever the software platform that comes with the product is called). At Nest they have had many problems creating products for the home, we hope that Chirp is the beginning of a change in trend.
Conclusion
Google I/O usually launches several interesting technologies, but many of them don't have a place in the daily life of the average user. In previous editions, we've seen great advances in Google's operating system for mobile phones and tablets, as well as Android Wear and Android Pay. One of the most striking was Google Glass, presented as a great revolution but which, currently, has been forgotten.
Another similar case was that of Nexus Q, a multimedia streaming device that improved the network connection of Google devices. Furthermore, it should also be noted that Marshmallow, the latest version of its software to date, only works on 7.5% of Google smartphones.
Updated on: 18/05/2016 00:00:00
Source of Information: TICBeat / Androide Libre
