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Google I/O 2022 Recap: Everything you need to know from Google?s big tech e
Google I/O 2022 Recap: Everything you need to know from Google?s big tech event
The first day of Google I/O 2022 is done and dusted, and boy is there so much exciting stuff to talk about. While Google I/O has traditionally remained a software-focused event, the story was a bit different this year. The new Pixel hardware stole the show this time around, as Google not only announced the Pixel 6a and Pixel Watch but also gave us an early look at the upcoming Pixel 7 series and the Pixel Tablet. We at XDA have been hard at work bringing you all the major announcements and juicy bits from Google I/O 2022. But for many, keeping up with the busy news cycle can be a bit overwhelming. That’s why we’ve rounded up all the major announcements from Google I/O 2022 in this post. Here’s a quick recap of every major announcement from the event. Pixel 6a: Meet the latest Google mid-ranger As expected, Google officially unveiled its latest affordable smartphone: the Pixel 6a. The new model brings notable upgrades over its predecessor, including an updated design inspired by the vanilla Pixel 6, a switch to Google?s in-house Tensor chipset, new camera tricks, etc. Unlike last year?s model, the Pixel 6a will be released in more markets, including India. The big surprise Google surprised us all with a sneak peek at its next flagships, the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, seemingly in an attempt to get ahead of inevitable leaks. The phones will pack the next-gen Tensor chip and run Android 13 out of the box. We?ll have to wait until later this year for more details like specs and pricing. Pixel Watch: Google?s first-ever smartwatch is here The Pixel Watch, Google?s worst-kept wearable secret, is officially coming later this fall. This is Google?s first-ever smartwatch, and while we don?t know quite a lot about its hardware, Google has confirmed it will run Wear OS 3 and offer Fitbit integration. Pixel Buds Pro The Pixel Buds Pro is the latest addition to Google?s TWS earbuds lineup. The new truly wireless earbuds take on similar offerings from Apple, Samsung, and Sony, and pack a host of premium features like ANC, spatial audio, and 11 hours of playback time for $199. More smartphones can now try out the Android 13 beta The second Android 13 beta is here, and this time non-Pixel phones are also invited to the party. Although a smaller update, the latest release brings a couple of notable features like a new predictive back gesture, new permission to use exact alarms, and better support for Bluetooth LE Audio. Google Pixel owners can enroll their device into the beta program to try out the latest software. OnePlus, Realme, OPPO, Vivo, Xiaomi, and others have also announced their own Android 13 beta program for select flagships. Google Wallet is here to replace your physical wallet We are all familiar with Google?s knack for rebranding and killing services. At Google I/O 2022, we got another reminder of that, with the company announcing a rebrand of Google Pay to Google Wallet. Thankfully, it?s more than a branding exercise as the new Google Wallet goes beyond what Google Pay has to offer. It will allow users to store payment cards, student ID cards, flight boarding pass, movie tickets, digital car keys, and much more ? essentially replacing your physical wallet. Google Wallet will replace Google Pay in all countries except the US, Singapore, and India. Check out Karthik’s full breakdown here. Wear OS 3: More watches, more apps Last year, Google and Samsung teamed up to launch Wear OS 3, a new unified platform that brings the best of Google and Samsung under one umbrella. While Wear OS 3 is currently exclusive to the Galaxy Watch 4 series, more Wear OS 3-powered watches are on the way, with the Pixel Watch being the most notable one of the lot.
Google says simply baking new tablet features into Android isn?t enough. The app experience also needs to be optimized if we are to reap the full benefits of large screens of tablets. To that end, Google is updating more than 20 of its first-party apps, including YouTube Music, Google Maps, Google Photos, Play Store, and Google TV, to look and work better on Android tablets. Popular third-party apps such as TikTok, Facebook, Zoom, and Canva will also be getting similar UI updates. Finally, Google is also improving Google Play discovery to make it easier for users to discover apps optimized for tablets. Google also teased the new Pixel Tablet that will launch sometime in 2023. We don?t know a whole about the tablet at this point, but it looks quite dated due to its chunky bezels. Google Assistant: New ways to summon your digital assistant
Google has announced a bunch of useful features for Chrome OS as part of the new Better Together initiative.
Last month, Google announced a new Google Search feature called Multisearch, allowing users to use photos and text simultaneously for a search query. Now the feature is picking up a new trick: Near me. When you?re Multisearching with an image and text, simply add ?near me? to your query to quickly lookup local restaurants and shops. Google I/O 2022 isn’t done yet. We’ll keep updating this post as new announcements happen, so be sure to check back. In the meantime, check out Google’s 12-minute video summary of the main keynote from the video linked below. The post Google I/O 2022 Recap: Everything you need to know from Google?s big tech event appeared first on XDA. More... |
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