How to watch Google I/O 2021

• Start: May 18
• End: May 20
• Website: https://events.google.com/io/?lng=en
• Venue: Online / Virtual / Streaming
• Organizer: Google

Google I/O is back. This year it’s virtual, it’s free, and everyone is invited. 

The developer conference will be held online this year after being canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic. Viewers can tune into Google’s

The full list of event programs for the three days are detailed on the master schedule. These include updates on Android, Google Pay, and interactive Q&A’s with various developers. 

Generally, I/O reveals software announcements surrounding new Google apps and services, but it’s also been used to reveal new hardware. After a year off, we’re hoping to get some seriously impressive goods.

How to watch Google IO 2021

As with virtually every tech unveiling, Google has created a YouTube Livestream for the keynote speech. You can see it above or find it by clicking here.

This is a premier-style live stream, so it’ll go live 20 minutes before the event, but you can see a placeholder image now. You can also set a reminder for when the live stream properly begins.

When the keynote takes place, we’ll be bringing you our ongoing analysis and commentary through our Google IO live blog that you’ll be able to find throughout today.

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Google I/O 2021 rumours: What to expect

I/O is largely a software-focused event, with Google entirely focusing on its core competencies. At I/O, we usually get a sneak peek of the next version of Android. Google releases the OS to developers early to get familiarise with the update before a beta release this summer. This year, Android 12 is getting a major revamp. Leaked screenshots reveal a visual change, featuring a new interface, widgets and privacy features. Google also uses its annual developer conference to announce major updates to its services and apps, including Chrome and Chrome OS. During previous events, Google announced exciting features coming to Maps and Google Assistant.

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