Google I/O highlights: Pixel Fold to Bard, everything announced at keynote

At the Google I/O 2023 keynote, the company announced its advancement with regard to generative AI and conversational AI. Besides Google announced Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel 7a devices

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Sundar Pichai kicks off keynote with AI

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T-25, see you soon! tweets Sundar Pichai ahead of keynote speech at 10:30pm

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Google I/O 2023 starts streaming on YouTube

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Google Pixel 7a

The Pixel 7a has been making rounds on the web and several news reports hint at possible all-round upgrades over the Google Pixel 6a. The upcoming smartphone engineered by Google is expected to sport a 6.1-inch AMOLED screen of 90Hz refresh rate. For perspective, the Pixel 6a had a screen of 60Hz refresh rate. The Pixel 7a is expected to be powered by the second-generation Tensor chip, which is available in the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro.

As for the cameras, the Pixel 7a is reported to bring a new 64-megapixel primary camera sensor with optical image stabilisation, paired with a 12MP ultra-wide-angle sensor on the back, and a 10.8MP sensor on the front. The imaging system is expected to get the same suite of Google software as with the rest of the Pixel 7 line such as magic eraser and photo unblur.

The Pixel 7a is expected to be powered by a 4,500 mAH battery, supported by both wired and wireless charging. As for the operating system, it would boot Android 14 with Material You out of the box.

Photo: Evan Blass

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How Google I/O got its name

“I/O is representative of everything that Google has to offer for developers and beyond,” says Mike Pegg, who helped lead I/O on the marketing side from 2011 through 2017. “It’s when we share what we’re working on with the world." But how Google I/O got its name? There is a blog on it that you can read here 

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Google I/O 2023: What to expect

On the hardware side of things, Google would make announcements related to the Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold, and Pixel tablet. On the software side, perhaps, Google would detail its vision for AI with announcements related to Bard and more. Besides, there would be announcement related to Android 14 and what's in it for smartphones, foldables, and tablets.

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Google I/O 2023: How to watch online

The Google I/O 2023 will livestream on YouTube. Besides, updates from the event will be available on various Google handles on social media platform. Users can register at io.google.com to get the latest update.

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