It is virtually Google IO time once more, and Google IO 2023 seems to be set to be essentially the most vital of those occasions in years. We’re anticipating a number of bulletins round Google {hardware}, software program, and providers, and we’re counting down the times to Wednesday, Might 10 and the present’s important keynote presentation.

Google IO, like Apple’s WWDC, is ostensibly for builders: Google pronounces the adjustments coming to its software program, and coders can then go away to make apps that run on prime of Android, or Put on OS, or Gmail.

In actuality, Google IO has turn out to be a showcase for every little thing Google is doing, and for the broader world in addition to for builders. This time round we’re anticipating a number of information on Google’s Pixel merchandise, its persevering with improvement of synthetic intelligence programs, and the way Google’s software program platforms are going to evolve over the subsequent yr. Be a part of us as we look ahead to the most important reveals to count on at Google IO 2023.

1. Google Pixel Fold

That is the one which we’re most positive about, as a result of Google itself has introduced that the Pixel Fold will likely be revealed on Might 10. Nonetheless, we do not presently know far more concerning the foldable, past what we are able to glean from the slick-looking eight-second video preview that Google has put out.

To the rumors then: the Google Pixel Fold is seemingly going to characteristic a 7.69-inch important display screen and a 5.79-inch cowl show, and is claimed to be operating the identical Tensor G2 chipset because the Google Pixel 7 telephones. It seems to be like we have a triple-lens rear digital camera on the again, and pricing is reportedly going to begin at $1,799 (about £1,425 / AU$2,660). 

That every one sounds promising, and though we’d have preferred a less expensive worth it is honest to say that there are many the reason why the Pixel Fold may beat the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Four and doubtlessly turn out to be one of the best foldable cellphone.

2. Google Pixel 7a

At this stage it could be an actual shock if the Pixel 7a wasn’t introduced at Google IO 2023. The newest in Google’s mid-range smartphone sequence is rumored to be bringing with it a Tensor G2 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. The 6.1-inch show, in the meantime, is seemingly going to supply a 90Hz refresh price.

That every one provides as much as efficiency that rivals the Pixel 7, if leaked benchmarks are to be believed, and price-wise we have heard unconfirmed studies that it will price $449 / £399 / AU$749. Keep in mind that the Google Pixel 6a was introduced at Google IO final yr, so there’s precedent for this reveal.

3. Android 14

Let’s not neglect the software program, which is meant to be the primary cause everyone seems to be gathering bodily and nearly for Google IO 2023. Android 14 will likely be getting lots of mentions through the course of the present, with options reminiscent of app cloning (for utilizing two accounts on the identical app) and passwordless logins anticipated to be on the best way.

Android 14 is not the one software program platform that Google develops after all, and we ought to be listening to updates round Put on OS (with an area) and ChromeOS (with out a area) too. What’s extra, Google IO is often the place for bulletins about new options in apps reminiscent of Gmail, Google Maps, Google Drive and extra.

4. Google Pixel Watch 2

There have not been too many rumors floating round concerning the Pixel Watch 2 currently, however contemplating that the unique Pixel Watch was introduced at Google IO 2022, we predict there’s an opportunity {that a} follow-up would possibly get talked about at this yr’s present.

One dependable supply says that the Pixel Watch 2 will launch alongside the Pixel eight in October, which once more would match with final yr’s schedule – and Google could effectively need to create some buzz forward of time. A quicker processor on the within and thinner bezels on the skin might be concerned.

5. Synthetic intelligence

You can say Google IO 2023 is an opportunity for the empire to strike again: the empire being Google and its long-standing innovation in and deployment of AI, and Microsoft being the usurpers. With the arrival of ChatGPT and Bing AI, it feels as if Google has been overtaken in the case of synthetic intelligence.

AI has been talked about at each earlier IO after all, and is embedded into nearly each Google product already, however count on some vital bulletins on Might 10. We’re more likely to get extra AI smarts inside Google’s apps, and most likely information of how Google Bard is being developed additional.

6. Google Pixel Pill

It looks like we have been ready for the Google Pixel Pill for an absolute age – or extra particularly, because it was first proven off at Google IO 2022. A yr on, and it should be time (or almost time) for Google to really launch it and put it on sale, and it could make sense to do it at this yr’s IO get-together.

We all know fairly a bit concerning the pill: it may double-up as a sensible dwelling hub, there’s going to be an official speaker stand accessible for it, and it may be operating the Tensor G2 chipset just like the Pixel 7. What we do not know is the worth, however the rumor is that it may price round €600 (with a straight conversion that is $675 / £530 / AU$995).

7. Google AirTags

It is fairly uncommon now for Apple to have a product with no Google equal, however we’re nonetheless ready for Google to announce its personal model of the Apple AirTag. Google IO 2023 might be the second for that to occur, with an rising variety of rumors suggesting that Google is able to unveil its personal Bluetooth-enabled tracker.

Google and Apple have already teamed as much as put anti-stalking measures into Android and iOS, so all we’d like now’s the Google {hardware}. The brand new Google AirTags, as we’re presently calling it, could effectively come beneath the Nest branding when it lastly does seem, and Google could effectively launch a revamped interface for monitoring your whole varied devices on the similar time. 

That is a fairly lengthy checklist of potential bulletins, then, and naturally there’s at all times the prospect that Google throws a curveball into the combination. We’ll have a crew at Google IO 2023 to search out out, and can preserve you up to date on the entire huge information because it occurs. Till then, be sure you know the way to watch Google IO 2023 and cross your fingers that it is all as thrilling because it guarantees to be.