Google’s bustling I/O developer conference kicked off this week, offering the company a chance to announce what’s coming next for Android and Chrome OS. As well as shedding more light on what we can expect from Android N, the Californian search giant also detailed its plans for Android Auto, announced a new version of Android Wear and unveiled two new messaging apps. The company’s Android Pay contactless payments service launched in the UK, too. Here are the highlights.
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8 awesome things announced at Google I/O 2015
Google I/O’s keynote address has come and gone, and as expected the Californian company has announced a wide range of new features and services. That includes Android M, the next version of Android, and new services like Google Photos, Project Brillo and Android Pay. Let’s take a look at the biggest headlines!
How to watch Google I/O
Google’s I/O conference kicks off with an epically long (2.5 hours) keynote this evening. We previewed the event earlier, suggesting what we might see – and now we’ll see how right we were with our predictions! If you’d like to watch the event, here’s how you can follow along:
Google I/O 2015 preview: Android M, Android Wear and the Internet of Things
This Thursday, Googlers and developers across the globe will converge on San Francisco for Google I/O 2015. The tech conference is Google’s chance to announce new products and initiatives, with an epic 150-minute keynote timetabled to begin at 17:30 BST. Here’s what we’re expecting to be announced!