Google I/O 2023: latest Android additions, Material design, and AI, included in the session list
The Google I/O 2023 is almost upon us and we will be witnessing a lot of Google products ranging from hardware to software. Let’s take a look at the expectations from the event.
Expectations from the Google I/O 2023
The Google I/O 2023 has sections for the various Google products but first off, there are four high-level focuses for the Google products and 18 topics/products. The high-level focuses are:
- Mobile: Develop for a range of audiences and form factors.
- Web: Create fast, secure sites and apps for the open web.
- Al: Bring the power of machine learning to apps and workflows.
- Cloud: Simplify and scale end-to-end development.
And the 18 topics/products are:
Accessibility, Ads, AI / Machine Learning, Android, AR/VR, Chrome OS, Cloud, Design, Firebase, Flutter, Google Assistant, Google Play, Internet of Things (IoT), Location/Maps, Open Source, Smart Home, Wear OS, and Web.
The Google I/O 2023 spiced up with the I/O adventure chat which “allows you to interact with the developer community in a virtual chat setting. You can also connect with Googlers to ask questions and discuss the latest product announcements.” So let’s take a look at what’s new from the various Google products.
How to build high-quality experiences on Wear OS
“From adding tiles to integrating notifications, there are plenty of opportunities for your Wear OS app to shine. Learn how to set your app apart by adding surfaces and features to drive engagement. Designers can preview new and exciting updates for building Wear OS watch faces.”
What’s new in Android Accessibility
Learn about new Android accessibility features and developer updates to help you build apps for everyone.
What’s new in Android
Get the latest news in Android development: Android 14, form factors, Jetpack, Compose, tooling, and performance.
What’s new in Google Pay and Google Wallet
“Discover the latest updates to Google Pay and Wallet. Learn about partnerships within the Google ecosystem that minimize fraud and bring more verified payment methods to more markets. Dive into new API features that allow developers to optimize checkout conversions and testing. Explore the expanded support for Google Wallet across Android and Wearables, verticals, and experiences.”
What’s new in ChromeOS
Learn about the latest innovations, tools, and developer guidance to create world-class app experiences for ChromeOS.
What’s new in Material Design
“Join Material for an overview of the latest evolution to our design language, Material You, and a look at our vision of the future of design systems. We’ll showcase new components and features that enable designers and developers to create beautiful, usable experiences. This session will also dive into motion capabilities, new color customization features, Android and Flutter library updates, and design tooling that helps integrate Material Design into your workflow.”
What’s new in AR
Get the latest on Google AR, including updates to ARCore, Google’s augmented reality platform for developers. Learn how it’s easier than ever to build world-anchored, immersive experiences.
What’s new in Firebase
Learn all about the new features and announcements around building full-stack apps in Firebase.
What’s new in Dart and Flutter
Learn the latest from Dart and Flutter, including how to build beautiful native apps for any platform.
What’s new in Google Play
Learn about the latest tools and updates designed to help you grow your business on Google Play.
What’s new in Google Home
Discover how your connected devices can do more with Google Home using Matter and Automation.
What’s new in web
Showcase of new features and APIs that became stable across browsers on the Web Platform this year.
What’s new in Generative Al
“Large Language Models (LLMs) are capturing the imaginations of people around the world. Today, at Google I/O, we’re excited to share a new suite of tools that make it easy for developers to build on top of our best models. In this hands-on keynote, we’ll introduce tools and APIs you can use that equip computers with the ability to comprehend and generate natural language with a kind of nuance and fluidity that wasn’t possible before”
What’s new in Google Cloud
Learn how Google Cloud and generative Al will help you develop faster and more efficiently.
What’s new in machine learning
Get a tour of Google’s machine-learning ecosystem for developers.
Here are some other “What’s new” sessions
- What’s new in the Android development tools
- What’s new in Anderson’s privacy and security
- What’s new in Firebase’s Android SDK
- What’s new in Health on Android
- What’s new in Kotlin for Android
- What’s new in TV and Intro to compose
- What’s new in Web on Android
- What’s new with Android for cars
- What’s new in Cloud Firestone
- What’s new in Firebase crashlytics
- What’s new in Firebase’s Flutter SDK
- What’s new in Angular
- What’s new in Chrome Extensions
- What’s new in Web UI
- What’s new in Web animations
- What’s new in TensorFlow and Keras
So there you have it, the Google I/O 2023 has got a lot of things to show to the Android community. For reference, the date for the Google I/O 2023 is May 10.
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