Google I/O 2024 event today: When and where to watch, expected launches and everything you need to know

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I/O 2024. In fact, there isn't much information about the event apart from a few leaks and the official event schedule released by the company. While I/O has traditionally been a software-focused event, Google has made many hardware announcements in the past.

Last year, for example, the company launched the Pixel 7a and its first-ever Pixel Fold at I/O. This year, however, Google has already announced the Pixel 8a, which will go on sale from today. Meanwhile, reports suggest that Google may not launch its Pixel Fold 2 smartphone at this year's I/O event.

Instead, we could get a teaser for its upcoming foldable device, which is now expected to launch with the Pixel 9 series in September and also get a rebranding to Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Google is still expected to spend some time talking about the newly launched Pixel 8a, and might even highlight its AI prowess thanks to the Gemini AI integration. The wait is over for Android enthusiasts as Google is expected to reveal new features and the release date of Android 15 at its I/O 2024 event.

The latest version of Android is currently in beta and can only be tested on Pixel devices. Android 15 isn't expected to bring a major overhaul in terms of design, but it could instead include many upgrades that could help improve user privacy, productivity, and security. Google's latest operating system will also include many new features, including satellite connectivity, audio sharing, notification cooldown, app archiving and partial screen sharing.