Late last month, a rumor suggested the arrival of a new LG Wear OS device that would feature a hybrid analog design. A day before I/O 2018, a new FCC filing from LG suggests that this watch is real and could feature a redesigned interface to account for the rumored form factor.
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Google announces Phantogram and Justice for I/O 2018 concert
Google announced this year’s I/O special music guests this morning in an email sent to Google I/O 2018 badge holders. This year’s concert will feature electronic rock group Phantogram opening for French electronic music duo Justice.
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Exclusive: Some new Google app icons, and what they might mean for I/O 2018 [Gallery]
You may have noticed that we got our hands on some as-yet unreleased Google app icons this week, and we’ve slowly been trickling them out as we’ve become a little more confident on what they might mean. While all we have are these little icons and their names for now, here’s the full gallery of all the ones we have and what they might mean for announcements at Google I/O next week…
Fuchsia Friday: Where is Fuchsia at Google I/O 2018?
With I/O just around the corner, many are left wondering why Fuchsia doesn’t seem to be present. While that does, at first, seem to be the case, the truth is a little more complicated.
Here’s what Google might have planned for Google Photos at I/O 2018
Google Photos is undoubtedly one of Google’s most successful software products of the last few years; it has quickly become the go-to photo storing and sharing platform for many iOS and Android users alike. And with that, a notable presence at I/O, as has been the case in years past (Photos was announced at I/O 2015, by the way), is perhaps expected for I/O 2018.
Here’s some of what we think might be coming for Photos this year based on information from our APK Insight series and various sources familiar with the company’s plans…
Google I/O 2018 for Android updated w/ more detailed map, navigation, & Assistant Action
With I/O 2018 less than a week away, Google has updated the official Android companion app with a more detailed map and better navigation tools for conference attendees. Meanwhile, earlier in the week, Google also launched an Assistant Action.
LG teases new Google Lens features to be unveiled at Google I/O 2018
LG officially unveiled its latest flagship smartphone today with the LG G7 ThinQ. The phone offers quite a few new features, but one of its most interesting aspects is how it integrates Google Assistant. Hidden in LG’s press release, though, is an interesting tidbit about Google Lens – we’re getting new features at I/O.
What to expect from Google I/O 2018: Android P, ‘Material Design 2,’ Android Things, and more
Another year, another Google I/O. This year, we’re headed back to the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California, to hear and see yet again what Google has in store for developers (and the rest of us!). But as is the case every year, we’re not entirely in the dark on what kinds of announcements and products we’ll see on the Shoreline stage, so let’s take a quick tour through some of the most obvious — and not-so-obvious — expectations we have for this year.
Google I/O 2018 app for iOS teases ‘brand new media experience’ for Android Auto
Last week, Google updated the I/O Android app for the 2018 edition of the developer conference. The counterpart iOS application was released this evening and it reveals that Android Auto is set to get a “brand new media experience.”
What exactly is this so-called ‘Material Design 2,’ and what will it look like?
If you follow Google at all, you’ve probably heard this “Material Design 2” buzzword that’s been going around since February. At that point it was little more than just number, but as I mentioned, we had rudimentary evidence that there was really something to this. Long story short, we’d heard whispers as far back as early last year that Google was working on a spiritual successor to Material Design, but didn’t have any tangible evidence to back that up.
Now, there’s lots of evidence, enough so in fact that we can start to piece together exactly what it is Google’s doing here. Whatever you want to call it, Google’s reimagining its approach to design, so let’s tear this apart…
Google updates I/O 2018 app w/ latest Material Design stylings, simplified navigation [Gallery]
With I/O 2018 just 12 days away, Google has updated the companion Android app for livestreamers and in-person attendees at the Shoreline Amphitheater. The app features a heavy dosage of Google’s latest Material Design stylings, while the client is simplified compared to previous years.
2018 Google Play Award nominees announced highlighting best Android apps & games
Since 2016, the Google Play Awards have recognized the top apps and games for Android available on the Play Store. The nominees for the 2018 edition are now out with several new categories focussing on growth areas and recent trends.
Google’s latest I/O 2018 sessions hint at ‘exciting updates’ for Google Photos, .app domain launch
With I/O 2018 kicking off in under a month, Google has added new sessions, office hours, and other events to the schedule. New entires hint at “exciting” Google Photos updates, the launch of the .app domain, and more.
Google already notifying winners of the I/O 2018 ticket drawing
The ticket drawing period for Google I/O 2018 opened last week and just closed yesterday afternoon. This morning, Google is notifying the winners of tickets for its annual developer conference.
How to apply for the Google I/O 2018 lottery
With Google I/O 2018 fast approaching, it’s now time to apply for a ticket if you want to attend the developer conference. Thankfully, the application process is straightforward, but it does require you to place a $1,150 (or $375 for academic) hold on your credit or debit card. Here’s how to apply…
Ticket drawing for Google I/O 2018 opens, general admission $1,150
Last month, Google teased I/O 2018 with a series of clues and puzzles that revealed the dates and location of its annual developer conference. Today, the ticket drawing window officially opens and runs till next week.
Google confirms I/O 2018 dates, ticket applications open Feb. 22
At midnight today, Google released a series of puzzles that when solved, unveiled the location and dates for I/O 2018. Sundar Pichai this afternoon confirmed the date, while Google announced that the ticket application process will begin next month.
Google has begun teasing I/O 2018 with multiple encrypted puzzles [Update: May 8-10]
Every year, Google likes to tease information about its yearly developer conference, typically held during the summer months. At midnight, Google’s Developers Twitter account sent out an encrypted message, providing the first hint as to when I/O 2018 will be held…