GOOGLE I/O Posts on XDA

Google publishes new puzzle for revealing I/O 2022 information

Google publishes new puzzle for revealing I/O 2022 information

March 16, 2022
Google I/O is a yearly event targeted mainly at developers, which is usually where we get our first good look at the yearly Android release and (occasionally) upcoming hardware products. Google usually creates a puzzle or teaser that leads to revealing the dates for I/O, and now the puzzle for I/O 2022 is live. The new...
Google I/O 2021 schedule goes live: Here’s what to look out for

Google I/O 2021 schedule goes live: Here’s what to look out for

April 28, 2021
Earlier this month, Google announced when its highly-anticipated developer conference will take place. Google I/O 2021 kicks off on May 18th and lasts through May 20th, and it'll be a virtual event that's free for anyone to attend. Today, Google published the full schedule for the event, giving us an overview of what sessions will...
Google I/O 2021 is a free-to-attend virtual event this year starting May 18th

Google I/O 2021 is a free-to-attend virtual event this year starting May 18th

April 7, 2021
Google has announced its I/O developer conference will return this year as a virtual event. The show had to be canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kicking off on May 18 through May 20, the event will give Google an opportunity to showcase Android 12 — plus whatever else the company has in store....
Google Announces Actions on Google Challenge

Google Announces Actions on Google Challenge

May 30, 2017
Recent Google I/O has shown how important the Google Assistant is for the company. Google is encouraging developers to publish their apps for Google Assistant by announcing a challenge. The winner can get $10,000 and a free entry to Google I/O 2018. What exactly is this challenge about? In Google's words -- Actions on Google is...
Google I/O 2017 Showcased a Clearer, More-Focused Agenda for Google Products

Google I/O 2017 Showcased a Clearer, More-Focused Agenda for Google Products

May 22, 2017
Something was different about this year’s Google I/O; something special, perhaps even grounded. Its an event where we have come to expect moonshots and overly idealistic solutions to problems that do not exist or are grossly misrepresented, but that has changed. Last year’s Google I/O was a turning point, moving towards a more mature and grown-up...
A Summary of Google’s 101 Announcements at I/O 2017

A Summary of Google’s 101 Announcements at I/O 2017

May 22, 2017
The most anticipated event of the year for Android developers and Google fans is officially over. During the I/O 2017, Google announced many new features and improvements that should make their projects even better. Emily Wood, Google's Manager of Global Communication and Public Affairs, published a blog post with all 101 announcements that took place in...
Google Is Working On A Chromebook Emulator to Test Android Apps on Large Screens

Google Is Working On A Chromebook Emulator to Test Android Apps on Large Screens

May 20, 2017
Google is working on an emulator that will allow developers to test their applications on large screens without an actual Chrome OS device. This plan was announced during Google I/O 2017. Chromebooks are not as popular as Google would like them to be outside of education. Most developers focus on app development for phones and tablets...
Android O Users Will Update Graphics Drivers Through Play Store

Android O Users Will Update Graphics Drivers Through Play Store

May 20, 2017
During the Android Fireside Chat that took place at Google I/O 2017, a nice new feature was discussed. It was revealed that users of Android O will be able to update their graphics drivers through the Play Store. This might be one of the most exciting features of the upcoming Android. We know very little about...
Google Updates Complications API for Android Wear, Introduces Wear UI And Open-Sources Components

Google Updates Complications API for Android Wear, Introduces Wear UI And Open-Sources Components

May 19, 2017
One of the announcements made at Google I/O is an updated Complications API. It will allow Android Wear developers to easily implement complications into watch faces. We have discussed Android Wear 2.0 earlier this year. The system is a huge step forward in terms of usability. Google wants to give developers the tools to create the...
Android O Redesigns Emojis – Get Them Now on Android 5.0+

Android O Redesigns Emojis – Get Them Now on Android 5.0+

May 18, 2017
During our earlier coverage of what is new in the first public Android O Beta release (Android O Developer Preview 2), some users noted that we had forgotten to mention the new emojis. No, we didn't forget about our little blob friends. We wanted to wait so you can get your hands on the new, more...
Netflix’s SafetyNet Exclusion is Actually a New Feature in the Google Play Console

Netflix’s SafetyNet Exclusion is Actually a New Feature in the Google Play Console

May 18, 2017
Last week, the news about the Netflix application being hidden for rooted users when searching the Play Store made waves across the community. At first it wasn't quite clear exactly why this was happening but then Netflix released a statement saying this was intended behavior. The company said they were using Google's Widevine DRM as a way...
Android Pay Coming to Canada, Russia, Spain, Brazil, and Taiwan

Android Pay Coming to Canada, Russia, Spain, Brazil, and Taiwan

May 18, 2017
Two weeks ago we informed that Android Pay is launching in Taiwan. The report is now officially confirmed, as Google plans to expand its Android Pay to Canada, Russia, Spain, Brazil, and of course, Taiwan. The announcement took place during one of the conferences at Google I/O 2017. The reports in Russian media suggest that Android Pay...