Google I/O kicks off on Tuesday, May 7th, and while the annual developer conference goes until May 9th, most of the big announcements will happen during the 90-minute keynote starting at 1PM ET (10AM PT).
We expect to hear a lot more about Android Q during the keynote, building on what’s already in the beta with an in-depth look at new features. Google doesn’t usually share an exact release date for its major Android updates, but we should leave I/O with a good sense of what Android Q will bring when it’s released later in 2019.
Google may also share big figures and milestones for Google Assistant, followed by new features coming to the virtual assistant. Maybe we’ll even see a few updates for Duplex, its potentially time-saving, controversial feature that uses AI to place phone calls and make reservations on your behalf.
I/O is typically focused on software, but it seems likely that it will make several hardware announcements this year. Based on the high frequency of rumors for Google’s Pixel 3A midrange phone, we may see it onstage during the keynote. The I/O keynote might also bring an unveiling of the rumored Nest Hub Max.
You’ll find all of the latest news and all of the other big stories below, so stay tuned for updates.
May 15, 2019, 12:00 PM UTCVlad Savov
Google and OnePlus are embracing the junior flagship trend
Don’t call it a midrange phone
May 10, 2019, 12:07 AM UTCDieter Bohn
With the Pixel 3A, T-Mobile just proved how broken the RCS Chat rollout has become
The Pixel 3 and 3A won’t have RCS on T-Mobile
May 9, 2019, 10:17 PM UTCNick Statt
Google is starting to reveal the secrets of its experimental Fuchsia OS
Fuchsia may hold the key to the future of Android, Chrome, and everything in between
May 9, 2019, 8:57 PM UTCAndrew Marino
Listen to The Vergecast live at Google I/O
Featuring Hiroshi Lockheimer and Stephanie Cuthbertson
May 9, 2019, 3:00 PM UTCNatt Garun
One year later, restaurants are still confused by Google Duplex
Google Duplex works until it breaks in unexpected ways
May 9, 2019, 12:00 PM UTCDan Seifert
Google’s Nest changes risk making the smart home a little dumber
Google is trading Nest’s platform for Google Assistant, and the implications could be huge for the smart home ecosystem
May 8, 2019, 10:51 PM UTCNick Statt
Volvo’s Polestar 2 with Android Automotive is how all car software should be designed
The latest iteration of Google’s in-car software is approaching its final, consumer form
May 8, 2019, 9:27 PM UTCChaim Gartenberg
What could the ‘A’ stand for in Pixel 3A? Let’s discuss
You’re welcome, Google
May 8, 2019, 4:25 PM UTCJon Porter
Android TV’s redesigned Play Store is all about simple signups
It’s coming later this year
May 8, 2019, 1:07 AM UTCSean Hollister
Read Google’s new Nest privacy promise and tell me if you’re swayed
Does it make you feel better about inviting Google into your home?
May 7, 2019, 9:33 PM UTCChaim Gartenberg
Pixel 3A vs. Pixel 3: how the specs compare for Google’s latest phones
Comparing the specs of Google’s current flagship against the new, cheaper model
May 7, 2019, 8:39 PM UTCNick Statt
Google reveals it’s working on foldable phone prototypes
But don’t expect a foldable Pixel any time soon
May 7, 2019, 8:33 PM UTCChaim Gartenberg
Google reveals that 10 percent of devices are using Android 9 Pie, nine months after its release
The first numbers that Google has revealed for Android Pie since its launch
May 7, 2019, 8:06 PM UTCRussell Brandom
Google is pushing back against ad tracking in Chrome
‘People prefer ads that are personalized to their needs and interests’
May 7, 2019, 7:20 PM UTCNatt Garun
The 8 biggest announcements from the Google I/O 2019 keynote
New phones, a smart display, and more Google Assistant
May 7, 2019, 7:15 PM UTCDieter Bohn
Google’s head of hardware is betting big on ambient computing
Rick Osterloh on integrating Nest, making the Pixel 3A, and more
May 7, 2019, 6:49 PM UTCNick Statt and Dieter Bohn
Google Nest: Why Google finally embraced Nest as its smart home brand
The search giant’s smart home division is now called Google Nest
May 7, 2019, 6:46 PM UTCAdi Robertson
Google’s AR walking directions come to Pixel phones today
It’s a limited preview of the feature we heard about last year
May 7, 2019, 6:39 PM UTCCameron Faulkner
A time-lapse camera mode is coming to all Google Pixel phones
Another new mode is nothing but a good thing
May 7, 2019, 6:36 PM UTCJames Vincent
Google’s Project Euphonia helps make speech tech more accessible to people with disabilities
Improving speech recognition software for people with voice impairments
May 7, 2019, 6:35 PM UTCAdi Robertson
Google’s new Pixel phones won’t support Daydream VR
The Pixel 3A’s screen introduced compatibility issues
May 7, 2019, 6:30 PM UTCAshley Carman
Verizon’s Pixel exclusivity is over: Pixel 3A is coming to T-Mobile, Sprint, US Cellular
The Pixel 3, 3 XL, and 3A will be on sale through nearly every major US carrier
May 7, 2019, 6:27 PM UTCDieter Bohn
Google Pixel 3A review: a $399 phone with a great camera
At $399 and $479, respectively, the Pixel 3A and 3A XL are great deals
May 7, 2019, 6:24 PM UTCDami Lee
Google won’t let you turn off the light on your indoor Nest cameras anymore
A new commitment to privacy
May 7, 2019, 6:23 PM UTCVlad Savov
Google announces the Pixel 3A and 3A XL, starting at $399
For those who wanted the glorious Pixel camera in a more affordable package
