Google I/O, or simply I/O, is an annual developer conference held by Google in Mountain View, California. The name "I/O"[1] is taken from the number googol, with the "I" representing the first digit "1" in a googol and the "O" representing the second digit "0" in the number.[2] The format of the event is similar to Google Developer Day.
| Google I/O | |
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| Date(s) | May–June (1–3 days) |
| Frequency | Annual |
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| Founded | May 28, 2008 |
| Most recent | May 14, 2024 |
| Attendance | 5000 (est.) |
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| Website | io |
Key Announcements and Milestones
edit- 2008: Launch of the Android platform, the Open Handset Alliance, and introduction of various APIs for Google Maps and YouTube.
- 2009: Introduction of the Google Wave communication platform.
- 2010: Announcement of Android 2.2 Froyo, Google TV, and the App Inventor for Android.
- 2011: Unveiling of Android 3.1 Honeycomb, Google Music Beta, and the Android Open Accessory API.
- 2012: Introduction of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, Nexus 7 tablet, Nexus Q, and Project Glass demonstrations.
- 2013: Launch of Google Play Music All Access, Google Hangouts, and enhancements to Google Maps.
- 2014: Announcement of Android 5.0 Lollipop, Material Design, Android Auto, Android TV, and Android Wear.
- 2015: Introduction of Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Google Photos, and Project Brillo for IoT.
- 2016: Launch of Google Assistant, Google Home, Allo and Duo apps, and Android Instant Apps.
- 2017: Announcement of Google Lens, Android Oreo, and Google.ai for AI research initiatives.
- 2018: Introduction of Android P (later named Android Pie), Google Duplex, and further enhancements to Google Assistant and Google News.
- 2019: Launch of the Pixel 3a and 3a XL, updates to Google Assistant, and the introduction of Project Mainline for Android updates.
- 2021: Announcement of Android 12 with Material You design, enhancements to Wear OS, and Project Starline for video conferencing.
- 2022: Updates to Google's AI and machine learning capabilities, introduction of new privacy controls, enhancements to Google Workspace, and various updates to Android and Wear OS.
- 2023: Focus on Generative AI (PaLM 2) for core products, introduction of Pixel Fold (first foldable phone), Pixel 7a (most durable A-Series phone), and Pixel Tablet.
- 2024: New iteration of Gemini AI and Firebase Genkit, a framework for creating and deploying applications with AI features.[3][4] SGE or Search Generative Experience rebranded as AI Overviews. It will initially be rolled out as a Beta in the US, followed by a roll out in the other countries.
References
edit- ^ "Google I/O 2024: Everything You Need to Know - Iconic Topic". May 8, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ Gartenberg, Chaim (May 9, 2023). "The meaning of I/O: How Google's annual event got its name". The Keyword. Google. Archived from the original on May 10, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- ^ Ken Yeung (May 14, 2024). "Google introduces Firebase Genkit, a developer framework for building AI-powered apps". venturebeat.com. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ Kyle Barr (May 15, 2024). "Everything Announced at Google I/O: Gemini Takes Over". Gizmodo. Retrieved May 16, 2024.