So far, Google has teased some big changes in store for its developer-centric annual bash, Google I/O. The event will be held next month on May 20-21. In a move that highlights the company’s evolving focus, Google will be relegating news about Android to a side show, opting instead to share updates through a dedicated virtual event called “The Android Show: I/O Edition.” This event will air on May 13.
In a major shift, on Monday, Google provided a preview into how it plans to start displaying Android updates. This shift signifies a thrilling new course for the tech behemoth. Normally all this Android news would have been overshadowed by a massive showing during the main conference, but not this year. This year we’re diving really deep in a new priority area — artificial intelligence (AI). After all, reports are already surfacing saying that Google I/O was going to be 60% AI.
Sarah Lane, one of the producers for TechCrunch, recognized the significance of this move and reported on it during her coverage of that event. Having joined TechCrunch in August 2011 and previously worked at ReadWriteWeb for over three years, she brings extensive experience from various sectors, including banking, retail, and software. Her insights into the tech industry often shed light on how companies like Google adapt their strategies in response to emerging trends.
The virtual event “The Android Show: I/O Edition” is expected to provide developers and users with detailed information regarding upcoming Android updates. By separating these updates from the primary conference, Google may aim to streamline its messaging and focus on other innovations that it plans to reveal during Google I/O.
This decision is a natural fit in the direction the tech industry has been heading. The race for AI advancements Companies are focusing on AI more than ever before. As businesses and consumers alike become more interested in AI technology, Google seems poised to showcase its advancements in this area during the main conference.
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