Google I/Ois just around the corner, but I am not ready for another keynote flush with AI buzzwords. Instead, I want Google to show off something genuinely different.
Whether it’s your smartphone, laptop, smart TV, or smartwatch AI is at the forefront. Even the Samsung washing machine I bought recently has AI features.
Last year’s Google I/O keynote overwhelmed me with “AI this” and “AI that”. Not to mention, some of the promises made during the conference are yet to materialize. For instance, Google Search and Play Store AI features have not seen a wide rollout.
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I know Google I/O is a software-focused event, but that hasn’t stopped Google from unveiling hardware devices during the keynote. Last year, the company announced three new products: the Pixel Fold, the Pixel Tablet, and the budget-friendly Pixel 7A.
The $1,799 Pixel Fold marked Google’s entry into the foldable scene, featuring a 5.8-inch OLED outer screen that unfolds to reveal a larger 7.6-inch display. The new 11-inch Pixel functions as both your tablet and a smart display thanks to the included magnetic charging dock that also doubles as a speaker.
Google also updated its midrange A-series lineup with thePixel 7A. However, things might be different this year. If recent leaks about the company’s ambitions are any indicator, this year may be slimmer on the hardware front than I/Os of the past.
Instead of waiting for the developer conference, Google made thePixel 8Aofficial on a random Tuesday. But the smartphone hits stores on May 14th, the same day as I/O, so I expect Google to showcase its new phone alongside newAndroid 15features.
These upgrades might even be exclusive, behind a paywall. And who knows, we might witness Google’s take onAI agents, those hyped-up assistants capable of tackling tasks like booking flights and hotels, like a seasoned travel agent would. But, despite all the AI advancements we could see in the future, it doesn’t compare to the hype of a new hardware launch or announcement.
Anurag Singh was a Tech Writer on Dexerto’s UK team, expertly covering laptops, smartphones, and wearables. He covers the biggest tech news from major brands such as Apple, Samsung, and Microsoft. He also has bylines at Android Police, Neowin, MakeTechEasier, Gizmochina.
