Android 13
We expect that Google will publicly show Android 13 at I/O 2022. After all, the tech giant announces a new version of Android at every Google I/O conference. It has also released the first Android 13 beta, with new beta versions to come each month until the official Android 13 release this fall.
Android 13 could bring a slew of new features
Because Android 13 will possibly have many new features, we will just highlight only a few of them here. If you want to learn more about the new features Android 13 could bring, visit: Android 13: Everything you need to know.With Android 13, apps may have to ask for permission to display notifications after installation. Yes, at the moment you can prevent an app from sending notifications, but they are turned on by default when you install it.
It is also rumored that Android 13 could allow you to choose a different language for a particular app, without changing the global language settings.
Android 13 may also be able to notify you when it detects that an app is excessively draining your battery in the background. The notification will appear once every 24 hours if the draining continues. The newest version of Android may also come with a Phantom Process Killer, thus preventing background apps from hogging up the phone’s CPU.
Google Pixel Watch
The Google Pixel Watch is something that has been rumored for years. It was first rumored that it would come in October 2021, but it got delayed. The reason, back then, was the global chip shortage crisis.
But in a tweet from March, leaker Jon Prosser stated that Google will only tease the Pixel Watch at I/O. Instead, the tech giant could officially announce its first-ever smartwatch with the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro in October. We’ll know what the deal is soon enough.
Google I/O ’22
From what I understand, Google will officially be announcing the Pixel 6a + “teasing” the Pixel Watch.
Pixel 6a launch (in most markets) pushed to July 28th.
Pixel Watch will be formally announced and launched with Pixel 7 and 7 Pro in October. pic.twitter.com/IwwRX2pZtR
— Jon Prosser (@jon_prosser) March 24, 2022
What to expect from the Google Pixel Watch?
From a recently taken photo of a Pixel Watch compared to a Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, we can see that Google’s upcoming smartwatch has a round shape with a round display. Although the Pixel Watch looks smaller, the screen size is almost identical to that of the Watch 4 Classic.
Google Pixel 6a
It is extremely likely for Google to announce the budget Pixel 6a at this year’s Google I/O. Google has already unveiled phones from the “a” series during its developer conferences. Also, according to leaker Jon Prosser, Google will officially announce the Pixel 6a at this year’s Google I/O. He also added that the Pixel 6a’s release in most markets has been pushed to July 28th.
What do we expect the Google Pixel 6a to have under the hood?
Other possible specs for the Google Pixel 6a are:
- 6.2-inch OLED display with 2400 x 1080 pixel resolution and 60Hz refresh rate
- 12.2MP primary Sony IMX363 imaging sensor
- Secondary ultra-wide-angle lens with 12MP Sony IMX386 sensor
- 8MP front camera with IMX355 sensor
- 4,800mAh battery
- 30W fast charging
- 128GB storage
- 152.2 x 71.8 x 8.7mm dimensions
We may see new Google Pixel Buds
According to leaker Jon Prosser, Google may soon release new earbuds named Pixel Buds Pro. Sadly, He didn’t say much else besides the earphones’ possible colors, which are Real Red, Carbon, Limoncello, and Fog. But judging by the “Pro” name, we expect these earbuds to be able to compete with other “Pro” earphones like the Galaxy Buds Pro, Beats Fit Pro, and AirPods Pro.
We sincerely hope Google will announce the Pixel Buds Pro at the event tomorrow. The company, after all, doesn’t have a specific event at which it announces its latest earphones, and let’s not forget that it introduced its budget Pixel Buds A-Series via a blog post. So, you never know how and when Google will announce its new Pixel Buds.
What topics do we expect Google I/O 2022 to cover?
Recently, on Twitter, Google posted a poll asking users to vote on which updates they are most excited to see at this year’s Google I/O. The company provided four options:
- Security Updates
- Messaging Updates
- Cross-Device Updates
- New Partnerships
The Material Design team also posted a poll asking users which of the following topics Android fans were looking forward to seeing at I/O:
- Variable type fonts
- Design and accessibility
- Chatting with our team
- All of the above
These polls were likely meant to tease the public and hint at what topics we may expect at Google I/O 2022.
How to watch Google I/O 2022
Tomorrow, Google I/O will take place at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. As a spokesperson from Google stated, “This year’s event will be broadcast in front of a limited live audience and is completely free and open to everyone virtually.” You will be able to watch the event directly on YouTube. But for your convenience, we have embedded the live stream video directly into this article. So, Tomorrow, at approximately 1 pm Eastern (and 10 am Pacific), come to PhoneArena and read all about the latest Google products and Android 13 features. Don’t worry if you won’t be able to watch the live stream of Google I/O 2022; the conference will be later available to watch on demand.
