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Google I/O 2017

Google I/O 2017
Google CEO Sundar Pichai kicked off the online giant's biggest event of the year -- I/O Developers' Conference -- by announcing a host of new services and products including new features like Google lens, Google Assistant for iPhones and Google Play Protect for Android users. Catch all the big announcements, updates, launches and more from the three-day event here.
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09:25:57 PM IST, 18 May 2017

Will integrate Payment Request on Wompmobile, Mobify, WooCommerce, Weebly, BigCommerce, Shopify: Zach Koch

Will integrate Payment Request on Wompmobile, Mobify, WooCommerce, Weebly, BigCommerce, Shopify: Zach Koch
09:21:29 PM IST, 18 May 2017

Payment Request plays great with AMP, too: Zach Koch

Payment Request plays great with AMP, too: Zach Koch

09:20:24 PM IST, 18 May 2017

Payment Request is coming across all platforms: Zach Koch

09:18:46 PM IST, 18 May 2017

Payment Request supports Android Pay: Zach Koch

Payment Request supports Android Pay: Zach Koch
09:18:10 PM IST, 18 May 2017

Payment Request supports Android Pay: Zach Koch


09:16:59 PM IST, 18 May 2017

Bringing Payment Request to Chrome extension: Zach Koch

Bringing Payment Request to Chrome extension: Zach Koch
09:12:07 PM IST, 18 May 2017

Transaction on the web should be seamless and secure: Zach Koch on Payment Request

12:56:38 PM IST, 18 May 2017

Photo Sharing

Google Photos will be able to suggest which photos to share and whom to share them with, for example, if the person is in the photo. The company envisions a world in which amazing photos are no longer left on people's phones because other pressing things in life got in the way.

12:56:18 PM IST, 18 May 2017

Meeting Siri on her turf

Google's digital assistant is hoping to outsmart Siri on Apple's iPhone. Google is releasing its voice-controlled assistant on a free app designed for iPhone's operating system, basically competing with Apple's assistant on her own turf.
12:55:56 PM IST, 18 May 2017

Slimming Down

Though not a competitor, Google's slimmed-down phone operating system aimed at cheap Android phones is reminiscent of Facebook's own "skinny" version, called Facebook Lite. Both are aimed at getting more people to use the company's services, even if they use cheap phones.
12:54:31 PM IST, 18 May 2017

New Lens tool

Google's new Lens tool is the stuff of science fiction. It lets people point their camera at things to find out more information about them. So if you see a flower, you can point your camera at it to find out its name.

09:53:57 AM IST, 18 May 2017

Google announces cool new features for home assistant

Google announces cool new features for home assistant
09:10:59 AM IST, 18 May 2017

Google gets you info by pointing camera at it

Google's latest tool lets you point your phone's camera at places and objects to get information about them. You can find out the type of flower by pointing at it, for example, or get reviews for a restaurant you're walking by. The tool can extract Wi-Fi login and password when you point to a sheet with that information.
Google gets you info by pointing camera at it

09:05:47 AM IST, 18 May 2017

Google to bring standalone VR headsets to market this year

In pic: Clay Bavor, VP of virtual Reality at Google, speaks on stage during the annual Google I/O developers conference in San Jose, California. (REUTERS)
Google to bring standalone VR headsets to market this year
09:01:42 AM IST, 18 May 2017

Google to offer new AI 'Supercomputer' chip via cloud

Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai announced the new chip on Wednesday during a keynote address at the Alphabet Inc. unit’s annual I/O event.
Google to offer new AI 'Supercomputer' chip via cloud
08:31:19 AM IST, 18 May 2017

Google thinks beyond ads at annual developer conference

The first news Google Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai shared during his keynote on Wednesday was one of the company’s first chips designed in-house.
Google thinks beyond ads at annual developer conference

08:19:06 AM IST, 18 May 2017

Google rolls out arsenal of services, gadgets

Google rolls out arsenal of services, gadgets
07:05:09 AM IST, 18 May 2017

New Features: Echoing the Echo

Google added features to its internet-connected Home speaker, such as hands-free calling. That echoes Amazon's Echo speaker, which was released earlier and so has had more time to acquire a wider range of abilities.



07:02:16 AM IST, 18 May 2017

In battle of digital assistants, Google heads to Apple turf

"We are now witnessing a new shift in computing: the move from a mobile-first to an AI-first world," Google chief executive Sundar Pichai said during an opening presentation.
In battle of digital assistants, Google heads to Apple turf

06:54:33 AM IST, 18 May 2017

Google targets progressive web apps to tap Indians with low-end smartphones

These web apps can also be added by users to their home screens, allowing them to be launched like an app as well as sign up for notifications from the web app.
Google targets progressive web apps to tap Indians with low-end smartphones
03:22:32 AM IST, 18 May 2017

Here's what you need to know about Android Auto

To use Android Auto, the driver needs an Android Auto compatible vehicle or aftermarket radio and an Android phone running 5.0 (Lollipop) or higher. Android Auto gives you information, and organizes it into simple cards that appear just when they're needed.
Here's what you need to know about Android Auto

03:02:09 AM IST, 18 May 2017

Personal and tailored

A platform that is aware of the drivers presence to personalize your experience
Personal and tailored
03:00:33 AM IST, 18 May 2017

Modular Architecture and Abstraction of Android Auto

A system with modular, movable, malleable components can adapt or respond auto different surfaces, sizes and fidelities.
Modular Architecture and Abstraction of Android Auto
02:57:44 AM IST, 18 May 2017

AJ Kimbembe: Drivers want to stay connected, the Android Auto interface is safe and complex. Everything is optimised for safety first. The input methods are:

Touchscreen

Rotary

Pointing

Hybrid

D-pad
AJ Kimbembe: Drivers want to stay connected, the Android Auto interface is safe and complex. Everything is optimised for safety first. The input methods are:
02:49:13 AM IST, 18 May 2017

The new Volvo XC60 interior shown with preview of Android-powered Sensus system

The new Volvo XC60 interior shown with preview of Android-powered Sensus system
02:46:59 AM IST, 18 May 2017

Audi cars will support Android Auto, Audi Q8 will feature seamlessly Integrated Android-Powered MMI system.

02:41:00 AM IST, 18 May 2017

We have seen 10x growth in Android auto: Patrick Brady

We have seen 10x growth in Android auto: Patrick Brady
01:29:15 AM IST, 18 May 2017

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rest easy with Google Play Protect. See how <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Android?src=hash">#Android</a>’s machine learning systems make your device safer. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/io17?src=hash">#io17</a> <a href="https://t.co/3MjTIHxG2k">pic.twitter.com/3MjTIHxG2k</a></p>&mdash; Android (@Android) <a href="https://twitter.com/Android/status/864932679472566276">May 17, 2017</a></blockquote>
12:42:24 AM IST, 18 May 2017

From virtual assistant to Google lens here are key takeaways from I/O Conference

Kicking off the three-day Google annual I/O Developers' Conference in Mountain View, California, Google CEO Sundar Pichai today launched a host of service and products for Google users.
From virtual assistant to Google lens here are key takeaways from I/O Conference
12:40:24 AM IST, 18 May 2017

Google rolling out arsenal of services, gadgets

Google is providing the latest peek at its digital services and gadgets, initially offering a major focus on its efforts to extend artificial intelligence features into more of its apps and services.
Google rolling out arsenal of services, gadgets
12:37:34 AM IST, 18 May 2017

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The more we can democratize access to AI technology, the sooner everyone will benefit ? <a href="https://t.co/CfzZMPzTrp">https://t.co/CfzZMPzTrp</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/io17?src=hash">#io17</a> <a href="https://t.co/tc58UUXY8r">pic.twitter.com/tc58UUXY8r</a></p>&mdash; Google (@Google) <a href="https://twitter.com/Google/status/864919676765208580">May 17, 2017</a></blockquote>
12:30:51 AM IST, 18 May 2017

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">With Google for Jobs, we&#39;ll use machine learning to help people find jobs, and make it easier for companies to find talent. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/io17?src=hash">#io17</a> <a href="https://t.co/OOZv945Nih">pic.twitter.com/OOZv945Nih</a></p>&mdash; Google (@Google) <a href="https://twitter.com/Google/status/864918052344877057">May 17, 2017</a></blockquote>
12:30:12 AM IST, 18 May 2017

Google will recognize when you are using Google Search to find a job, and try to highlight jobs that are right for you. Sundar Pichai said they are partnering with Linkedin, Facebook, Careerbuilder etc. We will roll this out within Search in the US in the coming weeks, with more countries coming later.

Google will recognize when you are using Google Search to find a job, and try to highlight jobs that are right for you. Sundar Pichai said they are partnering with Linkedin, Facebook, Careerbuilder etc. We will roll this out within Search in the US in the coming weeks, with more countries coming later.
12:26:34 AM IST, 18 May 2017

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Expeditions AR brings the world into the classroom so students can engage with digital objects in a shared, immersive environment. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/io17?src=hash">#io17</a> <a href="https://t.co/Yxq5QUaDKS">pic.twitter.com/Yxq5QUaDKS</a></p>&mdash; Google (@Google) <a href="https://twitter.com/Google/status/864916257023426560">May 17, 2017</a></blockquote>
12:25:52 AM IST, 18 May 2017

Sundar Pichai is showing some examples of how people are using TensorFlow, Google's open source library for machine learning.

Sundar Pichai is showing some examples of how people are using TensorFlow, Google's open source library for machine learning.
12:25:09 AM IST, 18 May 2017

Google is investing in the core technologies that enable VR and AR, and in platforms that make it accessible

12:24:16 AM IST, 18 May 2017

Google's new Tango-enabled Visual Positioning Service helps mobile devices quickly and accurately understand their location indoors.

Google's new Tango-enabled Visual Positioning Service helps mobile devices quickly and accurately understand their location indoors.
12:23:16 AM IST, 18 May 2017

Sundar Pichai is back on stage

Sundar Pichai is back on stage
12:21:23 AM IST, 18 May 2017

Google's educational VR product, Expeditions, is getting AR support: Clay Bavor

Google's educational VR product, Expeditions, is getting AR support: Clay Bavor
12:21:09 AM IST, 18 May 2017

With Tango, Google is also working on VPS or visual positioning service. The VPS uses computer vision to map out things within real world stores.

12:19:25 AM IST, 18 May 2017

The second generation of Tango devices, which are basically Google's experiments with augmented reality and real-world tracking, will ship this year.

The second generation of Tango devices, which are basically Google's experiments with augmented reality and real-world tracking, will ship this year.
12:18:12 AM IST, 18 May 2017

LG's next flagship phone will be Daydream-ready
12:16:49 AM IST, 18 May 2017

Clay Bavor, VP, Virtual Reality talks about Daydream support for Android. Samsung S8 and S8 Plus will get Daydream support

Clay Bavor, VP, Virtual Reality talks about Daydream support for Android. Samsung S8 and S8 Plus will get Daydream support
12:13:01 AM IST, 18 May 2017

Gboard

Google's swipey smartphone keyboard will now support up to 191 languages
12:11:18 AM IST, 18 May 2017

YouTube Go

It is a data-light version of YouTube, which allows you to preview low resolution videos, you can also pick which resolution you want to see before starting the video
YouTube Go
12:07:59 AM IST, 18 May 2017

Android Go is a lighter version of Android O, complete with lightweight versions of Google's own apps and a Play store that focuses on apps that play friendly with lower-specfication devices.

Android Go is a lighter version of Android O, complete with lightweight versions of Google's own apps and a Play store that focuses on apps that play friendly with lower-specfication devices.
12:06:49 AM IST, 18 May 2017

Sameer Samata announces Android Go

Sameer Samata announces Android Go
12:06:22 AM IST, 18 May 2017

Devices need to be more affordable: Sameer Samat

Devices need to be more affordable: Sameer Samat
12:04:34 AM IST, 18 May 2017

The first beta release of Android O will ship today at android.com/beta

12:03:48 AM IST, 18 May 2017

Kotlin

Android will now support the Kotlin programming language
12:03:23 AM IST, 18 May 2017

Google Play protect

It scans every app on over a billion devices per day, looking for malicious things lurking in the background
11:59:13 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Vitals

Vital system behavior in healthy state to optimise user experience.
11:58:58 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Smart Text Selection

In Android O, machine learning is used to help select phone numbers, names of business and addresses as a whole. Also, based on the information selected, other apps are suggested by Android O, for example if a phone number is copied, the phone book and dialer will be suggested.
11:56:49 PM IST, 17 May 2017

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AndroidO?src=hash">#AndroidO</a> will bring more fluid experiences to mobile screens, along with improved &quot;vitals&quot; like battery life and security. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/io17?src=hash">#io17</a> <a href="https://t.co/GdhPChWpAr">pic.twitter.com/GdhPChWpAr</a></p>&mdash; Google (@Google) <a href="https://twitter.com/Google/status/864908834917289987">May 17, 2017</a></blockquote>
11:56:03 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Notification Dots

App developers can throw a little dot on top of their app icon. Long pressing the icon will bring the notification up right in place.
11:55:09 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Picture-in-picture

Press the home-button to get Picture-in-Picture. It lets you do more with your phone. It lets you watch YouTube, Netflix while clicking around your other apps.
11:51:36 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Android O

The next big release, which is currently in developer preview mode
Android O
11:50:49 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Chromebooks represent 60% of K-12 laptops sold in the US: Dave Burke

Chromebooks represent 60% of K-12 laptops sold in the US: Dave Burke
11:50:02 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Android Auto has seen 10x growth since last year

Android Auto has seen 10x growth since last year
11:49:32 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Dave Burke, VP Engineering, Android takes the stage to talk about Android

Dave Burke, VP Engineering, Android takes the stage to talk about Android
11:44:36 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Superchat will soon be able to trigger things in live streams: lights turning off, drones flying around the room, says Barbara Macdonald

Superchat will soon be able to trigger things in live streams: lights turning off, drones flying around the room, says Barbara Macdonald
11:43:12 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Barbara Macdonald is out on stage to talk about YouTube Live

Barbara Macdonald is out on stage to talk about YouTube Live
11:41:38 PM IST, 17 May 2017

With 360 video on the YouTube app, you'll feel like you're the middle of the action from your couch, on the biggest screen you own

<blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">With 360 video on the <a href="https://twitter.com/YouTube">@YouTube</a> app, you&#39;ll feel like you&#39;re the middle of the action from your couch, on the biggest screen you own. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/io17?src=hash">#io17</a> <a href="https://t.co/Y3LmQaKD54">pic.twitter.com/Y3LmQaKD54</a></p>&mdash; Google (@Google) <a href="https://twitter.com/Google/status/864905698924269568">May 17, 2017</a></blockquote>
11:39:57 PM IST, 17 May 2017

YouTube is bringing 360 degree video to their TV app

YouTube is bringing 360 degree video to their TV app
11:39:10 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Sarah Ali takes the stage to talk about YouTube in the living room

Sarah Ali takes the stage to talk about YouTube in the living room
11:36:43 PM IST, 17 May 2017

YouTube is different from traditional media, it is not a one-way broadcast, it's a two-way conversation: Susan Wojcicki

YouTube is different from traditional media, it is not a one-way broadcast, it's a two-way conversation: Susan Wojcicki
11:33:48 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Susan Wojcicki, CEO, YouTube takes the stage

Susan Wojcicki, CEO, YouTube takes the stage
11:32:30 PM IST, 17 May 2017

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Coming soon on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GooglePhotos?src=hash">#GooglePhotos</a>, we&#39;re bringing more ways to share photos and hold onto the moments that matter most. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/io17?src=hash">#io17</a> <a href="https://t.co/QcU9Y7spFf">pic.twitter.com/QcU9Y7spFf</a></p>&mdash; Google (@Google) <a href="https://twitter.com/Google/status/864900413350400000">May 17, 2017</a></blockquote>
11:32:02 PM IST, 17 May 2017

What used to take hours can now be done in minutes with new photo books from Google Photos

What used to take hours can now be done in minutes with new photo books from Google Photos
11:31:22 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Google Lens

Google Lens machine learning system can tell you things about what your camera is seeing - is also coming into Google Photos, allowing you to ask questions about pictures you've already taken.
11:30:07 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Photo books will be available on the desktop today, and iOS and Android next week. The softcover books will cost $9.99, while hardcover will cost $19.99.

11:28:37 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Google Photos

Google Photos will identify your best photos and offer them up as physical, printed photo books
Google Photos
11:24:54 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Suggested Sharing

Google rolls out a feature that suggests pictures from your albums that you would want to share with your friends
11:23:49 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Shared Libraries

You can select to automatically share photos of specific people with certain friends
11:21:22 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Google Photos will even send an SMS notification to people who don't have the app: Anil Sabharwal

Google Photos will even send an SMS notification to people who don't have the app: Anil Sabharwal
11:20:00 PM IST, 17 May 2017

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">More than 500 million people now use <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GooglePhotos?src=hash">#GooglePhotos</a> every month, backing up more than 1.2 billion photos and videos per day. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/io17?src=hash">#io17</a> <a href="https://t.co/zfxKw9EGxl">pic.twitter.com/zfxKw9EGxl</a></p>&mdash; Google (@Google) <a href="https://twitter.com/Google/status/864900031354200065">May 17, 2017</a></blockquote>
11:19:33 PM IST, 17 May 2017

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Coming soon on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GooglePhotos?src=hash">#GooglePhotos</a>, we&#39;re bringing more ways to share photos and hold onto the moments that matter most. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/io17?src=hash">#io17</a> <a href="https://t.co/QcU9Y7spFf">pic.twitter.com/QcU9Y7spFf</a></p>&mdash; Google (@Google) <a href="https://twitter.com/Google/status/864900413350400000">May 17, 2017</a></blockquote>
11:19:05 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Vice President, Product at Google Anil Sabharwal is on the stage to talk about what's new in Google Photos

Vice President, Product at Google Anil Sabharwal is on the stage to talk about what's new in Google Photos
11:16:46 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Google Assistant will be able to push information to your various displays - Rishi Chandra asks home for his next event, for example, then tells Home to push the directions to his phone.
11:14:36 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Google takes on Siri, launches Assistant for iPhones

Google Assistant is now not limited to only Android users, it has been launched for iPhones as well. Even though it cannot be a replacement to Siri, but users will be able to use the feature in Google's dedicated app.
Google takes on Siri, launches Assistant for iPhones
11:12:04 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Spotify's Free service is coming to Google Home, along with sound cloud and deezer: Rishi Chandra

Spotify's Free service is coming to Google Home, along with sound cloud and deezer: Rishi Chandra
11:11:06 PM IST, 17 May 2017

We are adding Free music service to Google Home: Rishi Chandra

11:10:19 PM IST, 17 May 2017

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Coming soon to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoogleHome?src=hash">#GoogleHome</a>: hands-free calling. Call businesses, friends and family in the ???? and ????, even if you can’t reach your ?? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/io17?src=hash">#io17</a> <a href="https://t.co/hvG6wtS9qf">pic.twitter.com/hvG6wtS9qf</a></p>&mdash; Google (@Google) <a href="https://twitter.com/Google/status/864897892758294529">May 17, 2017</a></blockquote>
11:09:56 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Since launch, we have added over 50 new features. Support for Google Shopping, cooking instructions, or pulling up your favorite songs by the lyrics: Rishi Chandra

11:08:51 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Hands free calling coming to Google Home: Rishi Chandra

Hands free calling coming to Google Home: Rishi Chandra
11:07:54 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Four new features will be coming over the coming months: Rishi Chandra

Four new features will be coming over the coming months: Rishi Chandra
11:07:15 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Google Home will be launching in the UK, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, and Japan this summer:

Google Home will be launching in the UK, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, and Japan this summer:
11:06:25 PM IST, 17 May 2017

VP, Home Products Rishi Chandra is coming out to share what's new about Google Home

VP, Home Products Rishi Chandra is coming out to share what's new about Google Home
11:05:15 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Actions will support transactions, allowing for things like purchases by voice: Valerie Nygaard

Actions will support transactions, allowing for things like purchases by voice: Valerie Nygaard
11:04:28 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Today, third party actions will come to Android and iPhones

Today, third party actions will come to Android and iPhones
11:03:32 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Valerie Nygaard, Product Manager, Assistant takes the stage!

Valerie Nygaard, Product Manager, Assistant takes the stage!
11:02:01 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Google Assistant will support French, Spanish, Japanese

Google Assistant will support French, Spanish, Japanese
11:00:42 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Google Assistant is now available on iPhone: Scott Huffman

Google Assistant is now available on iPhone:  Scott Huffman
10:59:42 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Google Assistant translates the sign into English.

Google Assistant translates the sign into English.
10:58:41 PM IST, 17 May 2017

With Google Lens, in the coming months, you will be able to ask Assistant about what's in the real world around you

With Google Lens, in the coming months, you will be able to ask Assistant about what's in the real world around you
10:57:55 PM IST, 17 May 2017

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Now available on 100M+ devices, your <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoogleAssistant?src=hash">#GoogleAssistant</a> is your own personal Google, always ready to help. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/io17?src=hash">#io17</a> <a href="https://t.co/MwlKhtgL6M">pic.twitter.com/MwlKhtgL6M</a></p>&mdash; Google (@Google) <a href="https://twitter.com/Google/status/864894312328417280">May 17, 2017</a></blockquote>
10:57:28 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Scott Huffman, VP, Engineering of Google Assistant takes the stage!

Scott Huffman, VP, Engineering of Google Assistant takes the stage!
10:56:22 PM IST, 17 May 2017

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Now available on 100M+ devices, your <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoogleAssistant?src=hash">#GoogleAssistant</a> is your own personal Google, always ready to help. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/io17?src=hash">#io17</a> <a href="https://t.co/MwlKhtgL6M">pic.twitter.com/MwlKhtgL6M</a></p>&mdash; Google (@Google) <a href="https://twitter.com/Google/status/864894312328417280">May 17, 2017</a></blockquote>
10:55:36 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Advances in ML can also be applied to healthcare, improving detection algorithms and naturally complementing how pathologists work

Advances in ML can also be applied to healthcare, improving detection algorithms and naturally complementing how pathologists work
10:54:38 PM IST, 17 May 2017

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">As AI also helps basic sciences like DNA sequencing, we can now help researchers identify genetic variants more quickly. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/io17?src=hash">#io17</a> <a href="https://t.co/zIr9gdatMK">pic.twitter.com/zIr9gdatMK</a></p>&mdash; Google (@Google) <a href="https://twitter.com/Google/status/864893716171022336">May 17, 2017</a></blockquote>
10:53:09 PM IST, 17 May 2017

With Google.ai, we are bringing together a collection of efforts and teams to bring the benefits of AI to everyone: Sundar Pichai

With Google.ai, we are bringing together a collection of efforts and teams to bring the benefits of AI to everyone: Sundar Pichai
10:52:45 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Advances in ML can also be applied to healthcare, improving detection algorithms and naturally complementing how pathologists work

Advances in ML can also be applied to healthcare, improving detection algorithms and naturally complementing how pathologists work
10:52:29 PM IST, 17 May 2017

To simplify the concept of building machine learning algorithms, Google is now building AutoML - a model that helps developers build their machine learning neural networks. A tool which will help machines in 'learning to learn'

To simplify the concept of building machine learning algorithms, Google is now building AutoML - a model that helps developers build their machine learning neural networks. A tool which will help machines in 'learning to learn'
10:49:09 PM IST, 17 May 2017

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">With Google Lens, your smartphone camera won’t just see what you see, but will also understand what you see to help you take action. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/io17?src=hash">#io17</a> <a href="https://t.co/viOmWFjqk1">pic.twitter.com/viOmWFjqk1</a></p>&mdash; Google (@Google) <a href="https://twitter.com/Google/status/864891667723300864">May 17, 2017</a></blockquote>
10:48:46 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Google.ai

With Google.ai, Google is bringing together a collection of efforts and teams to bring the benefits of AI to everyone
10:48:24 PM IST, 17 May 2017

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">With Google Lens, your smartphone camera won’t just see what you see, but will also understand what you see to help you take action. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/io17?src=hash">#io17</a> <a href="https://t.co/viOmWFjqk1">pic.twitter.com/viOmWFjqk1</a></p>&mdash; Google (@Google) <a href="https://twitter.com/Google/status/864891667723300864">May 17, 2017</a></blockquote>
10:48:01 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Could TPU

Our new Cloud TPUs accelerate a wide range of machine learning workloads, including training and inference
Could TPU
10:46:00 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Google I/O'17: Google Keynote

Google I/O'17: Google Keynote
10:45:27 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Google Lens

With Google Lens you’ll be able to point your camera at an item and learn things about it.
Google Lens
10:43:03 PM IST, 17 May 2017

When it comes to Google's AI-powered voice transcription: since July 2016, the incorrect word rate has dropped from 8.5% to 4.9%

When it comes to Google's AI-powered voice transcription: since July 2016, the incorrect word rate has dropped from 8.5% to 4.9%
10:42:33 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Voice is becoming an important modality in our mission

Voice is becoming an important modality in our mission
10:41:26 PM IST, 17 May 2017

We are excited to roll out Smart Reply to over one billion Android users

We are excited to roll out Smart Reply to over one billion Android users
10:40:25 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Android has crossed over 2 billion active users

Android has crossed over 2 billion active users
10:39:54 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Sundar Pichai: Today, we are at over 500 million active users. Every day, users uploaded 1.2 billion photos.

Sundar Pichai: Today, we are at over 500 million active users. Every day, users uploaded 1.2 billion photos.
10:39:17 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Sundar Pichai touching on some specific stats: "We launched Google Drive five years ago; today it is over 800 million active users."

Sundar Pichai touching on some specific stats: "We launched Google Drive five years ago; today it is over 800 million active users."
10:37:47 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Google CEO Sundar Pichai takes the stage!

Google CEO Sundar Pichai takes the stage!
10:33:51 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Google Assistant

If we go by the rumors, the next frontier for Google's voice-powered assistant will mostly likely be your car. According to Bloomberg report, Google will show off Audi Q8 and volvo V9 SUVs that are running Android OS for their infotainment and navigation systems. Google will also probably announce that Assistant is coming to the iPhone. It is not clear if we are going to hear about the second-generation Home speaker.
10:33:27 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Here's what we know about Android O so far:

Snoozing notifications
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Improveds battery life
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More granular notifiaction control
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Cleaner settings
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Webview enhancement
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Picture-in-picture Video
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Theming option
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Connectivity
10:32:44 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Android O

One of the biggest announcements during the I/O conference is expected to be Google's next version of Android, dubbed Android O. The next generation of Google's mobile operating system for smartphones and tablets is already in beta version, but you can expect the company to reveal more features.
10:30:25 PM IST, 17 May 2017

Google CEO Sundar Pichai will kickoff Google's annual I/O Developers' Conference with a keynote at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California at 10.30 pm. The three day event is likely to have announcements on upcoming projects for Android, Web and iOS developers. Here's what you can expect from Google I/O event:

Google CEO Sundar Pichai will kickoff Google's annual I/O Developers' Conference with a keynote at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California at 10.30 pm. The three day event is likely to have announcements on upcoming projects for Android, Web and iOS developers. Here's what you can expect from Google I/O event:
10:23:22 PM IST, 17 May 2017

The keynote is scheduled to begin at 10.30 pm. Stay tuned!

The keynote is scheduled to begin at 10.30 pm. Stay tuned!
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