Google I/O 2021: Here’s what to expect – Android 12, Fuchsia OS, new products and more
Last year, Google’s annual developer conference I/O was canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and the company announced that the event will be held again. Google officials announced that 2021’s I/O conference online keynote speech will begin at 1:00 pm Eastern Time on May 18 and many new products and services will be announced.
At an investor conference, Google and its parent company Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai said that “Our product launch is returning to normal rhythm. What is particularly exciting is that the developer conference I/O is back this year. It is held in a virtual online format and is free to everyone. We will release important product updates and announcements. I sincerely invite everyone to pay attention!”
In the official description of the keynote speech, Google was vague about what might be announced, saying only: “Please stay tuned to understand how we are advancing our mission of organizing world information and making it universally accessible and useful.”
Based on rumors and speculation, we can predict the new products that Google may show at this event:
Android 12
Android is the key to Google’s ecosystem and always takes center stage at I/O conferences from a software development perspective. As always, Google is likely to use the keynote speech of the I/O Developer Conference to describe the details of the latest version of Android OS, Android 12.
So far, Google release three Developer Preview versions of Android 12, the third build is the most stable so far and includes developer-centric features. Moving on, Google may show the new features of Android 12 at the I/O conference, like major UI improvements such as the new lock screen, material design, and so on.
Google main service update
Google could also use the I/O conference to showcase major updates in its services and software. In the previous I/O conferences, Google released the incognito mode of Google Maps, a new smart assistant, and Google Duplex demo. As the past year, the search engine giant may introduce many exciting and new features this year.
Wearables, Wear OS
For a long time, Wear OS has made people feel that it is a failed product. Even rebranding, changing faces, and adding more hardware partners have hardly changed this fact. But please note that this year’s I/O will be Google’s first major developer event after the completion of the Fitbit acquisition. Google Xi’an wants to show its talents in wearable devices and the fitness business.
Aside from this, the US tech giant could also unveil Fuchsia OS, new hearable products, smartphones, and innovations. We will keep you posted on this story, stay tuned!
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Google plans to introduce support for NFC Wireless charging (WLC) with Android 15. This feature is a significant development for charging small electronic devices. Unlike the widely-used Qi wireless charging, NFC wireless charging does not require large coils, making it ideal for devices with limited internal space.
With the Android 15 update, NFC wireless charging is expected to become more common in smaller devices such as earbuds, styluses, smartwatches, and tracker tags. This support will enhance user convenience and device functionality.
Announced in 2020, the NFC Wireless Charging technology uses antennas that are reportedly smaller than one centimeter. These antennas are versatile, serving both as a means for wireless charging and NFC data transfer. This dual functionality is particularly beneficial for smaller devices.
The slow adoption of NFC Wireless Charging in the market has been attributed to a lack of support from major operating systems. However, the recent Android 15 beta release indicates that Google is now integrating NFC Wireless Charging capabilities into the Android platform. This move could lead to an increase in WLC-enabled accessories.
This feature could transform the charging of devices like tracker tags, which could use NFC for both power and data, and styluses that comply with the USI 2.0 specification.
Android 15 might allow Google Play to update your phone’s NFC
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Google has recently released the first beta version of Android 15, which brings a significant update as lets users select a preferred app to serve as their default wallet application. This feature enhances the system’s flexibility, allowing for a personalized choice of NFC payment apps.
Previously, Google Wallet was the default NFC payment app on Pixel phones. With the new update, users have noticed that the AMEX app is also compatible with this setting.
This change is also expected for various payment apps to become the default wallet app on Android devices. Google explains that wallet apps are designed to store essential items like credit cards, loyalty cards, and even car keys, facilitating different types of transactions.
This update is notable because it differs from Apple’s approach on iOS, where alternative digital wallet apps are not allowed. Previously, Android hasn’t blocked third-party wallet apps but this new default setting will make it easier for users to integrate these apps into their payment processes, giving them more options and enhancing the overall user experience.
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Google’s upcoming Android 15 update is set to bring a transformational change in the way NFC technology is updated on smartphones. The company promises to reduce the complexity of operating system updates with Android 15. Notably, the NFC feature offers contactless payments and data transfer.
Back in 2019, Project Mainline was introduced by Google to address the challenge of updating the Android operating system across various devices. Project Mainline allows Google to update essential parts of the operating system directly, bypassing the device manufacturers. This method simplifies the update process and ensures that all devices receive updates simultaneously.
With the introduction of Android 15, Google plans to increase the number of updateable modules from 37 to 40 within Project Mainline. The addition of the ‘com.android.nfcservices’ package is significant because it includes the NFC stack.
The presence of the NFC stack package along with two other packages indicates that Google is preparing to add these as new modules to the project mainline. Although it has not yet been confirmed whether these will be included or not.
As Android 15 gets closer to its release, it’s clear that Google is working towards a more unified Android experience. The ability to update the NFC stack directly through the Google Play System is a step that provides users with a more consistent and secure operating system.
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