How to watch Google I/O 2022 keynote: Live stream it right here

How to watch Google I/O 2021 keynote: Live stream it correct here

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Nosotros're about to observe out what Google has planned for everything from our smartphones to our watches and TVs. Google I/O starts today (Tuesday, May 18), highlighted by a two-hour-plus keynote that will cover all the software updates, machine learning advances and maybe a production or two that the company has been working on. And the keynote pre-prove is already underway.

The Google I/O keynote is a must-watch event if you're interested in what's next for Android phones. And it'southward probable to also include the latest news on Chrome, Google's smart home products, wearable news and especially search. You're going to want to follow along with every major proclamation, whether it's through the Tom'due south Guide Google I/O alive blog — of course, we'll be covering the keynote — or watching the live stream of I/O on your ain.

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Here's a roundup of all the ways you lot tin sentry the Google I/O keynote as it happens this calendar week.

Google I/O: How to watch

Google is currently streaming the keynote at its Google I/O website. You tin also notice the live stream on Google's YouTube aqueduct, which we've embedded below.

Google I/O: When is it?

Google I/O runs from Tuesday, May 18 to Thursday, May xx, with sessions throughout all three days of the Google developers conference. This is the first I/O since the 2019 effect — last year's get-together was cancelled during the early on days of the coronavirus pandemic. This time effectually, Google is going with an all-virtual conference rather than bringing attendees to its Mountain View, Calif., headquarters.

The good news about an all-virtual Google I/O is that it's easier for anybody to attend. And even if you lot're non an Android developer, you'll desire to pay attention to the opening keynote, which begins at ane p.yard. ET/10 a.chiliad. PT today.

Other sessions of note include a developer keynote at iii:xv p.m. ET/12:15 p.thou. PT today that promises a deeper dive into Google's announcements. A What'southward New in Android session follows at iv:xxx p.m. ET/ane:30 p.chiliad. PT.

Google I/O: What to await

Our Google I/O 2021 preview has an in-depth wait at possible announcements we could hear about during Tuesday's keynote. But we're pretty confident that yous'll be getting a detailed preview of Android 12 at the event, since Google ever uses its developer conference to showcase the changes coming to its phone software. Likely enhancements include interface changes, new widgets, a i-handed style, and the ability to launch pairs of apps simultaneously.

Google I/O usually features more than just updates on Android for the phone. We're also likely to hear nigh Android automotive and TV changes, as well as any new capabilities coming to Google Banana. Speaking of software smarts, Google loves to utilise I/O to showcase new features for Google Lens and Google Duplex as well every bit any other services that benefit from its dominance in search and auto learning.

In terms of hardware, rumors are picking up most the Pixel 5a midrange phone, though opinion is divided on whether that will make an appearance at Google I/O or whether Google volition salve its phone launch for later in the summer. It seems more than probable the new Pixel Buds A serial earbuds could arrive at Google I/O, and Google may have something to say almost smartwatches and smart speakers when discussing any enhancements to its Wear OS or smart home platforms.

Philip Michaels is a senior editor at Tom'south Guide. He has strong opinions about Apple, the Oakland Athletics and quondam movies. Follow him at @PhilipMichaels.