Everything Google announced today at Google I/O

Lots of shiny new gadgets and a dizzying array of features.

View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 05.11.22 Hardware stole the show today at Google I/O, the company's annual developers' conference, thanks to a number of long-anticipated product launches. We got a first look at the Pixel Watch, details on the Pixel 6A and Pixel Buds Pro, a peek at the Pixel 7 series, and even an Android-powered Pixel Tablet.   But despite all the shiny new gadgets, I/O is still primarily a software affair. To that end, Google used its keynote event to detail a dizzying array of new features for Android, Search, Maps, and Google's voice assistant services.   Dig into our coverage below for everything you need to know.   ANDROID GADGETS | 5-MINUTE READ All the Hardware Google Announced at I/O 2022 BY JULIAN CHOKKATTU We've got a first look at the Pixel Watch, details on the Pixel 6A and Pixel Buds Pro, a peek at the Pixel 7 series, and even an Android-powered Pixel Tablet.   ROUNDUP | 4-MINUTE READ All the Software Google Announced at I/O 2022 BY GEAR TEAM From Android to web search, here are all the enhancements coming to your phone, tablet, and desktop this year.   CLEAN SLATE | 4-MINUTE READ Google Finally Gets Serious About Android Tablets BY JULIAN CHOKKATTU More than 20 Google apps will be updated with tablet optimizations in the coming weeks.   CHIT CHAT | 6-MINUTE READ Google Assistant's Future Is Looking Us Right in the Face BY LAUREN GOODE Google says its voice assistant is getting more conversational, and that face unlocking is ready to replace wake words. But don't hold your breath.   COMPUTER VISION | 2-MINUTE READ How 10 Skin Tones Will Reshape Google's Approach to AI BY KHARI JOHNSON For years, the tech industry has relied on a six-shade scale to classify skin tones. The search giant's open source alternative could change that.   LIVE EVENTS | 2-MINUTE READ Watch Google I/O 2022 Right Here BY BOONE ASHWORTH The company's annual hardware and software event was livestreamed on Wednesday. Watch the recording here. GET WIRED A helicopter on Mars. What to expect post-Covid. The next electrifying/terrifying leap in AI explained. Give yourself the gift of information. Get 1 year of WIRED for less than $1 per month. That includes Steven Levy's exclusive newsletter and a free tote! Subscribe now.     Have questions or comments? Reply to this email.   This e-mail was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or Manage your newsletter subscriptions   Copyright © Condé Nast 2022. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.

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