INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
software like Android 11 is uncertain
California.On the official Google IO 2020 page, the company assured that everyone who bought tickets would get a full refund by March 13,
2020, and those who registered this year's show would be given the option next year to buy tickets for Google IO 2021.But that might not
be the end for Google IO 2020: Google specifically cancelled the physical event, clarifying on its site that: "Over the coming weeks, we
will explore other ways to evolve Google I/O to best connect with our developer community."This could mean the conference could still happen
as an online-only event, which Google has already done for its Cloud Next event
The company will have to announce the news somehow, and it's expected there will be lots heading our way.Whether in an online session or
then, along with some things that are longer shots but could well make an appearance
once we know it.Android 11(Image credit: Shutterstock / TheIndianSubcontinent)Android 11 is likely to be the biggest reveal during Google IO
announced at IO 2019.You can think of these as more affordable alternatives to the main Pixel 4 handsets, though some sources reckon there
the Pixel 4, with a punch-hole camera and a 3.5mm headphone port
Motion Sense feature from its pricier siblings, which to be honest is probably no great loss for most people.Wear OS updates(Image credit:
Future)Wear OS has felt a bit neglected, with no significant updates to the platform since the launch of Wear OS 2 in August 2018, but if
expect more new features and improvements to be announced
more detailed or have other features added
the Pixel Watch even exists, and if it does, it may well not land until October alongside the Pixel 5 range, or maybe not even until next
for Google to launch its first smartwatch with exciting new software.New smart home devices(Image credit: Future)From speakers to screens to
cameras, we could see a variety of new smart home devices during Google IO 2020.At IO 2019 we saw the Google Nest Hub Max smart display, but
Google has its fingers in many smart home pies, including the Nest Hello doorbell, Google Nest Wi-Fi, and the Google Nest Mini speaker, plus
smart thermostats, smoke alarms and more.So we may see new entries in any of these product lines, or maybe smart versions of other devices
So this or other features might launch at Google IO 2020
We might also see new exclusive games announced or launched for the platform.Perhaps most excitingly, we might see Stadia opened up to
created that allows AR experiences to be built for Android and other platforms.VR announcements are perhaps less likely, given Google has
The Pixel 4a above is rumored to come in a 5G flavor, but we might also see Google announce apps and software features that take advantage
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