Wearable technology was a major focus of Google 1/O 2021, and this year’s conference is expected to follow in its footsteps. Google I/O 2022 …
Wearable technology was a major focus of Google 1/O 2021, and this year’s conference is expected to follow in its footsteps. Google I/O 2022 is scheduled for tomorrow, May 11, and several rumors, reports and leaks indicate the search giant’s first smartwatch — likely to be called the Pixel Watch — might finally make its debut. The company is also expected to share updates about its Wear OS smartwatch software, which it overhauled last year in collaboration with Samsung. Only Google knows what’s in store for its annual conference. But the company typically uses its opening keynote as an opportunity to preview developments across its major products. That usually includes platforms like Android and Wear OS, and apps such as Google Photos, Maps and Search. Aside from announcing updates, Google’s keynote usually says a lot about its overall approach and vision. We’ll likely get a glimpse of how Google plans to make its devices and services stand out from competitors, like Apple, Samsung and Amazon. If the rumors turn out to be true, the company’s stance on smartwatches could be a big part of this year’s event. A Pixel Watch announcement would be more than a new product; it would tell us about what Google sees as being the ideal Android smartwatch experience. Read more: Google’s Rumored Smartwatch Should Take a Page From Its Pixel Phones Here’s what we’re expecting to see from Google as it relates to smartwatches and wearable technology at I/O 2022. There’s a chance Google could finally introduce its first consumer smartwatch. Google hasn’t said a word about plans to release a watch of its own, but it might be the company’s worst-kept secret. Reports from Insider and tech YouTube personality Jon Prosser and recent leaks claiming to show photos of the watch suggest a Pixel Watch is indeed coming. Google I/O seems like an ideal time to make such an announcement. However, it’s possible we might not get the full story at I/O. Prosser suggests Google will tease the watch at its conference rather than reveal all the details.
