A few weeks ago, Google released the first beta version of Android 15 for Pixel devices. However, the company has yet to officially announce the new features it will bring with the upcoming version of Android. Next month, the company plans to unveil Android 15, Android TV, and Wear OS 5 at the Google I/O 2024 event.
Google to unveil new features coming to Android 15, Android TV, Android Auto, and Wear OS 5
On the itinerary webpage of Google I/O 2024, Google has revealed developer sessions it will hold during the event. The company will start the event on May 14, 2024, with its keynote event unveiling the new features of Android 15, Android TV, and Wear OS 5. Then, it plans a separate Developer Keynote. In subsequent sessions, Google will unveil what’s new in Android, Generative AI features, new device form factor optimizations, and more. It will also discuss the future of Wear OS, the new Watch Face Formet (developed by Samsung), and how to build apps for an increasing range of device sizes.
As Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Watch 7 in July, it will likely run Wear OS 5-based One UI Watch out of the box. The Galaxy Watch 7 is expected to have three variants, and one of those could have a squarer screen.
It will also discuss improvements to Gemini (and Gemini API), Google Play Store, ChromeOS, Android Auto, Android Automotive OS, new app design and development guidelines, and Android TV. It will also showcase how to build apps and widgets that work well on various form factors, including phones, tablets, and foldable devices. Apparently, Google is making it easier to build and design beautiful Android and Google TV apps.
It also appears that Google will unveil new features for Google Maps, Google Pay, Google Wallet, Google Chrome, and several other AI and web technologies. Expect many of those features from Android 15 and Wear OS to be included in One UI 7 and One UI Watch 6 for Samsung devices.