Thread by @MishaalRahman

The #GoogleIO keynote has kicked off with an appearance from Sundar! In this thread I'll talk about anything new Google announces that's directly related to Android. 👇

Immersive View in Google Maps for Android is getting a major revamp! You'll be able to see an immersive view of your routes and any relevant weather info.

Coming to 15 cities by the end of the year.

Google Photos is getting a new AI-powered Magic Editor feature! This is rolling out later this year.

Blog post on the new immersive view for routes in Google Maps: blog.google/products/maps/…

Google has announced the Android UI design hub, a "comprehensive resource with opinionated guidance designed to empower designers and developers ... to create stunning and user-friendly interfaces for Android apps."

medium.com/androiddevelop…

Blog post about the new Magic Editor feature in Google Photos: blog.google/products/photo…

Lots of cool stuff coming to Bard. If you're interested, Google's blog post on it just went up: blog.google/technology/ai/…

Generative AI in the Google App!

You can join the beta for generative AI in the latest version of the Google App.

The sign up for the Search Labs waitlist is available in version 14.17.30.28 of the Google App.

Here's Google's blog post on generative AI: blog.google/products/searc…

PaLM API: g.co/palm

Integrated with Firebase and Colab. Wendy's is already using it in their mobile app to help with orders.

Blog post on PaLM 2: blog.google/technology/ai/…

Wear OS is now the "fastest growing" watch platform. 5X active device growth since Wear OS 3.

WhatsApp is bringing its Wear OS app this summer (an APK is already available on @APKMirror).

Google will share more info on its collaboration with Samsung on immersive XR later this year.

Google is launching its Find My Device network, tapping into billions of Android devices to create a massive network of devices that can locate one another.

Tile, Chipolo, and more will support the Find My Device network as well.

Google is introducing unknown tracker alerts so you can be alerted if an unknown tracker is traveling with you (ie. someone may be stalking you).

Magic Compose is coming to Google Messages to let you use generative AI to improve your messags.

Lock screen clock customization and custom shortcuts are coming to Android 14.

Emoji wallpapers are coming too.

Yes, I've reported on all of these before :)

Magic Compose, lock screen clock customization, and emoji wallpaper photos.

Cinematic wallpapers will let you create a 3D wallpaper out of still images. Coming first to Pixel devices next month, along with the emoji wallpaper feature.

The new AI wallpaper maker uses a text to image diffusion model to generate a custom wallpaper based on your prompt.

Coming this fall.

Here's Google's blog post on the Find My Device updates and unwanted tracker alerts: blog.google/products/andro…

Magic Editor in Google Photos will be available to select Pixel phones later this summer.

Generative AI in Search, Workspace apps, and Bard, all access through mobile apps (Google App, Gmail, and Chrome)

Pixel 7a announced with Tensor G2, 8GB RAM, etc. Available today @ $499. Coral color exclusive to store.google.com.

Here's Google's blog post on new features in Android, including Magic Compose in Messages, lock screen clock and shortcut customization, monochromatic color theme, emoji wallpaper, cinematic wallpaper: blog.google/products/andro…

Also new:

"We’re bringing new support for Night Mode and 10-bit HDR video in social apps like Instagram. Plus we’re introducing Ultra HDR in Android 14 so you can take and view photos with bright colors, crisp shadows and all-around amazing definition."

Pixel 7a blog post: blog.google/products/pixel…

Pixel Tablet looks great with the charging speaker dock!

It's coming with Android's new hub mode and screen saver w/ complications support, new multiuser switcher UI, optimized Google apps like Google Home and Google TV, Chromecast built-in, etc.

Pixel Tablet is available for preorder today, costs $499, ships next month, and comes with the charging speaker dock included.

That ring-like case looks interesting, too!

Pixel Fold at #GoogleIO!

Dual screen interpreter mode on Pixel Fold.

Here's Google's blog post on Pixel Tablet: blog.google/products/pixel…

Tabletop mode in YouTube on the Pixel Fold.

Switch screen button in Google Camera on the Pixel Fold.

Android 14 Beta 2 is imminent. GSIs are available through DSU Loader, and the blog post URL is hyperlinked from the Android blog post I linked to earlier.

Pixel Tablet @ $1799. Lots of freebies included!

Blog post on Pixel Fold: blog.google/products/pixel…

Google has announced/teased Wear OS 4 based on Android 13, bringing backup and restore support (finally!), performance and battery improvements, and permissions transfer for apps on your phone.

Also announced is the Watch Face Format, 3 new Spotify tiles, Peloton tile, email… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…