Google I/O 2021.
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Google I/O 2021
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Introduction
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Google I/O 2021 is an annual developer 
conference where Google announces 
new hardware, software, and various 
updates for its existing apps and 
services.
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When is Google I/O 
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The event is taking place from Tuesday, May 18, 
through Friday, May 21. Tuesday’s main attraction 
was the keynote from Sundar Pichai and other 
Google executives, delivered at 10:00 AM PT (1:00 
PM ET). 
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How can you watch 
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As with every year, Google live streamed its keynote 
and will for the rest of the various other events. 
Due to the all-virtual nature of the show, every single 
event will be live-streamed for free. 
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zWHAT GOOGLE ANNOUNCED AT THIS 
YEAR’S EVENT?
Android 12 reveal and 
z the first public beta
Finally, Google has revealed the first public beta 
available as of I/O 2021. The public Android 12 beta 
also marks the widest adoption so far at this stage.
The difference between a developer preview and a 
beta is that the latter is something the general public 
can safely install on their personal devices
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Smart Canvas for a more connected 
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workspace
While this all sounds great, 
especially if you have a 
presentation coming up, Google 
won’t make Smart Canvas widely 
available quite yet. 
We can expect integrations coming 
this fall, but who knows how quickly 
they will arrive.
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Wear OS and Tizen 
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Google’s Wear OS platform and Samsung’s Tizen 
are merging to form one super platform, aptly named 
“Wear.”
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New updates to Google’s 
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Google is also giving its selfie algorithm a boost 
thanks to better mapping for curly and wavy hair 
types. 
This should allow users to see more accurate results 
as opposed to a vague outline around their hair.
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Starline brings far-away family members to 
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you
The Starline system is rather large. 
It looks more like a photo booth 
that you must sit in while talking to 
friends or family. 
It’s also currently only available in 
a few select Google offices, though 
hopefully, it will spread far and 
wide as the technology matures.
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Better security and 
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Google also announced new password management 
features. 
The ability to change all your passwords at one time is 
chief among them, thanks to a new Change Password 
button. 
You can allow Google to create complex passwords for 
you or always take back manual control.
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