Google’s biggest software event of the year is upon us.
The company’s I/O developer conference takes place today, with the all-important keynote kicking off proceedings.
That’s where there are likely to be plenty of interesting announcements, making it worth watching for any tech enthusiast.
Here’s everything we’re expecting and how to watch live, wherever you are. You might also be interested in Apple’s WWDC event this year.
When is the Google I/O 2024 keynote?
Google’s I/O 2024 event takes place today, 14 May 2024. Here’s what time the main keynote is due to start:
- 10am PST (West Coast US)
- 1pm EST (East Coast US)
- 6pm BST (UK)
- 7pm CET (Central Europe)
If the past events is anything to go by, this one should last for around two hours.
How to watch the Google I/O 2024 keynote livestream
You’ll be able to tune into the keynote livestream from Google’s official YouTube channel. We’ve embedded the stream below for ease, so you can watch live directly from this page.
Alternatively, you should be able to watch the keynote by signing in with your Google account on the event website. There will also be access to other sessions and communities there.
If you miss the livestream, then you will almost certainly be able to watch it on-demand after everything has finished.
What will be announced at Google I/O 2024?
I/O is a developer conference, so the main focus is usually software.
That’s unlikely to be different in 2024, with Android 15 for phones and Wear OS 5 for smartwatches both likely to get an official announcement. As with almost everything else in 2024, expect AI features to be at the forefront.
Google often uses I/O to also talk about hardware, but the Pixel 8a launched a week before the event. The most likely candidate is therefore the Pixel Fold 2.
However, rumours suggest it’ll might part of the Pixel 9 range, which probably won’t be launching. Some new headphones or earbuds are possible, but there’s a real chance we’ll see no new hardware at the event.
Learn more in our separate article on what to expect at Google I/O 2024.
