Tech Leaks That Google I/O Will Announce Tomorrow

Acara Google I/O (The Verge)

JAKARTA - The annual Google I/O event is about to begin. Some leaks about the details of the annual developer conference held May 18 to 20 are virtually one of them shows how Android 12 looks.

Quoting The Verge, Monday, May 17, reliable leakers Jon Prosser via his YouTube page showed a leak about Google's latest operating system including new experiences, privacy protection, stronger security, and all devices working better together.

Interestingly in the video Prosser shows a new user interface for Android 12, including new media widgets, brightness buttons, weather widgets, analog clock widgets, snooze or close buttons and a changed notification panel.

Actually, Android 12 beta version of the first developer was already released last February, likely in the event of Google I / O public beta version of Android 12 will also be launched.

illustration of Android 12 (dock. Jon Prosser)

Not only Android 12, according to the Android Authority page, Google will also introduce its newest smartphone, the Pixel 5a at the event. But keep in mind during the pandemic, global chip supply experienced a decline in production.

So it's highly likely that the Pixel 5a won't be sold to the public anytime soon. Other rumors also say that Google will introduce its first smartwatch, the Pixel Watch.

Some time ago, Prosser had shown the appearance of a round-shaped watch running in the new version of WearOS. From the leak, it appears that the watch is without a bezel, no physical buttons and has a heart rate sensor.

Pixel Buds is also said to be sliding on Google I/O, because some time ago pixel buds series A accidentally leaked on Twitter. Word is circulating, Pixel Buds A series will be introduced in Google I / O and many expect that these TWS earphones will be sold at a fairly affordable price.

There are rumors that Samsung may be making WearOS-based smartwatches, namely the Galaxy Watch 4. It will be the brand's first non-Tizen smartwatch since 2014. The operating system for Android wearables devices from Google is also expected to enliven Google I/O with some updates.

Although WearOS gets a lot of criticism for its poor battery life and heavy hardware, it still has pretty good supporters.

Google Asisstant is also the Assistant is said to be hafir in the event, with the carrying of some new features that are more useful for everyday life. Assistant is also expected to be present to more Android phones.