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The Google I/O 2019 developer conference is underway and it has announced several new features including a next generation Google Assistant with enhanced digital assistant capabilities. Google Go will be able to translate and transcribe text on the go. Live Captions will enable automatic captioning of any videos on Android devices with the tap of a button without the requirement of an internet connection. The **Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL** are official and they will be available in India starting from 15 May at Rs 39,999 and Rs 44,999. [caption id=“attachment_6589331” align=“alignnone” width=“1024”]  Google I/O 2018. Image: Google.[/caption] We’re expected to see Google unveil the Next Hub Max — a smart display that works in tandem with the Google Assistant. While that mostly covers the hardware bit of what we know, I/O’s all about software — this year, apart from more details on Android Q, we’re also expected to hear more about Stadia, which is Google’s new cloud gaming service. There are also a bunch of improvements expected for the Google Assistant, Google Lens and Google Photos.
Google I/O 2019 Conference Highlights: Live Caption, Android Q Beta 3, Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL and more
Catch all the announcements from Google’s annual developer conference I/O 2019.
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Google I/O 2019 concludes with a message
This year’s Google I/O 2019 conference was focussed on enriching the lives of people using software and hardware. The company wants to “Build a more helpful Google for everyone.”
Google Pixel 3a available from today
However, in India the Google Pixel 3a will be coming on 15 May.
AR and Maps!
Pixel phones will integrate Maps and AR for a more immersive navigation experience.
Three colour variants of the Pixel 3a
A new colour variant this time.
This is the Pixel 3a!
And the Google Pixel 3a is official.
Nest Hub coming to India
It will be selling for $129.
Android Q beta 3 available on 21 devices!
This is double from last year and it obviously includes Pixel devices.
#AndroidQ beta to be available on 21 devices across 12 OEMs pic.twitter.com/kTzXorUAZD
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) May 7, 2019
Average age of getting phones in kids is eight!
Android Q will introduce more parental controls to monitor your kid’s activity on phones.
Android Q’s most important feature, Dark Mode!
Hello Dark Theme, our new friend. Launching in #AndroidQ, lighting up less pixels means saving more battery life. #io19 pic.twitter.com/2hPQEz5twG
— Google (@Google) May 7, 2019
Dark theme coming to Android Q
You can toggle between the light and system-wide dark theme beginning from Android Q.
Live Caption without the internet
Automatic captioning can be done within the device without the requirement of being connected to the internet or data.
Multiple foldable phones incoming
Google confirmed that multiple manufacturers are working on foldable phones and they will be coming out this year with Android Q.
Multiple foldable phones incoming
Google confirmed that multiple manufacturers are working on foldable phones and they will be coming out this year with Android Q.
Android Q announcement incoming
There are about 2.5 billion Android devices currently.
Project Euphonia will help everyone, no matter who they are, communicate
Partnering with nonprofits and volunteers, Project Euphonia is a @GoogleAI research effort to help people with speech impairments communicate faster and gain independence → https://t.co/JAzC1aMNZg #io19 pic.twitter.com/SBg4lru3RW
— Google (@Google) May 7, 2019
Automatic captioning
Google has worked with the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community for Live Caption.
Built in collaboration with the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community, and coming later this year, Live Caption automatically captions media playing on your phone. #io19 pic.twitter.com/WhzwPuJWD0
— Google (@Google) May 7, 2019
Live Caption on the go
This new feature will allow users to enable live captions over any video.
Incognito Mode everywhere
Google will be deploying their Incognito Mode everywhere including Maps and Search.
More power to your Google Account
You can now get quick access to your Google Account settings right on your mobile devices.
Driving mode with Assistant
A special ‘Driving mode’ will be available on devices with Assistant without requiring you to download an additional app.
Next-gen Assistant coming to Pixel devices
The next generation of Google Assistant will be coming to Pixel devices later this year.
The next generation Assistant
Google demonstrated some new features of Google Assistant where ‘Hey, Google’ didn’t need to be invoked every time.
Google Duplex on steroids
The ‘Duplex on the web’ demonstration showed a use-case where a car rental service was automatically booked by the assistant.
Pichai back on stage
“Helpfulness is also about saving time, says Pichai while talking about Google Duplex which makes calls for you.
Super-powered Google Go
Translate, listen and search by pointing your device to any text and get results on the go.
Best-selling dishes using Google Lens
Google Lens will now be able to identify the best-selling dishes from a menu and also split the bill by simply pointing the phone to them.
‘View in 3D’ on Google Search
Some search results will now be viewable using your phone’s AR capabilities.
Full coverage coming to Google Search
Full coverage, a Google News feature that gives more information about a particular news event, will be coming to Google Search.
Sundar Pichai on stage
Google CEO Sundar Pichai is here to present the keynote at the Google I/O 2019 developer conference.
Google I/O 2019 is live!
Google’s annual developer conference is now underway.
Official Android Q name
While we wait for Google to officially announce the name of the next version of Android, we ran a poll for our followers on Twitter asking the same and here are the results.
What dessert name do you think @Google will choose for @Android Q? #GoogleIO #io19
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) May 7, 2019
Google I/O 2019 Keynote
Google CEO Sundar Pichai will soon be taking the stage to present the keynote speech at the Google I/O developer conference.
It’s almost time…watch the I/O keynote live here at 10:00am PT...#io19 https://t.co/Tv6Z97Yudc pic.twitter.com/u00d8t8888
— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) May 7, 2019
AI vs. Human DJ
The audience at the Google I/O 2019 conference are being entertained by a team of an AI and a human DJ.
The human and AI tag team beat matching and keeping the crowd entertained as there's still 30 mins for the keynote to begin #io19 pic.twitter.com/cgOyGyYLFH
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) May 7, 2019
Seats filling up at Google I/O 2019
The developers have arrived at the Shoreline Amphitheatre and the audience has gone jubilant.
The energy levels at the Shoreline Amphitheatre have suddenly gone up a notch higher with the arrival of the developers. In an hour's time @Google CEO @sundarpichai will take centre stage #io19 pic.twitter.com/c80s4F1FiU
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) May 7, 2019
Google I/O 2019 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre
The official name of the next version of Android and a new Pixel device will soon be announced on this stage.
Just entered the Shoreline Amphitheatre where the #GoogleIO2019 will begin in 90 mins. pic.twitter.com/ZauBVvOu3f
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) May 7, 2019
Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL launch
A few days ago, a Google Pixel **landing page popped up on Flipkart** stating “Something big is coming to the Pixel universe. Know more on 8th May.” This is likely a teaser to the Pixel 3a and 3a XL launching on 8 May exclusively on Flipkart.
All you need to know about the Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL
With numerous leaks pouring out about Google’s upcoming Pixel smartphones, **here's a refresher to all the details** we know so far.
Expectations from Google I/O 2019
With still time for the event to begin, here are some of our expectations from the developer conference.
There's still a day to go for @google #io19 Here are our expectations from the main event tomorrow https://t.co/b8PvSVX2xK pic.twitter.com/QNMNn1IxaN
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) May 6, 2019
Android Q?
Take a guess on what the next version of Android could be named. Vote now!
What dessert name do you think @Google will choose for @Android Q? #GoogleIO #io19
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) May 7, 2019
Countdown to Google I/O 2019
The Google I/O 2019 developer conference begins at 10.30 pm IST. Stay tuned for all the announcements from Google’s latest software and hardware products.
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