Google I/O
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http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/13/sundar-pichai-interview-google-io/
Android chief says Google I/O will focus on devs, not new products,
hmmm hoping for an updated Nexus 7 still.
Android chief says Google I/O will focus on devs, not new products,
hmmm hoping for an updated Nexus 7 still.
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The Verge has a bit more detail. Tbh I think it would be really surprising if a new Nexus 7 and a minor Nexus 4 refresh didn't show up at this year's I/O.
I hope it stays at the £159 price if a new one is announced
Google I/O is their annual developer conference:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_I/O
https://developers.google.com/events/io/about
- Wikipedia
Its because it IS dev conference
Will be at work when its on. Oh well. Catch highlights later.
Save a bit more and get an iPad mini. Much better value and a vastly larger tablet app library, among many other advantages.
It's not just a bit more is it.
Nexus 7 16GB - £169
iPad Mini 16GB - £269
It is in fact 59% more expensive.
Also there are many things a Nexus 7 can do that an iPad can't.
- Multi-user accounts.
- Emulators for games consoles and support for PS3/360 controller
- Ability to install apps from anywhere
To name just a few.... Anyway I don't wanna continue yet another tiresome iOS vs Android debate especially in a thread about the Google I/O.
Ohh....but if you get a Nexus 7, you're just settling because you "can't afford" an iPad.....riiiight?
Hmm...save up more to buy something that does less....must be what "think different" means eh?
The keynote was rather uneventful TBH.
I heard about the streaming service was there anything else?
Not really just small bits and pieces like enhancements to Google Maps, Google + and so forth. Nothing groundbreaking IMO.
Ah from what I've just read today is only the first day although I'm not sure how long it goes on for. Prehaps the better stuff will come later on.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=XclVwJP5GdM
I actually thought there would be a mention of Android 4.3.
Was waiting for need firmware and gadgets