Techweb reported on May 12 that Google's 2022 developer conference I / O officially opened on Wednesday local time. In the two-hour keynote speech, Google introduced its progress in artificial intelligence (AI), Android and other fields, and also released a number of new hardware updates. 1. Pixel6a is equipped with Google's flagship chip, but it is not equipped with the best camera Google released its new mid-range smartphone pixel 6a, which began accepting bookings on July 21 for $449. The company seems to have changed the consistent style of this phone. The previous A-Series models are usually equipped with cameras similar to Google's flagship smartphones, but will not be equipped with the most advanced processors. However, pixel 6A adopts the tensor chip and design of pixel 6, but selects a 12 megapixel camera, while the camera of pixel 6 is 50 megapixels. In addition, although Google released a two minute advertisement about the pixel 5A headphone jack last year, the pixel 6A does not have such a jack. 2. Pixel watch will be launched later this year The hardware specification of pixel watch has long been leaked. Therefore, Google focused on its software at the conference. This wearable device will run an updated version of wear OS 3 and will have Fitbit integration function, so that users can track their health indicators. However, there are still some outstanding issues about this smart watch, such as which chip it will carry and its price. Google plans to release pixel watch along with pixel 7 this fall. Google said: "the next generation of pixel phones is coming. They are pixel 7 and pixel 7 Pro, equipped with a new generation of Google tensor chip and fashionable design. They will be launched this fall." Previously, Google has released rendering images of pixel 7 and pixel 7 Pro, showing that the camera images and backplanes of the two phones are slightly different. Similar to Google's current pixel phones, pixel 7 and pixel 7 Pro will be equipped with two and three cameras respectively. However, the pink color will be cancelled. 3. Pixel pads Pro has active noise reduction function Google has released its rival of Apple's airpods pro, the pixel buses pro, which costs $199 and has an active noise reduction function. When enabled, the battery life is estimated to be 7 hours. Google said that the pixel buses Pro is equipped with a customized audio chip. It will support Bluetooth multipoint connection function and can connect two devices at the same time. This is a very clever design, which is not particularly common in the headphone industry. Pixel pads Pro will be available in a variety of colors, including black, red and green, and will start accepting reservations on July 21. 4. Tablet computer equipped with tensor chip is coming soon Google announced that it plans to release a tablet running Android next year to "be the perfect companion for a larger pixel". In fact, Google started this project very early, but I'm glad to hear that it is looking to enter the tablet field again. About Google's upcoming device, the only hardware detail that can be determined at present is that it will be equipped with tensor chip. 5. Google is developing ar glasses At the end of the keynote speech, Google showed augmented reality (AR) glasses that can translate in real time during the conversation. There are no details on whether or when the product will be available, but there are more signs that Google plans to join companies such as snap and meta in an effort to target Ar at human faces. 6. Google AI capabilities are increasing As in previous years, Google demonstrated many AI related developments at the I / O conference. Perhaps the most interesting is that the company will begin to let people test its language model. Of course, not everyone can try lamda 2, but Google eventually hopes to apply this technology to search and other products. There are also some AI related developments. For example, Google is expanding its "multi search" function. You can show Google a picture of a particular dish you're looking for and ask where it can be found. 7. Google focuses on protecting user privacy Google has a set of rules to help protect users' security and privacy, including the "my advertising center" interface plan: users can customize the types of advertisements they want to see here, choose from a range of topics they are interested in, or choose to see fewer advertisements on a given topic. Google also said the company focused on adding additional security features to its products by default and introduced the concept of "protected computing" to process more data on devices rather than sending data elsewhere. 8. Android 13 is more powerful Google restated its Android 13 plan, and the next version of its mobile operating system seems to introduce more powerful features on the basis of Android 12. The company will add "material you" themes in more places, allowing users to set up applications in different languages, and add more security and privacy features. This may not be a major update, but as technology journalist Jon Porter points out, it could be a good thing. Android 12 is a bit messy, so Google needs to make the necessary improvements. For those who want to try, the beta is ready to use. 9. Google wallet is back! Google will re launch wallet app wallet, which can be used not only to store users' payment cards, but also to store passes, reward program membership, vaccination records, etc. Google said the app was built for the digital identity era. 10. Google maps is adding "immersive visual effects" Google has added a new model to its map application, like the aerial version of street view. In the selected city, users can get an aerial view of a location before getting lost in the street below, so as to better confirm the geographical location. (Xinhua News Agency)