For fans of Google products, there are two major moments each year that deserve attention The fall event (this year's is expected to mark the debut of the Pixel 9) and Google I/O in the spring

The latter is primarily about software, but in recent years there have been major hardware announcements, including the Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, and various a-series Pixel smartphones

The date for Google I/O 2024 has not yet been set, but an invitation to the developers' conference after the event ensures that it will again be held in early May

As shared by 9to5Google, developers have received invitations to Google I/O Connect in Berlin This year's event will take place on June 27, giving attendees a chance to "explore Google's latest products and solutions with live sessions, hands-on activities, and demos"

Notably, the corresponding event in Amsterdam in 2023 was held on June 21 Last year's main event started on Wednesday, May 10, so it seems likely that this year's event will be either on Wednesday, May 1, or a week later, on Wednesday, May 8

That's not a big surprise; aside from 2020, when Covid-19 cancelled the event altogether, the only year Google I/O was not held in May had to go back to 2014 And even then, it started a month later, on June 25

Like Apple's WWDC, Google I/O is held as a developer conference This is especially true for Android 15, of which the first developer preview was just released last week Also, like last year, we can expect AI promotions

However, recent I/Os have offered some things for non-developer tech enthusiasts in the form of teasers about hardware and future devices, and even if the Pixel Watch won't reach the wrists of early adopters for several more months, here it is finally confirmed The Pixel Watch is finally confirmed here

In the past, Google has used I/O to announce the Pixel 3a, Pixel 6a, and Pixel 7a This is because Google has used I/O to launch the Pixel 3a, Pixel 6a, and Pixel 7a in the past We know that the latest version is in development, so we would be surprised if it is not announced here

Beyond that, it's a bit more touch and go We could see new wearables (Pixel or Fitbit branded), more Nest branded smart home gear, first signs of a Pixel Fold 2, or even an update to Samsung/Google's mixed reality headset now that Apple has launched Vision Pro could be seen

This is all speculation for the moment But we should get a clearer idea in the coming months of what Google is preparing for this event, now that the I/O dates are almost finalized