Google+ is Completely Missing From Google I/O 2014 (Updated: So Far?)

by Kellex on May 16, 2014May 16, 2014 News

Remember the story that surfaced shortly after Google+ head Vic Gundotra announced that he was leaving Google – you know, the one about Google dialing back Google+ and reducing its importance? Actually, I think the report stated that the service was close to being dead, something Google “vehemently” denied. Well, take it for what it’s worth, but the Google I/O 2014 schedule fails to mention the social network at all. As in, doesn’t mention it once, nor is it even listed as a potential topic to be discussed. Google+ is apparently not a part of Google’s developer conference. (more…)

Developers Get Ready: Google I/O 2014 Scheduled has Been Released

by Kellex on May 16, 2014 News

With Google I/O 2014 happening in just over a month, the official schedule of events has been posted so that developers can start planning. Google has decided that the focus of this year’s event is to help you “design, develop and distribute,” which means there are sessions that include topics from “design principles and techniques to the latest developer tools and implementations.”

After taking a quick look through the list of events, I’m seeing at least eight specific Android-related events. But as you will soon realize after looking through both days, Google is working on so many cross-platform ideas and services that almost half could probably fall back on Android on some level. (more…)

Google is Sending Out I/O Acceptance and Rejection Letters – Did You get In?

by Kellex on Apr 21, 2014 News

If you registered for Google I/O 2014 during last week’s open registration period, be on the lookout for either an acceptance or rejection letter this evening. Since this year introduced a new lottery-like system for choosing attendees, your chance should technically be as good as anyone’s.

Did you get in?

PSA: Google I/O 2014 Registration Window Switches to April 15-18

by Kellex on Apr 7, 2014April 7, 2014 News

A quick note to share this evening on the registration window for Google I/O 2014 – Google has apparently changed the dates to April 15-18. The original registration window was supposed to run from April 8-10, but the I/O site now reflects the change to next week.

Everything else seems to be the same, including the actual process and pricing. So if you were planning to register tomorrow, don’t worry, you have another week to prepare. (more…)

Google I/O 2014 Registration Happening April 8-10

by Kellex on Mar 26, 2014March 26, 2014 News

It’s official – registration for Google I/O 2014 is open from April 8 to 10. As was announced previously, Google is doing a random, almost lottery system this year to see who gets in. In other words, there is no rush to get in the minute tickets go live before they sell out. Google is trying to make it as fair as possible this time around. (more…)

Google I/O 2014 Happening June 25 and 26

by Kellex on Feb 19, 2014February 19, 2014 News

This afternoon, Sundar Pichai announced that Google I/O 2014 will take place at San Francisco’s Moscone Center on June 25 and 26. That’s exactly 126 days from now.

Registration info was not given just yet, but Pichai promised that the process will be different this time around. Rather than having to flock to Google’s registration page the second it opens, Google will instead allow you to submit your interest in attending. After you have submitted interest, applicants will be randomly selected and then notified.

That seems, well, kind of unfortunate in a way. In other words, you have no control over whether or not you will be able to attend Google I/O this year. While that process may eliminate the complaints after crashing servers and tickets selling out in minutes, I can imagine people not liking the lottery format and instead complaining over having no control. Hopefully, they at least offer previous attendees a chance to attend again. (more…)

New Gmail App for Android Possibly Spotted in Google I/O Session, Assuming It’s Not Just an Ugly Mock-up

by Kellex on May 24, 2013May 24, 2013 News

Are you looking at the new UI of a redesigned Gmail app for Android? Possibly. The slide above appeared at the “Structure in Android App Design” session at Google I/O, which was focused on teaching developers how to choose which navigation techniques to use in their complex apps. This was the only look at what could potentially be the new Gmail, but if this is indeed it, there are some things worth talking about. (more…)

Video: Entire Google I/O 2013 Keynote Replay Available

by Kellex on May 16, 2013May 16, 2013 News Videos

Did you miss the entire 3-hour Google I/O keynote from yesterday? Since Google decided not to do a day 2 keynote, they packed everything into day 1, with topics ranging from Google+ to Chrome to Android (barely) and even Google Maps. The entire thing ended with a 30-40 minute crowd Q&A with Larry Page that is at least worth a watch in and of itself. Overall, though, it was long…really long.

To see all of our coverage from Google I/O 2013, hit up this link.