As usual, Android developments will take the front-row seat at I/O 2024. Google is expected to drop more details about Android 15, the next major release of its mobile operating system, which is already in the developer preview phase of testing. This version brings support for some neat features like partial screen sharing, a consolidated health data dashboard with extra privacy, low-light camera enhancements, and enhanced file security. In addition to Android 15, Google will likely share more details about all the next-generation upgrades lined up for Wear OS and Chrome OS.
If previous I/O events are anything to go by, the 2024 edition will also witness the launch of a new mid-range phone. Leaks have already spoiled the phone in question, dubbed the Pixel 8A, thanks to some alleged CAD-based renders and internal hardware details. This one is expected to borrow the Tensor G3 processor from the mainline Pixel flagships while offering the same signature design as the Pixel 8 series phones. However, buyers might be in for an unpleasant surprise this year. Winfuture reports that the Pixel 8A could cost roughly $550, continuing a trend of rising Google smartphone prices in recent years.
