The I/O 2015 schedule is here, it gives us a lot of hints about what we can expect from Android.
ile the sessions are targeted at developers, there are enough details to glean what might be coming during the conference May 28-29. ’ll be there to cover all the happenings.
y this matters: I/O is a developer conference, but tends to make a lot of its big announcements that affect consumers, as well. st year it was Android which became Android llipop (5.0). ong with a new version of Android, we should see some new developer tools features across apps.
Android M
llipop may be installed on only 10 percent of Android devices, but that isn’t stopping from moving ahead. A session focused on Android for rk mentioned Android M by name, but it’s since disappeared from the I/O site. Nonetheless, we’re pretty confident we’ll hear more about the next version of Android in the keynote other sessions, such as at’s new in Android.
Gaming on Android TV
Yes, there are some good Android TV games, but certainly not as many as would like. This gaming developer session will help devs take their existing Android games perform the necessary maintenance to make them Android TV friendly.
Android Auto
’re finally seeing real-life car units with Android Auto. A developer session will discuss the necessary As Sboxing required for getting apps to work with Android Auto.
More Material Design
’s Material Design guidelines aren’t stagnant, so this session is designed to update developers on what’s new how to add in many different design elements to apps. It also covers the key Material Design OS components, which could be the boost needed to get some developers to put their apps on board.
Making apps more context aware
The average smartphone has a lot of sensing capabilities, such as G, Bluetooth, an accelerometer. This developer session focuses on getting apps to use these tools, pointing to Now’s “ere did I park my car?” functionality as an example. may see new context-awareness As tools as part of Android M, or even in an update to ay Services.
Stepping up security with Smart ck
’s Smart ck feature gives your phone permission to turn off the N requirement when connected to a specific device or at a certain location. This session discusses how wearable makers can make their Android ar devices compatible with this technology.
