Google IO 2012

heebusjeebus

Anyone else looking forward to this years Google IO in San Fran at 12.30 EDT (EDIT: 5.30pm GMT)

It's kicking off this evening and there are a number of sites offering a live blog but usually it's streamed live on YouTube.

Personally I'm looking forward to seeing what's coming in Jelly Bean (Android 4.1), details of the new 7 inch Nexus Tablet and more concrete information on the Android@Home standard.

Links:

http://www.youtube.com/user/GoogleDevelopers

http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2012/06/liveblog-google-2012-io-opening-keynote/

http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/27/google-io-2012-keynote-liveblog/

Blackdragon

Been looking forward to this for a while now. Im curious if we will see any working demo's for Project Majel

heebusjeebus

I don't see the benefits of Siri. It's probably useful when I'm driving though.

VVOORR

Hopefilly we will get a look at this ASUS 7 inch Nexus tablet. Finally.....

DryCleanOnly

Live stream here https://developers.google.com/events/io/
Starts in 1 hour

neacy69

VVOORR wrote: »

Hopefilly we will get a look at this ASUS 7 inch Nexus tablet. Finally.....

Rumors suggest $199 in the us

Professey Chin

Found in the latest web market updates

heebusjeebus

Nexus Q, "Social" Media Streamer, I love the look of it but seems a bit limited

http://www.theverge.com/2012/6/27/3120194/google-nexus-q-home-media-streamer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F5FO-MyR0o

heebusjeebus

The Great Chinholio wrote: »

Found in the latest web market updates

Umm, notice that the tablet is using the Phone status bar and buttons. Is the tablet layout gone from 4.1?

jester77

Nice looking device!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMQdfGFK5XQ

Professey Chin

heebusjeebus wrote: »

Umm, notice that the tablet is using the Phone status bar and buttons. Is the tablet layout gone from 4.1?

Could be gone from 7 inch tablets. I can kinda understand it if theyre aiming for them to be held in portrait

Atomic Pineapple

Starting now

Professey Chin

draffodx wrote: »

Starting now

Daft Punk. Good start :pac:

heebusjeebus

Yes, nice and smooth interfaces with Jelly Bean and Project Butter.

Atomic Pineapple

Offline voice , yes!!

heebusjeebus

The new camera and review options look sweet.

Professey Chin

Notifications are done really nice

Professey Chin

I want a pygmy marmoset.....

heebusjeebus

So is the google voice search the new Siri? Looks slick.

Atomic Pineapple

It's a pity most of this excellent design will be ruined by Samsung et al...

Sonics2k

Well impressed so far.

I dream of the day Microsoft and Google work together.

Professey Chin

draffodx wrote: »

It's a pity most of this excellent design will be ruined by Samsung et al...

Had to ruin it didnt you
TO CYANOGEN!!!!!

heebusjeebus

These are some great features to Jelly Bean. I hope we're not waiting too long for it to be pushed down.

EDIT: Mid July, WOOHOO

Professey Chin

Free push messages! Win!

heebusjeebus

12 core GPU, WHAAAA?

heebusjeebus

It's a shame we don't have Google books, movies, tv etc. available to us in Ireland.

ftm2008

Jellybean available in July yippeeio!

Atomic Pineapple

Argh! Can't buy tablet here yet!

heebusjeebus

Nexus 7 for sale today in the UK. Not for us though.

Atomic Pineapple

heebusjeebus wrote: »

Nexus 7 for sale today in the UK. Not for us though.

If I know someone up North would I be able to buy it and get it sent there I wonder?

heebusjeebus

draffodx wrote: »

If I know someone up North would I be able to buy it and get it sent there I wonder?

They say that you order it from the google play store. It's not showing up on my store as I'm in Ireland. Maybe your friend can order it from his account.

heebusjeebus

I'm getting bored with Google + now.

draffodx

draffodx wrote: »

If I know someone up North would I be able to buy it and get it sent there I wonder?

If you use a UK proxy to order from the play store and use the BT11AA postcode you could more than likely get it shipped to your house.

Oh and in case it wasn't mentioned , the prices are £159 and £199 for the 8GB and 16GB models respectively.

mad muffin

As usual like it is with Apple and Microsoft most of these services won't be available in Ireland.

Professey Chin

heebusjeebus wrote: »

I'm getting bored with Google + now.

The photo event integration is pretty nice.

heebusjeebus

Woohoo, the glasses

Sonics2k

These things look amazing.

heebusjeebus

CivilServant

Live skydive... this is sweet!

Professey Chin

That resolution was much clearer then I expected O_O
Gimme now!!!

projectgtr

heebusjeebus wrote: »

Nexus 7 for sale today in the UK. Not for us though.

where will the tablet be fore sale i missed the tablet part only came in when Google+ started :mad:

Atomic Pineapple

projectgtr wrote: »

where will the tablet be fore sale i missed the tablet part only came in when Google+ started :mad:

Google Play

projectgtr

draffodx wrote: »

Google Play

Thanks bro, would i need to run say my balckVPN on UK to see it and order

Atomic Pineapple

projectgtr wrote: »

Thanks bro, would i need to run say my balckVPN on UK to see it and order

Looks that way alright, get me one while your at it!

projectgtr

draffodx wrote: »

Looks that way alright, get me one while your at it!

At that price Jesus it would be rude not to, im loving nexus devices that price makes it so accessible :eek:

Professey Chin

Every baby looks the same

walshy_c

I got into the UK Google Play store and tried to buy the 16gb version but its saying they don't accept cards from my location. Does anyone know a workaround for that or will I have to wait for it to become available in Ireland.

heebusjeebus

Gah, I wanna pay $1500 to get free things!

Nolimits

Tickets for Google I/O were $900, looks like the attendees just got their money back

projectgtr

Deleted User wrote: »

If you use a UK proxy to order from the play store and use the BT11AA postcode you could more than likely get it shipped to your house.

Oh and in case it wasn't mentioned , the prices are £159 and £199 for the 8GB and 16GB models respectively.

Hope this works

walshy_c

walshy_c wrote: »

I got into the UK Google Play store and tried to buy the 16gb version but its saying they don't accept cards from my location. Does anyone know a workaround for that or will I have to wait for it to become available in Ireland.

I actually forgot about this. I'm pretty sure the only workaround is to deposit money into one of those online debit Mastercard things that are based in the UK, e.g. Neteller, but even then I'm not certain if you can put a fake UK address in when you sign up, I've never used one.