Google I/O 2013: Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie, New Nexus 7, Motorola X and more

The big conference Google I/O 2013 is happening next month and will run from 15 -17 May. Last year, Google introduced the Nexus 7, Android 4.1 Jellybean, the now-abandoned Nexus Q and a lot more. Now rumors said the next Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie, next-gen Nexus 7 and more exciting things will announced. So today let’s jump right into our guesses and hopes for what we’ll see at Google’s biggest conference of the year.

1.  Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie

Whatever else Google announces, nothing will grab the headlines like the next major version of Android.
But the techies all agree that Google will probably just give Android followers a peek at the new OS since the current Android 4.2v update is not yet available on many devices yet. We didn’t see a major update in UI with Android 4.1 or 4.2 from Android 4.0, so if Google is going to release the Android 5.0, it will be refined, polished, and smooth — and it will be fast in order to compete with Apple!

2.  New Nexus 7

Google introduced to the Nexus 7 tablet at the last I/O, so it wouldn’t be surprised if we saw a new version-running Android 5, maybe. According to news from BGR, the Nexus 7.7 will have a Tegra 4 processor, a 7.7-inch, 1,920 x 1,200-pixel display, 8GB of storage, and both front and rear high-def cameras. 3G service and a price tag within the range of $149 to $199. Rumours said it would have an expanded screen size of 8 inches to rival the iPad Mini and Samsung Galaxy Note 8.

3.  Lower Price for the Original Nexus 7

It is logical to expect a lower price for the original Nexus 7 once its old brother is released. Among the anticipated price tags for this device at $149, $129 and $99.  

4.  Motorola X Phone

Sticking with the mobile space, Google I/O 2013 may also witness the debut of the mythical Motorola X, the superphone Google is said to be working on ever since it completed the Motorola acquisition. The company is said to be throwing everything it's got at this new halo device, which is why it may not be ready in time for I/O. If it is, expect it to be the star of the show.

5.  Nexus 5

Google Nexus 4 has made a big success and has been selling out in stores across the U.S. But in order to compete better with the new Galaxy S4, HTC One and iPhone 5, Google need to update the Nexus 4, namely the Nexus 5. The Nexus 5 is expected boost an improved processor, camera and LTE support and so on.

6.  Google Glass

Glass was laughed off by many as a pipe dream when it was unveiled at I/O last year, but 12 months on these smart glasses are gathering significant momentum. With competition winners having already received their Google Glass samples, we expect I/O 2013 to provide significant updates regarding retail availability and app developer programmers.  I suspect we’ll see Google Glass officially announced as a consumer product at I/O 2013 and available for sale within a few months following the conference.

7.  Google Now

At last year’s Google I/O we saw Google’s answer to Siri: Google Now. Since then we’ve seen a few updates and to Google Now that have added features and functionality, but many in the industry are suspicious about why we haven’t seen more. I think Google’s been holding back on us and we’ll see a rush of new features for Google Now that will blow us away. What’s more, we’ll probably see Google Now for iOS demo’d.

8.  Google Babble

Babble is expected to unite Chat, Talk, Voice and Google Plus communication into a single service with the same conversations and features available everywhere. It seems the company has plans to go toe-to-toe with Apple’s iMessage and BlackBerry Messenger long term. Interestingly Babble is also said to incorporate notification syncing, a long overdue feature that dismisses notifications on all your devices once they are checked on one.

9.  Home Automation
It’s been a while since we heard about the ADK and Google’s push for home automation. This time around I suspect we’ll see some real-world products that can be easily controlled by your Android-powered phone or tablet. Either that or the ADK will fade into obscurity, never to be heard of again.

So what else do you expect to see at this year’s Google I/O? Welcome to show your comments below!

Google Nexus 5 Rumors Roundup: Buy Samsung Galaxy S4 Or Wait For Next Nexus?

The Google Nexus 4, made by LG, is an awesome Android smartphone at an amazing price and makes a huge success. Now rumors of a Nexus 5 phone are piling up in anticipation of the next big thing. According to the rumors, the Nexus 5 will be unveiled in May alongside Key Lime Pie 7 during Google’s annual Google I/O conference. Of late Samsung have announced its flagship-Samsung galaxy s4, which bring us a lot of innovative software features. AT&T is now accepting preorder for the device. So should we get the Samsung galaxy s4 now or wait for to see will Nexus s5 bring new surprises and take the tech world by storm? Will it beats the galaxy s4? Let’s check out the rumors and then make a choice.

Screen:  According to the report from CNET, Nexus 5 will have a 5.2-inch 1,920x1,080-pixel OLED Display.

Processor:  CNET also point out that the device is going to powers with Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 at 2.3 GHz clock speed parried with 3GB LPDDR3 RAM.

Camera:  Rumors said the device will equip with a16-megapixel rear camera with GPS by OmniVision (Rumor also side Nexus 5 will have a Nikon camera) and a 2.1 megapixel front facing camera. The back camera is capable of recording 4K video and the front camera is capable of recording 1080p video.

Memory:  It's also rumored Nexus 5 come in the standard 16/32/64GB storage options with no expansion as Google would still want Nexus devices owners to tap into Google Drive for their space requirements.

Battery:  3,300mAh lithium polymer battery

Software:  The handset reportedly runs on Android 5.0 “Key Lime Pie,” the next version of Google’s mobile operating system and may feature some sort of gesture-based controls.

Price:  The low price tag has always done the LG Nexus 4 well, so Google would be daft to ask for more. We may be looking at $300 for the 16GB and $350 for the 32GB LG Nexus 5.

Other features:  Qualcomm RF360 (LTE 150Mbps and HSPA+), front stereo speakers, integrated DVB-T / ATSC-antenna and gesture like controls (navigation, zoom, etc.).

The Nexus 5 appears to be amazing in every aspect! So that is the question: will you buy the Galaxy S4 after shipping or wait for the release of Nexus 5? Welcome to share your comments below.

The specs of Samsung galaxy s4 review:

• Display:  5-inch full HD Super AMOLED; 1,920×1,080 screen, at 441 pixels per inch.
• Processor, RAM:  North American version’s quad core Snapdragon 600 and the international version’s octa core Exynos chip, 2 GB of RAM.
• Memory:  internal storage ranges from 16 to 64 GB, expandable memory
• Camera:  13-megapixel back-facing camera, 2-megapixel front camera and sports several new camera software features. Dual Camera combines video or images from the front and back cameras, under a variety of templates. Also included is Drama Shot, which takes bursts of shots and combines them automatically into a collage.
• Battery:  powers with a 2600mAh battery
• Software:  The Galaxy S4 will ship with the latest version of Android, 4.2.2, runs its own operating system. New features include: Smart Scroll, Smart Pause, S Health, S Translate and so on.