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5. Security will take center stage
Security
is undoubtedly the biggest issue facing Android right now. And Google knows
it. So, at Google I/O, expect the search giant to discuss security and the ways
in which it plans to safeguard its many operating systems. To neglect security
would be a huge mistake on Googles part.
6. The future of Google TV
At Google I/O 2011, Google TV made a comeback, as the search company
discussed how it would attempt to appeal to customers in the living room. Since
then, however, Google TV has been all but ignored, making some wonder if it
should be discontinued. With rumors of Apple launching a television this year,
however, discontinuing Google TV seems unlikely, making it increasingly likely
the platform will be on display at Google I/O.
7. Expect search to play a role
It wouldnt be a Google-related event if the search company didnt discuss,
well, search. From Android to Chrome OS to Google TV, search plays a crucial
role in all the services that might take center stage at Google I/O. Google
would be remiss not to discuss it.
8. Google+, anyone?
Online services outside of search have become quite important to Google as
of late. And more recently, Google+ has arguably become its most important
online consideration next to search. Realizing that, expect
Google to discuss its social network and talk up app development for it. As
Facebook has proved, social apps can mean big businessand Google wants a part
of that business.
9. A Google-branded smartphone and tablet
Although much of the discussion surrounding Google I/O will relate to development,
theres also a good chance that the search giant will show off a smartphone and
tablet under its personally branded Nexus line. The Nexus strategy worked
brilliantly in the smartphone space, but Google hasnt followed the same path
in tablets. The time has come for it to do just that. And Google I/O might be
the place to do it.
10. An all-out assault on Microsoft
Lastly, expect Google to take aim at Microsoft at the Google I/O conference.
Since its inception, Google has hated everything about Microsoft. Now, the
search giant is starting to chip away at Microsofts defenses, including
Windows. Expect a rather significant chunk of Google I/O to continue that work.
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