Google I/O: What to Expect in 2016

By siliconindia | Wednesday, 18 May 2016, 05:44 Hrs

Chrome OS:

Here's where things could get really fascinating. Chrome OS and Android are starting to converge, and we’ll get to see the first signs of this at I/O. What exactly will that mean? At first, it could look like Chrome OS being able to run most Android apps in the Play Store. That'd be a pretty useful addition to Chrome OS, and it could encourage Android developers to do a better job supporting large screen sizes.

Android VR:

Google appears to be working seriously on a new virtual reality platform based around Android. There are enough leaks — including from Google itself — to suggest it is a sure thing. The question is, what exactly will it look like? The Wall Street Journal reported nearly a year ago that Google was preparing the ground for new virtual reality features for Android. Then in February, the Financial Times reported that Google was working on a Gear VR-style headset — something you'd be able to slide a phone into. Google already has Cardboard headsets, but this one would apparently be more advanced.

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