Paul Krill
Editor at Large

Android, Chrome loom large over Google I/O’s opening day

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May 2, 20132 mins

Google I/O 2013 conference kicks off with marathon keynote and features session tracks on Google+, Google Maps, and more

Google at its upcoming Google I/O 2013 conference has blocked out three hours — including a break — for its opening-day keynote. Precisely what the company will discuss during that marathon session on May 15 remains under wraps, although the company concedes it will involve news across Google’s major platforms or services.

What that could mean is the unveiling of Android 5.0, also referred to as the “Key Lime Pie” version of the mobile platform, but published reports speculate that this release could be delayed. The “Jelly Bean” line may be continued, instead. Rumors have also circulated that Google might unify its Android and Chrome technologies.

Session tracks for the conference include Android, Chrome and Apps, Google+, Google Cloud Platform, Google Maps, YouTube, and Google Wallet. Topics ranging from Android developer tools to Chrome-packaged apps to a Google+ platform overview will be presented at the conference. A road map for GWT (Google Web Toolkit) will be presented as well. In addition, the conference gives a nod to the Google Dart language, HTML5, and big data. Google assures us more sessions will be announced in the days ahead.

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Paul Krill

Paul Krill is editor at large at InfoWorld. Paul has been covering computer technology as a news and feature reporter for more than 35 years, including 30 years at InfoWorld. He has specialized in coverage of software development tools and technologies since the 1990s, and he continues to lead InfoWorld’s news coverage of software development platforms including Java and .NET and programming languages including JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, Python, Ruby, Rust, and Go. Long trusted as a reporter who prioritizes accuracy, integrity, and the best interests of readers, Paul is sought out by technology companies and industry organizations who want to reach InfoWorld’s audience of software developers and other information technology professionals. Paul has won a “Best Technology News Coverage” award from IDG.

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