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Posted by: Nick Vitale

05 June 2013

Google I/O 2013: In Under 5 Minutes

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What is Google I/O?

According to wikipedia.org "Google I/O is an annual developer-focused conference held by Google in San Francisco, California. Google I/O features highly technical, in-depth sessions focused on building web, mobile, and enterprise applications with Google and open web technologies such as Android, Chrome, Chrome OS, Google APIs, Google Web Toolkit, App Engine, and more."

When was Google I/O 2013?

Wednesday, May 15, 2013.

What did they discuss at Google I/O 2013?

Anything and everything Google. Here's a few highlights:
  • There are over 900 million Android-running units.
  • Google Play has had over 48 billion app installations.
  • Google services are integrating synced alerts (now available on Google Hangouts).
  • There's a new set of APIs available for game developers including iOS and the Web allowing for cross-platform game development
  • Plenty more...

Google just published a highlights reel to Youtube, here's the video:


People are still tweeting about the event nearly a month later, here's a few choice tweets:


If you're dying to know more here's a pretty good summary of the Google I/O event with highlights and analysis including photos and videos.


International Business Times has a great article that describes Google's I/O 2013 conference where Google formally introduced Google Glass and its integration with Google Hangout capturing a live wing suit skydive, and then gave the glasses to BMX bikers riding on the rooftop of San Francisco's Moscone Center.
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References:

  1. “Google I/O 2013 Review: 7 Highlights And Analysis [PHOTOS AND VIDEOS]” · Ryan W. Neal · May 19, 2013 · International Business Times
  2. “@bdc” · Benjamin De Cock · June 3, 2013 · Twitter
  3. “@itsalexaye90” · Alex · June 4, 2013 · Twitter
  4. “@garrygolden” · Garry Golden · June 5, 2013 · Twitter
  5. “Google I/O” · June 5, 2013 · En.wikipedia.org
  6. “Google Glass Stole the Show at Google I/O 2013 - Mashable” · June 5, 2013 · Www.google.co.uk
  7. “Google I/O 2013 Highlights” · googledevelopers · June 4, 2013 · YouTube

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