Google I/O 2013 in a nutshell

Not everyone gets to go to the Google I/O conference. Thankfully, there is plenty of coverage and tons of blog posts that have us covered.

For those who want a brief breakdown of the important components, here’s a breakdown from Trend Blog.

 

Google Play game services

Features to include:

• Sync games across devices
• Cloud save
• Leaderboards
• Cross-platform games

 

Improved Google search

No-interface approach:

• Search by saying, “OK Google”
• Conversational search
• It will answer, converse, and anticipate next search

 

New Google Maps

New features to include:

• Ground-up redesign
• Enhanced walking and driving directions
• Edge-to-edge content
• Interactive maps
• Live traffic alerts
• iPad app coming soon

 

Google Play music

New subscription service:

• “All access”
• Available in the US
• $9.99/mo
• $7.99/mo if you subscribe before June 30th

 

Google Hangouts

Improved messaging:

• “One chat to rule them all”
• Replaces Google Talk, Google+ Video Chat, and Google+ Messenger
• Available for Android, iOS, and Chrome
• Consistent look across devices and platforms

 

Google Plus Photos

Auto enhance:

• “Auto-enhance your photos with skin softening, noise reduction, and more
• Google highlights your best photos based on algorithms
• Auto Awesome includes HDR, animated GIFs, and more
• 15GB cloud storage for full size photos

 

Visualized

In case you want a handy dandy chart detailing these changes, here you go.

Google I/O 2013 Announcements by trendblog.net

 

The keynote

Finally, if you have some time to spend, here’s the 3 hour, 25 minute keynote.