Google I/O 2018: Crositini And Chromebooks – Probably Some Other Stuff, Too
In just a little more than 24 hours, developers, tech-heads and media types alike will converge on the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View to see what’s new in the world of Google. We’ll be streaming the event live here on Chrome Unboxed for your viewing pleasure and make sure to check us out on Twitter for up to the minute news from the event as it happens. CEO Sundar Pichai will take the stage around 10 a.m. PST with the first developer Keynote beginning around Noon West coast time.
So, what can we expect from Google this year? Here’s a quick rundown of what we’re anticipating for Chrome OS, Google Assistant, Chromecast and a few extras if we’re lucky.
Like last year’s I/O, there is a dedicated session focused on helping developers optimize Android Apps for Chrome OS. Key features like developing for larger displays, keyboard shortcuts and in-app stylus support are on the agenda for this session. While this will likely be a bit of a bore for most of you, we’ll be watching just in case they feature any new hardware like the HP Chromebook X2 that is slated for release in early June.
NOT on the schedule for I/O is any mention of what has become the hottest news in the world of Chrome OS as of late.
Linux apps on Chromebooks have become a reality and even though it’s still unofficial, it is clear that Google is exhausting a lot of time and resources getting the container platform for Chrome OS up and running. We could spend all day revisiting all the news surrounding the Crostini Project but I will save you my long-winded dribble. If you’d like to catch up on what Crostini is and the features headed your way, you can do so here.