Google IO 2017: all the news from Google's big developer conference
Google IO 2017 is now in the rear-view mirror, but we'll be hearing about everything Google announced this week for many months to come.
Whether it's the public release of Android O later this summer, HTC and Lenovo's standalone VR headsets powered by the Daydream platform, Google Lens or Android Go, Google IO only served to set the stage for even more exciting announcements down the road.
Read on for all the big news and features from this year's show, and remember, we're only a few weeks away from Apple's WWDC 2017 conference!
Short on time? Catch up with the five most important Google IO announcements in our quick keynote round up.
Got a little more time? Then check out the 38 most important things from Google IO, ranked in order of importance.
Google goes for the car: Android in the car is Google's latest initiative to connect users as they drive. Unlike Android Auto, which is an app that powers connected experiences through a tethered phone, this is straight Android wired into a vehicle.
Connecting everything from the audio to AC and tapping into Google Assistant for voice-only queries, Google is first partnering with Audi and Volvo to bring its new vision for connected driving to the road. Look for the first Android in the car vehicles to come to lots in two years' time.
Android Oreo, oh?: We saw plenty of clues as to Android O's mystery name this week. Spoiler: it looks almost certain to be Android Oreo, and here are eight sure signs why.
Daydream believer: We were introduced to the next generation of Google's Daydream VR platform. Called Euphrates, Daydream 2.0 is built with standalone VR in mind. It's filled with new features, like an updated Daydream Home, to push Google's vision for VR even further.
A new beginning for Android TV?: The Android TV homescreen has a brand-new look courtesy of Android O, and yes, it's a significant change over the current homescreen. Different doesn't necessarily mean better, however, and some users may find it too confusing.
Don't sleep on Project Treble: This is the biggest Android update you've never heard of, and one we're really excited about.
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Making the move to iPhone: The biggest piece of news from the show may come as a surprise (though not if you were paying attention before the show):Google Assistant is coming to iPhone.
Siri better watch out as the Google Assistant app on iOS is out now. It works much the same as Google Assistant on Android, just as a standalone application.
However, Google isn't set only on elbowing into iPhone, with aims to bring Google Assistant to various home appliances as well as vehicles. Plus, you can also soon send payments using Google Assistant. All you need to do is utter the command and have a debit card linked to your Google account.
Finally, because we had to go there, we asked Siri what to open Google Assistant. Things got awkward.
Just as big: Google has announced its Daydream VR platform is coming to standalone headsets, no cable, PC or phone required.
The first partners are HTC and Lenovo, and they'll build a headset based on a Google reference design built in partnership with Qualcomm. More partners are due down the road, too.
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