Google I/O Liveblog: Google Home, VR, and Five Other Big News

**Google I/O 2016 Liveblog**

*10:03AM PT:* Welcome to the first day of Google I/O 2016! We’ll be bringing you live updates from the keynote address and throughout the day as Google unveils its latest products and technologies.

*10:05AM PT:* And we’re off! Sundar Pichai takes the stage to kick off the keynote.

*10:06AM PT:* Pichai starts by talking about how Google’s mission is to organize the world’s information.

*10:07AM PT:* He says that Google is now focused on three areas: mobile, AI, and cloud computing.

*10:08AM PT:* Pichai says that Google is committed to making its products more helpful and accessible to everyone.

*10:10AM PT:* Pichai talks about the importance of AI and says that Google is investing heavily in this area.

*10:11AM PT:* He says that AI will help Google make its products more personalized and intuitive.

*10:12AM PT:* Pichai announces Google Home, a new voice-activated smart home device.

*10:13AM PT:* Google Home can control your smart home devices, play music, and answer your questions.

*10:14AM PT:* Pichai says that Google Home is the first product in a new family of Google devices.

*10:15AM PT:* He says that Google is working with partners to bring Google Home to more devices.

*10:16AM PT:* Pichai announces Daydream, a new VR platform for Android.

*10:17AM PT:* Daydream will allow you to experience VR content on your smartphone.

*10:18AM PT:* Pichai says that Daydream is designed to be comfortable and easy to use.

*10:19AM PT:* He says that Google is working with partners to bring Daydream to more smartphones.

*10:20AM PT:* Pichai announces Google Allo, a new messaging app.

*10:21AM PT:* Google Allo is designed to be fast, reliable, and expressive.

*10:22AM PT:* Google Allo includes features such as Smart Reply, which suggests quick and easy replies to messages.

*10:23AM PT:* Pichai announces Google Duo, a new video calling app.

*10:24AM PT:* Google Duo is designed to be simple and easy to use.

*10:25AM PT:* Google Duo includes features such as Knock Knock, which lets you see who’s calling before you answer.

*10:26AM PT:* Pichai announces Android N, the next version of Android.

*10:27AM PT:* Android N includes features such as split-screen multitasking and a new notification system.

*10:28AM PT:* Pichai says that Android N will be available later this year.

*10:29AM PT:* Pichai talks about the importance of Android and says that it is now the world’s most popular mobile operating system.

*10:30AM PT:* He says that Google is committed to making Android even better in the future.

*10:31AM PT:* Pichai ends the keynote address by saying that Google is excited about the future.

*10:32AM PT:* That’s it for our liveblog of the Google I/O 2016 keynote address. Thanks for following along!**.

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