Apple focused on the importance of apps at its annual developer’s conference last week. While Google will not hold its conference until next week, the company got a head start by releasing a Google I/O 2012 companion app. The free app, available from the Google Play Store, allows users to plan their schedules with the conference agenda.
Overview of Features
The app was designed to work well on Android smartphones and tablets. It allows users to:
- Sync events with their calendars so they may find the sessions they are most interested in attending
- Share information on Google+
- Participate and view in conversations using the #io2012 hash-tag as it is built into the application
- Access reminders before sessions start
- Play back video session streams
- Obtain company information in the Developer Sandbox
- Review information regarding speakers, photos and biographies
Some have noted that the search box looks different on the app. This had led many to wonder if Google has released a sneak peek of Jelly Bean, the next version of Android that should be on display at the developer’s conference. On June 27, 2012, when the conference starts, we should all find out.
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