Google has updated its annual Google I/O companion, bringing a host of new features and some impressive design changes to what many will see as a throw-away app.
Meant for reigning in the often-confusing mess of attendee schedules, conference maps and various extracurricular programs, the companion app adds support for a lockscreen widget this year (Android 4.2+) and vector-based maps for more accurate renderings of indoor spaces.
The Moscone Center in San Francisco will be the stage for Google I/O this year, but those at home will be able to stream all three days of the conference to their phones, tablets or PCs. The app even allows HDMI output for those eager to hook into a monitor or television.
Attendees can scan their badges via NFC this year, too, which will help save on paper, and because of the new Google+ Sign-in, schedule changes are synchronized between devices (though don’t expect an iOS app).
Google I/O 2013 takes places May 15-17 in San Francisco, and we’ll be there covering all the ins and outs, so stay tuned for a good week!
Download Google I/O 2013 for Android.
Via: Android Central
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