Google I/O005 Archivesback, baby. This year it's virtual, it's free, and everyone is invited.

The developer conference will be held online this year after being canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic. Viewers can tune into Google's YouTube channel on May 18 at 1 p.m. ET to watch the keynote kick things off.

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The full list of event programs for the three days are detailed on the master schedule. These include updates on Android, Google Pay, and interactive Q&A's with various developers.

Generally, I/O reveals software announcements surrounding new Google apps and services, but it's also been used to reveal new hardware. After a year off, we're hoping to get some seriously impressive goods.