Google has announced the upcoming Android O operating system beta will launch soon as the company prepares for its I/O developer conference taking place on May 17-19 in California.

There have been rumours for some time that Huawei would be handling the manufacturing of Google’s next range of Nexus smartphones. Those rumours look more concrete now as analysts in China have revealed the device’s specs.

An Android update, wearable gadgets and so-called smart home devices are just some of the innovations Google is likely to show off at its developer conference today.

An Android update, wearable gadgets and so-called smart home devices are just some of the innovations Google is likely to show off at its developer conference today.