Google's New Events App Is Just For Google Events

Yesterday, Google released an app on the Play Store that seemed to mimic their I/O app in a lot of ways. At the time it was flopped into the Play Store, there wasn't much to discuss. It was clearly an internal project that was either released early (and lazily) or by accident. Either way, it was limited. At the time, we posited that Google may be using it at I/O, and it turns out we're right. It also turns out I/O is about all it's good for.

At the time of release, the app's description didn't say much. Now, Google has updated the language to reflect it's purpose:

The Google Events App will allow guests, attending events run by Google, to interact with speakers on stage, take notes, participate in Q&A, connect to social media, and request further follow up information. The app is not available at events not organised by Google.

And there you have it. Google's app is for Google events, plain and simple. Though Google hosts a myriad of get-togethers, most under-the-radar Developer conferences, this one is likely meant for wider use at Google I/O. After the keynote, breakout sessions take place for a few days so Developers can learn more about a technology they're specializing in, or what was announced during the keynote speech.

There's also a web-based version of the app, so it seems this is Google's effort to better tie in their global audience for I/O. As people watch sessions stream live, they can likely submit questions in a more concise format via the app.

Google may not (read: probably won't) ignore the I/O app, which we've yet to see go live (probably because they're waiting to release their sessions schedule), but this might prove a handier way to stay in touch at the event.

Via: Android Police