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We're live from the Google IO 2011 keynote address!

I'm here in beautiful (and somewhat chilly, which I happen to love) San Francisco for Google I/O 2011.  As expected, the rumor mill has been in full swing, with the latest build of Android - Ice Cream - new phone announcements, and more circulating around.

What do you think will come from tomorrow's keynote address?  A new smartphone?  "Ice Cream" for everyone?  Actual ice cream for everyone?  Let me know in the comments section below, bookmark the page, and tune in for live coverage beginning at 9:00 AM PT/12:00 PM ET!

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Aaron Baker is the Editor-in-Chief of PhoneDog Media. An eight-year veteran in the wireless industry, he has worked for the four nationwide wireless carriers, a now-defunct MVNO, and several technology websites in various capacities. A frequent traveler, he has attended numerous trade shows, served on technology judging panels, and has contributed to publications like Wired.com and Singapore's "Asian Journeys" magazine. Aaron resides in the... - full profile

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Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:54:29 AM

And that wraps it up!  Keep it locked on the site for continuing coverage of Google I/O!

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:53:59 AM

Everyone gets a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1!  Crowd goes wild...

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:53:47 AM

It's not available to anyone...with one exception...

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:53:36 AM

They're discussing the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:51:48 AM

"There are some really cool Android devices coming out in the next few weeks and months"

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:51:27 AM

They're recapping the keynote.  No more announcements?  I hope that's not the case...

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:50:04 AM

"You'll hear more about Android @ Home in the next few months"

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:46:05 AM

They're calling it the "Android at Home environment"

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:44:52 AM

They're demoing an app that's allowing them to control the lights in the room.  Could be used for alarm clocks, washer/dryer, lights, and more.

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:39:28 AM

They're demonstrating Adreno with Labyrinth

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:37:34 AM

One of the demo guys took off his sweatpants to demo the workout/exercise bike software.  "Talking my pants of at a Google trade show" must be an awesome accomplishment for the resume.

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:36:11 AM

Announcing "Android Open Accessory" - you can build a wide range of accessories to work with any Android device.

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:35:56 AM
Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:34:54 AM

Transitioning to the "more" section.

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:34:06 AM

Partners - Verizon, HTC, Samsung, Sprint, Sony Ericsson, LG, T-Mobile, Vodafone, Motorola, AT&T, and Google.  They'll receive the latest Android platform updates for 18 months after product launches, as long as the product can support it.

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:33:17 AM

Everyone attending I/O gets a Music Beta invite

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:33:11 AM

"We're rolling out Music Beta to US users starting today" .....BOOOO from the international crowd

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:28:18 AM

Finally, Google is making some headway in the wireless music space.

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:27:27 AM

Music Beta software available for PC and for Mac.

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:25:31 AM

Now they're talking about Music....they're introducing "Music Beta" by Google.

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:25:23 AM

Android 3.1 rollout begins today for Motorola XOOM users.

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:25:16 AM
Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:24:33 AM

You can start renting today at market.android.com

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:24:01 AM

There's a "Movies" tab in the Android Market.

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:22:36 AM

Playback does look good on the XOOM's 10.1-inch display.

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:21:55 AM

Can rent from the web and it will show up in the "Movies" app on your Android device.

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:20:19 AM

They can be streamed via the cloud to Android devices or computers.  Starting at $1.99.

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:19:21 AM

Google is bring movie rentals to the Android Market.

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:18:01 AM

They have software that follows your face.  Front-facing camera follows facial recognition.  That's impressive.

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:17:56 AM
Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:16:14 AM

"And last but not least, it'll all be open source"

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:15:27 AM

They want "One OS everywhere."  They're making some Honeycomb enhancements available on the phone version.

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:13:42 AM

ICE CREAM SANDWICH.  There it is.  Targeting a Q4 launch for it.

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:12:51 AM

Android 3.1 also coming to Google TV this summer.

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:12:14 AM

Android 3.1 supports USB things like keyboards, mice, and game controllers.

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:11:40 AM

Some Android 3.1 widgets can be resized.  Kind of like MOTOBLUR.

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:10:23 AM

Android 3.1 coming out, and coming to Motorola XOOM soon

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:10:19 AM

"Today, I'm going to tell you what's coming next"

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:09:21 AM

"We're going to show you two new services that we're announcing today..."

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:07:54 AM

1st billion installs - 2 years / 2nd billion, 5 months, 3rd billion, 60 days

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:07:30 AM

There are now 200,000 apps in the Android Market

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:07:07 AM

400,000 Android devices activated daily

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:06:29 AM

310 devices available in 112 countries

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:05:58 AM

"We all did it together.  36 OEMs, 215 carriers, 450,000 Android developers"

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:05:50 AM

"We have activated over 100 million Android devices worldwide"

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:04:01 AM

"Today, we have three things to talk to you about...momentum, mobile, and more"

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:02:54 AM

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:02:06 AM

Pot shot number one!  Android eating an Apple to signify marketshare.

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:01:27 AM

"Today, modern browsers are better and faster thanks to this group of people"

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:00:47 AM

Vic Gondotra on stage

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 9:00:11 AM

And it begins!

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 8:57:40 AM

Phones are on silent.  The party is about to start!

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 8:53:39 AM

Ok, sitting down, waiting for the show to begin.  Five minutes, 18 seconds and counting!

Aaron BakerAaron Baker, 5/10/2011 8:51:56 AM

Check check...is this thing on?!

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