Google IO 2021: four big things we expect to see and two things we don’t

Google’s annual software-focused event is fast approaching, with Google IO 2021 kicking off on May 18.

The event this year is online-only, for obvious reasons, but that doesn’t mean it will be short of big announcements. Not much has been confirmed so far, but through a combination of leaks, rumors, the event schedule and past form, we have a good idea of what to expect.