Android ‘L’, Android smartwatches, Android Auto, and Android TV announced at Google I/O

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Updated @ 2:40pm That’s it — the keynote is over. This incredibly long event took us from the Android “L” release to Android Auto to Android TV. We saw smartwatches, smart TVs, and a brand new UI on the stage. There were countless amazing ideas on display today, but now Google has to nail the execution. We might all be using Android on our TVs and in our cars next year, but it’s possible the whole idea will crash and burn. Can Google really pull off these huge promises? I’m not confident.
Updated @ 1:35pm Android TV brings the full Android experience to the living room. Movies, music, and games all work on this platform, and a full 10-foot UI is built into the Android “L” SDK. The big TV makers are signed on, so Smart TVs might actually see a boost in quality later this year.
Updated @ 1:25pm Android Auto is here at Google I/O in full force. Navigation, music, and communication apps were shown off live on the stage. The Android Auto SDK is available for devs, and it seems like a solid first attempt. Will it be able to compete with the CarPlay juggernaut, though? With over 40 partners, Android Auto certainly has a shot.
Updated @ 1:15pm Android Wear seems really interesting. Round and square screens are both supported, and developers can take full advantage of all screens. Even better, smartwatches will be available to order on Google’s store later today. Apple better get rolling with the iWatch.
Updated @ 12:55pm We’ve been hearing all about the Android “L” release today. We don’t know what it’s called, and we don’t know the release numbers either. You can install the preview starting tomorrow, but who knows when it will be formally released?
Updated @ 12:00pm Here we go! The event is starting. Are we ready for a new Android revision? Will we see self-driving cars? Who knows what Google has in store for us? Watch the stream live, or follow along with our liveblog. We’ll have all of the highlights right here.
Today, at 12pm ET (9am Pacific, 5pm UK) Google will be delivering the keynote for its 2014 I/O conference. The event will be streamed out live, and we’ll be covering the keynote with regular live blog updates. The live video stream from the event is embedded below.

Google I/O 2014 live video stream