Google I/O 2021 Highlights: Features on Google Meet, Smart Canvas, Google Maps, LaMDA and more News Updated: May 19, 2021 12:27 AM IST Google I/O 2021, the annual hardware event has finally begun on Tuesday, May 18. As with the tradition, the keynote address took place with Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai on stage. The three-day conference will continue till May 20 with live sessions and virtual workshops. Here’s what the Mountain View tech giant has announced on the first day of the annual hardware conference. Also Read - Android 12 Beta First Impressions: Google finally delivers Google I/O 2021 Highlights: Google Smart Canvas Google has announced Smart Canvas a content collaboration platform that is aimed to enhance the Google Workspace experience. This integrated tool is said to make Drive and Sheets smarter and is deeply interconnected with Sheets, Tasks, Slides, and Google Meet. Users will be to launch a Meet video chat directly within Docs, share Doc directly into a Meet call. In addition, Google has added a Companion Mode in Meet which will provide each user their own tile while on a video call. Also Read - Google I/O 2021 showcase Google Meet Upcoming Features 2021 for better work from home experience