Yes, the Google I / O has happened on Wednesday, but the news announced by the search giant were so many that it has not been easy to follow up everything that was said at the conference. . If still you had not put together you time, is here with three news of what will be part of the future within a short time
Android Auto
Let’s face it: the Android has an intuitive operating system and used by millions of people worldwide, in addition to also count on the larger system of online maps of the planet. So why not join the business with pleasure? And thus was born the Android Auto. The new extension of Android, designed and developed for cars, was launched last year and brings this year some important updates.
as the name indicates, Android Author ultimately function as an operating system for your car. In addition to show you maps and routes in GPS, Android Auto also facilitates operation calls or music you’ll hear while driving, all the easiest way possible for the attention diverted from the road is as short as possible.
It currently operates in more than 100 models existing cars on the market, and is available in about 30 countries with voice support in their own language. The update, announced at Google I / O, includes the Waze app, long a request of users, and also the ability to move the operating system using the command “okay Google”.
Another great new feature of Android Auto is the one that will be able to be used without a compatible car. That is, soon you’ll be able to install the Android Auto app on your Android phone and enjoy the same features, including make calls or send messages by voice or follow Google Maps directions in the driver friendly interface.
remember: Android Auto brings 90 free days of Google Play Music and to use the service you need an Android phone with version 5.0 or higher, and also one of the cars or radios compatible with the service. Consult here the list. There are thousands of Android apps compatible with the Auto system, as you can see here.
Android Wear 2.0
Android smartwatches The were also not forgotten at the conference and are about to get one that will the biggest update ever. The main innovation involves greater independence of the equipment in relation to smartphones, as if the smartwatch possess a built-in LTE connection is no longer necessary to have nearby smartphone to access apps like Dropbox, Spotify, Google Drive, between others.
in terms of interface, the Android Wear 2.0 will be fully renovated, receiving already Material Design. The watch faces will be fully customizable in order to include information from some third-party apps. Moreover, from now on the messages that appear on the timer display will be able to be viewed in full screen and not just at the bottom, which you will be able to respond using the intelligent answers with voice messages or – adventurous you are for that – using a keyboard
Android Apps on Chromebooks
the apps are even the main reason of attraction of any operating system and within a short time, the. Android applications will move to Chrome OS, the operating system present on Chromebooks. This was a measure long awaited and can give a new impetus to Google’s laptops, which had hitherto not ran nothing more than Google Chrome and all its extensions.
to view the list Chromebooks compatible with this new feature just see this link. The news must reach the end consumer already in autumn this year.
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