Google Announces 5 New Features for Android and Wear OS Devices: TalkBack, Music Search, and More
Google Announces 5 New Features for Android and Wear OS Devices
By Srishty Kumari | Updated Sep 5, 2024, 2:04 PM IST
Google announced 5 new features to enhance the user experience on Android and Wear OS devices. Android screen reader feature TalkBack will not be powered by Gemini models on supported devices. These updates improve accessibility, music discovery, and overall device functionality. Read the more details inside.
Google announced 5 new features for Android users on Tuesday. These new features are being added to existing Android tools. One of the significant updates is the enhancement of TalkBack, Google's screen reader for visually impaired users. With the new features, users can now enjoy automatic identification and selection of relevant information on the screen, improved navigation cues, and a more natural text-to-speech experience.
Another notable addition is the seamless integration of music search with Google Assistant on Android devices. Users can ask the Assistant to find specific songs, artists, or playlists, and the results will be displayed conveniently.
Wear OS devices are also getting updates. Popular apps like Google Fit, Google Pay, and Google Maps will receive new features and improved performance. For instance, Google Fit will introduce advanced features like heart rate variability analysis and sleep tracking. At the same time, Google Pay will offer enhanced NFC technology for faster and more secure contactless payments.
Google is also expanding its Digital Wellbeing tools to give users more granular control over their device usage. New features include app timers, focus mode, and updates to Family Link, allowing parents to track their children's device usage more closely.
Finally, Android Auto will receive several improvements, such as wireless connectivity, enhanced voice controls, and support for a wider range of popular apps.
These new features demonstrate Google's commitment to providing a seamless and personalized user experience across its Android and Wear OS platforms. By addressing accessibility, music discovery, and overall device functionality, Google aims to make its devices even more valuable to users.
Another notable addition is the seamless integration of music search with Google Assistant on Android devices. Users can ask the Assistant to find specific songs, artists, or playlists, and the results will be displayed conveniently.
Wear OS devices are also getting updates. Popular apps like Google Fit, Google Pay, and Google Maps will receive new features and improved performance. For instance, Google Fit will introduce advanced features like heart rate variability analysis and sleep tracking. At the same time, Google Pay will offer enhanced NFC technology for faster and more secure contactless payments.
Google is also expanding its Digital Wellbeing tools to give users more granular control over their device usage. New features include app timers, focus mode, and updates to Family Link, allowing parents to track their children's device usage more closely.
Finally, Android Auto will receive several improvements, such as wireless connectivity, enhanced voice controls, and support for a wider range of popular apps.
These new features demonstrate Google's commitment to providing a seamless and personalized user experience across its Android and Wear OS platforms. By addressing accessibility, music discovery, and overall device functionality, Google aims to make its devices even more valuable to users.