Google announced new features on Android for phones, cars, watches and TVs for 2024; check out the improvements
OR Google announced a series of new features for the Android ecosystem in 2024. Mobile phones are the big highlight with the arrival of Android 15, but the improvements don’t stop there: watches and TVs will also gain new tools in future updates of the Robozinho System.
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Next, check out some of the major new features already confirmed by Google and expected later this year.
1. Protection against theft
Android 15 will be equipped with a new security mechanism in the event of mobile phone theft: the Thief Detection Lock function identifies if the device has been suddenly taken by another person and automatically blocks access to the system.
To do this, it uses machine learning with accelerometer and gyroscope data to identify whether someone has taken their cell phone and run.
2. Reserved area
Finally, Android 15 gained a feature to create a private area and hide apps or documents from curious people. Data and notifications are isolated from the rest of the device and the user must unlock access with a personalized password or biometrics.
The function has been available for some time in the interfaces of manufacturers who use Android, such as One UI, for example SAMSUNGbut it had never appeared in the “pure” version of operating system.
3. Augmented reality on Maps
Google reports that Maps for Android will receive more augmented reality content, with immersive experiences from places like Singapore and Paris. The company also emphasizes that the new features are the result of partnerships with Samsung and Qualcomm.
4. Power-saving Wear OS 5
Wear OS 5 has been confirmed as the next generation of OS for watches and other wearables, and it looks like the OS will have an annual update cycle, parallel to Android. One of the new features announced is the optimization of battery consumption: Gigante das Buscas reports that the new version uses up to 20% less charge level when running a marathon outdoors, for example.
5. Location of the device
System used to connect Bluetooth devices, Google’s Fast Pair will be updated to be part of the new Find My Device network. Bluetooth tracker from Chipolo, Peblebee, euphoJio e Motorola it will be integrated into the platform and can be easily located in the tool’s app.
6. Artificial intelligence on Google TV
Google TV (which is not the same as Android TV) has been integrated into a Gemini model to bring more AI-generated information to the screen. The interface will display AI-created summaries and recommendations based on your favorite styles or actors. Additionally, Gemini is also able to automatically generate subtitles for content for which this option is not available.
7. Add to Wallet with photos
Another new feature coming to Android 15 is the ability to use the camera to add items to Google Wallet: you can take a photo of tickets, cards and other important documents to scan them into the app. The novelty, however, will initially be released in the USA.
8. Real-time fraud protection
Also known as Android antivirus, Google Play Protect will use artificial intelligence on the device to identify malicious apps, such as hacking attempts. phishing. The mechanism scans the system for software that requests access to many sensitive permissions on the device, sends the data to Google’s security team and warns the user of the risks: the company informs that this practice does not collect personal data.
9. More car apps
Cars were not left out of the mix: Cars running the Android Automotive operating system will get support for Google Cast, which lets you stream video from mobile phones to other screens, and vehicles with Google’s built-in system will get new apps , like Max and Angry Birds.
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