Google announces 6 new features coming to Android smartphones
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Google today announced six new features that are coming to Android smartphones. Integrated Password Checkup tool, ability to schedule messages and improved Google Assistant capabilities are some of the new features. You can read about the new features in detail below.
- On Android, you can save passwords to your Google account, making it quicker and easier to sign into your apps and services using Autofill. Your login credentials are one of your first lines of defense against intruders, so weโve integratedย Password Checkupย into devices running Android 9 and above. This feature lets you know if the password you used has been previously exposed and what to do about it.
- ย To continue improving the way you communicate and help you stay in touch, weโre starting to roll out schedule send in Messages for phones running Android 7 and newer. With schedule send, you can compose a message ahead of time when itโs convenient for you, and schedule it to send at the right moment.
- For those who are blind or have trouble seeing the display, theย new version of TalkBack, Androidโs screen reader, is now available. Using spoken feedback and gestures, TalkBack makesย Android even more accessibleย and opens up a full phone experience without needing to look at your screen.
- Assistant now works better even when your phone is locked or across the room with new cards that can be read with just a glance. Just say โHey Google, set an alarmโ or โHey Google, play pop music on Spotify.โ To get the most out of Assistant when your phone is locked, simply turn on Lock Screen Personal Results in Assistant setting and say โHey Google ” to send text messages and make calls.
- With dark theme in Google Maps soon expanding to all Android users globally, you can give your eyes a much-needed break and save on battery life. Simply head to your Settings, tap on Theme and then on โAlways in Dark Themeโ to lower the lights when youโre navigating, exploring, or getting things done with Maps.
- With custom wallpapers, you can now select from a variety of car-inspired backgrounds to personalize your car display. For longer drives, you and your passengers can stay entertained with voice-activated games like trivia and โJeopardy!โ Just say, โHey Google, play a gameโ to get started. Weโve also launched shortcuts on the launch screen. These provide convenient access to your contacts and even allow you to use Assistant to complete tasks like checking the weather or remotely adjusting the thermostat by simply tapping on the icon on your car display, just as you would on your phone.
Source: Google
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