Google shares new Android features and updates for your smartphones, watches, and TV devices،
Android introduces a suite of new features and updates designed to improve device customization, accessibility and overall user experience. These updates cover Android smartphones, tablets, Wear OS smartwatches, and Google TV devices, and are in addition to the new Google Messages app and RCS features that were also announced today.
Express yourself with new Emoji cooking combinations
Android users can now express themselves more creatively with new Emoji Kitchen sticker combinations and Voice Moods. Emoji Kitchen allows users to remix their favorite emoji into unique stickers.
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More free Google TV channels
Google TV is expanding its free TV channel offering with more than 10 new channels, giving users more entertainment options without an additional subscription. This brings Google TV’s number of free channels to 115.
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Improved Wear OS smart home controls, smart home status, and assistant routines
Wear OS smartwatches now offer enhanced smart home controls, allowing users to control multiple lights simultaneously and set the mood for various occasions. They can also easily set their Google Home status to Home or Away, ensuring smart home devices are configured accordingly. Additionally, Assistant Routines will soon be available on Wear OS, allowing users to start routines with voice commands for a more hands-free experience.
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Improved security and accessibility features
Android also introduces new features to improve security and accessibility. Users can now set custom PINs for FIDO2 security keys, providing an extra layer of protection for online accounts. Additionally, TalkBack benefits from AI-powered image descriptions, allowing blind and visually impaired users to understand image content.
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Live captions for phone calls and media
Live Caption is expanding its language support, making it more accessible to users around the world. Additionally, users will soon be able to respond to phone calls with text messages, allowing them to communicate without needing to hear or speak.