Android phones are still undergoing hardware and software evolution. While hardware is mostly developed by companies like Samsung and Qualcomm, Google is in charge of software development. Finally, the business introduces a number of new capabilities for Wear OS smartwatches and Android smartphones. These functions will greatly innovate the beloved Android user experience when they become available, which is anticipated to happen soon.
New Android OS Features
- Add holiday cheer to your photos and messages
Recently, Google Photos added styles to the collage editor, allowing you construct shareable collages of your favourite photos with friends and family. Last but not least, the business hired two new artists: the renowned watercolorist Yao Cheng Design and the Australian husband-and-wife visual team DABSMYLA. Simply choose your style, your photos, and then use drag-and-drop controls to reorganise the layout.
- Emoji Kitchen also has new emojis
Emoji Kitchen also has new emoji you can mash up into creative sticker combos via Gboard. Add some extra 💙holiday ⛄️flair ❄️to your messages with compatible emoji.
- New reading mode on Android
Now, you can catch up on your favourite content the way you like. For those who are blind, have low vision, or have trouble reading, Android’s new Reading mode delivers an accessible reading experience. Once installed, it adds adjustable display options, such as contrast, font style, and size, as well as a text-to-speech feature with speed control, to your settings.
- New YouTube Home screen Search widget
The new Home screen Search widget on YouTube also makes it simple to find content. You may access your collection of movies, Shorts, and subscriptions by just tapping on them from your Home screen.
- Cast videos directly from the Google TV
At times, searching for content to watch on your phone is simpler than searching for it on your TV. It’s already simple to use your phone to find movies and TV shows across all of your streaming services thanks to the Google TV app. And starting the following week, you may cast instantly from the Google TV app to a compatible TV. While watching, you can use your device as a remote and continue browsing other alternatives.
- Digital Car Key sharing
With a digital vehicle key, all you need is your phone to lock, unlock, and start a compatible car. Additionally, you can now share your compatible digital auto key with loved ones using Pixel and iPhone devices (coming soon to select phones with Android versions 12 and up). In the digital wallet app on your phone, you can see and modify who has access to your automobile.
New features in the Wear OS
Wear OS tiles make it simple to see crucial information quickly as we use our smartwatches to accomplish more. The Google Maps tile can already be used to begin navigating to your house or place of business from anywhere. And currently, Google is introducing new tiles to enable you to complete more tasks from your watch. like calling your favourite people and checking the times of sunrise and sunset to schedule your day.
To ensure that the notes and tasks you write on your phone look just as beautiful on your watch, the company also upgraded the Google Keep software for Wear OS. To keep organised, view contributors and labels. Whether you’re reviewing your notes on your phone or watch, it’s simple to notice what’s important to you thanks to custom backgrounds, photographs, and drawings.
Additionally, during the coming week, you may use Google Assistant to have the adidas Running app monitor your exercise (up to 30 different types of exercise). The software will launch and begin recording your pace, distance, and heart rate on your smartwatch when you say, “Hey Google, start a run with adidas Running.”
