Google announces four new features that may have arrived on your Android phone and you didn't notice them
Google has announced four new features for Android that will benefit users of various devices running this operating system, not just Pixel owners. These new features are designed to improve the overall experience, and provide innovative but useful functions. In addition, there is an additional benefit for Wear OS users. We show you what you need to know.
The first thing we highlight is TalkBack, the Android screen reader. This tool has received a major update, taking advantage of the power of Gemini. Thanks to this improvement, it can now provide detailed audio descriptions of images on supported devices. This means that users will be able to enjoy an improved experience with both gallery images and what they see on social networks.
Google search circle
Google has also launched a feature called Circle to Search for anyone with a compatible Android device. This allows you to easily identify songs playing around you or on your device. To use this feature, simply activate it and bring your phone close to the music source. The app will analyze the audio and provide you with the name of the song and artist. This tool is especially useful when you’re listening to a tune and want to know what it is.
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- Accessibility in Google Chrome
This is a new browser feature that allows you to listen to web pages regardless of their content. This feature provides an alternative way to consume information, especially for visually impaired users or those who prefer listening rather than reading. Users can customize the listening experience by selecting their preferred speed, audio type, and language.
- Earthquake alerts
In terms of safety, the Android Earthquake Alert System is expanding its coverage. This system uses crowdsourced earthquake detection to provide timely and potentially life-saving alerts seconds before an earthquake begins. In addition, users will receive helpful tips on what to do after an earthquake. This feature will gradually reach users.
- New feature for Wear OS
As for the smartwatch operating system, the new feature on Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 6 includes Google Maps with offline maps, allowing you to access maps even when you’re not connected to the internet. Simply download the selected areas from the desired areas on your phone, and the smartwatch with Wear OS will automatically be able to access them.
Additionally, two new shortcuts have been added to make navigation easier: you can use your voice to search for destinations when you’re back online and quickly view your location on the map with a simple tap on your watch screen.
These new features reflect Google’s ongoing efforts to improve the user experience on Android. By integrating advanced tools like TalkBack, Circle to Search, and new accessibility features into Chrome, the company is making Android easier, more useful, and more secure for all users. And one thing that’s really important: all of the options being added to the operating system don’t require any update, and are simply activated if you have a compatible device.