Google I / O 2021 highlights: Learn all the new announcements of the company
Google’s annual I / O developer conference has begun. It started with a product keynote in Mountain View California. In this, Google introduced updates for Maps and Workspace. In addition, the company also introduced a new version of Android and WearOS platforms. We are going to tell you about all the major announcements made at the Annual Developer Conference here.
Android 12
Google introduced the new version of Android. Most of the world’s smartphones run with this software. There has been a big change in the design of Android 12. Such a change was never seen in the history of the OS. In this, everything has been changed from lock screen to home screen and system settings. The new interface is more vibrant than before. Android will come by the end of 12 years. However, its public beta is already available.
WearOS merged with Tizen
Google introduced the new version of WearOS and it is different. The reason is that Google and Samsung are merging WearOS and Tizen. The merging of these two operating systems will provide Always On Heart Rate Monitoring, 30 percent fast loading time for apps, and a long battery with smooth animation. According to Google, developers will create apps for a single platform. Samsung has confirmed that the next generation Galaxy Watch will run on this unified platform. Also, the same software will be found in the Fitbit device.
The new option comes in Google Maps
A new eco-friendly route option will be available in Google Maps. Which will tell users the most fuel-efficient. Also, another new option with safer routing is coming in Google Maps. With the help of machine learning, it will tell fuel-efficient routes and road, weather and traffic conditions keeping in mind the safer routing. So that people do not have to stop all of a sudden.
Smart canvas comes in Google workspace
Google Workspaces includes ‘Smart Canvas’ as part of a new update. It looks like a mashup of Google Sheets, Docs and Slides. Google Meet Deeply is integrated and Companion Mode will be added to it by the end of this year. It will use AI for lighting, framing and focusing and translation.
LaMDA AI Platform
On Tuesday, Google announced LaMDA. It is a natural language platform. It is currently on the R&D stage within the company. The aim is to have more natural convergence with users. In which Google Assistant Struggles Current Generation. Google also showcased two short videos to explain its ability.
