Google has just announced 9 exciting updates to simplify your daily activities across all your devices, including your phone, tablet, Wear OS smartwatch, and even your car! Let’s dive straight into Android’s MWC (Mobile World Technology) 9 neat updates:
Chat with Gemini in Messages (beta): Access Gemini right in Google Messages on your Android phone to draft messages, brainstorm ideas, plan events, or simply have a fun conversation without leaving the app. Available in certain markets in English only.
Stay connected on the road: Android Auto can now summarize long texts or group chats while you’re driving and suggest relevant replies and actions. Keep in touch without distractions by sending your ETA or making a call with just a tap.
Hear AI-generated captions for images: Lookout on Android now offers auto-generated AI descriptions of photos for the blind and low-vision communities globally in English.
Explore your surroundings: Lens in Maps with enhanced screen reader support helps you identify nearby places like ATMs, restaurants, and transit stations by pointing your phone’s camera at them for TalkBack to read out loud.
Give feedback with handwritten markups in Docs: Add handwritten annotations to Docs from your Android device with markup tools like pen colors and highlighters for fast and easy document reviews.
Listen uninterrupted on Spotify: Easily switch between devices when playing Spotify media using the output switcher on Android’s home screen for a seamless listening experience.
Check health data in one place: Get a complete view of your health data through Health Connect in the redesigned Fitbit app on your Android phone with information from connected apps like AllTrails and MyFitnessPal.
Access tickets from your smartwatch: Google Wallet passes are now available on Wear OS watches for easy access to boarding passes, event tickets, gym memberships, loyalty cards, and more right from your wrist.
Get transit directions at a glance: Public transit directions on Google Maps for Wear OS allow you to check departure times and get compass-guided navigation directions directly from your smartwatch. Mirror directions from your phone for hands-free navigation if preferred.
Stay updated with these new features to make the most of Google’s latest innovations across all your devices!
