AdminGoogle Multiple new features announced Android It will be released to Android users on Tuesday. It will add a total of five new features to existing Android tools, including TalkBack and Circle to Search. Google Chrome will also get a new text-to-speech feature that will allow users to easily listen to articles and web pages. Offline Google Maps will also be added to supported Wear OS devices. Finally, Android’s earthquake warning system will be expanded to a wider user base in the United States.
New Android features announced
The Mountain View-based tech giant detailed new Android features in a blog post. postInterestingly, these features will not be limited to Pixel users and will be available on all supported Android devices. Google has started rolling out these features but it may take up to 14 days before they are available to all users.
TalkBack, Android’s screen reader feature, is getting a major upgrade. This accessibility feature is targeted at people with low vision or who are visually impaired. The feature currently: GeminiGoogle’s in-house artificial intelligence (AI) model, Gemini, will be able to provide detailed audio descriptions of digital images, gallery photos, images in text messages and social media posts, the company said.
Last month, it was reported that Google was testing a music search feature. Search by circleThe tech giant has now confirmed the feature. Users of Android devices that support the visual search feature will be able to identify songs or music that is playing on or near their device. With the feature enabled, users can tap on the music button and identify the track name, artist, or open a YouTube video.
Google Chrome It also comes with a text-to-speech feature, allowing Android users to listen to web pages in their browser. This allows users to listen to news articles, blog posts, etc. There are options to choose the listening speed, voice type, and language.
Previously, Google has rolled out the beta version of Android Earthquake Alert System to some users. This feature sends earthquake alerts to users based on crowdsourced detection technology. The feature is currently available to all users in the United States. It is not yet available to users in other regions.
Finally, the company also Wear OS Smartwatch. Users with supported operating systems can download offline Google Maps to their devices, allowing them to view maps on their smartwatches even when they don’t have their smartphones with them. In addition, when the device is online, users can also use voice commands to search for destinations or check their current location with a single tap on the watch face.
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