What you should know
- Android is introducing new features and updates to enhance device personalization, accessibility, and user experience across smartphones, tablets, Wear OS smartwatches, and Google TV devices.
- Android users can now express themselves more creatively with new Emoji Kitchen sticker combinations and Voice Moods.
- Google TV is expanding its free TV channel offerings with over 10 new channels, bringing the total free channel lineup to 115.
- Wear OS smartwatches now offer enhanced smart home controls, including the ability to control multiple lights simultaneously, set the Google Home status to Home or Away, and use voice commands to start Assistant Routines.
- Android is introducing new security and accessibility features, including the ability to set custom PINs for FIDO2 security keys and AI-powered image descriptions for TalkBack users.
- Live Caption is expanding its language support and will soon allow users to reply to phone calls with text messages.
Full Story
Android is rolling out a bunch of new features and updates. The goal? To make your device more personal, accessible, and user-friendly. This isn’t just for your smartphone, but also for your tablets, Wear OS smartwatches, and Google TV devices.
Oh, and let’s not forget about the new Google Messages app and RCS features announced today. They’re part of the package too.
Now, let’s talk about expressing yourself. Android users can now get creative with new Emoji Kitchen sticker combinations and Voice Moods. Emoji Kitchen? Yeah, it’s a thing. It lets you mix your favorite emojis into unique stickers. Kind of cool, right?
Switching gears to Google TV. They’re adding over 10 new channels to their free TV lineup. No extra subscriptions needed. That brings the total free channel count up to 115. More entertainment options? Yes, please.
Next up, Wear OS smartwatches. These gadgets are getting an upgrade with enhanced smart home controls. You can control multiple lights at once and set the mood for different occasions. You can even set your Google Home status to Home or Away. It’s all about making your smart home devices work for you. And guess what? Assistant Routines are coming soon. You’ll be able to start routines with voice commands. Hands-free is the way to go.
Android is also stepping up its game with enhanced security and accessibility features. You can now set custom PINs for FIDO2 security keys. It’s an extra layer of protection for your online accounts. And there’s more. TalkBack is getting AI-powered image descriptions. This is a big deal for users who are blind and low-vision. It helps them understand the content of images.
Finally, let’s talk about Live Caption. It’s expanding its language support. This makes it more accessible to users around the world. Plus, users will soon be able to reply to phone calls with text messages. No need to hear or speak – just type and send.
