Android phones are still evolving in terms of both software and hardware. While manufacturers such as Samsung and Qualcomm focus on hardware development, Google is in charge of software development. Finally, the business introduces a number of new functionalities for Android phones and Wear OS smartwatches. These improvements, which are scheduled to be released soon, will bring several advancements to the Android experience.
New Android features are in the works.
Make your images and texts more festive.
Google Photos just added collage editor styles, allowing you to build shareable collages of your favorite photos to share with friends and family. Finally, the company hired two new artists: DABSMYLA, an Australian husband-and-wife visual team, and Yao Cheng Design, a renowned watercolor artist. Simply select your photos, choose a design, and change the arrangement with simple drag-and-drop capabilities.
Emoji Kitchen has also added new emojis.
Emoji Kitchen has also included new emojis that can be combined into imaginative sticker combinations via Gboard. With suitable emojis, you can add some seasonal flair to your messages.
Android now has a new reading mode.
Stream your favorite content your way. The new Android Reading mode delivers an accessible reading experience that can be useful for persons who are blind, have impaired vision, or are dyslexic. Once installed, it adds adjustable display choices, such as contrast, font type, and size, as well as a text-to-speech capability with speed control, to your settings.
New YouTube Search widget on the home screen
YouTube’s new Home screen Search widget also makes it simple to find content. You can access your library of videos, Shorts, and subscriptions with a single tap from your Home screen.
Cast videos from Google TV directly.
It’s sometimes easier to find something to watch on your phone than on your TV. The Google TV app already makes it simple to use your phone to find movies and episodes from your streaming services. Beginning next week, you’ll be able to cast directly from the Google TV app to a compatible TV with a single press. While watching, you can browse different options and use your device as a remote control.
Sharing a Digital Car Key
You can use your phone to lock, unlock, and start a compatible automobile using a digital car key. You may now share your compatible digital car key with friends and family who have Pixel or iPhones (coming soon to select phones with Android versions 12 and up). In your phone’s digital wallet app, you can see and change who has access to your car.
New Wear OS capabilities
Wear OS tiles make it easy to read crucial information at a glance as we utilize our smartwatches to get more done. You can already start going to your home or business from anywhere by using the Google Maps tile. And now, Google is adding new tiles to your watch to help you get more done. Such as contacting your favorite contacts and checking dawn and sunset times to organize your day.
Google has upgraded the Google Keep software for Wear OS, so your phone notes and to-dos will appear just as beautiful on your watch. To keep organized, view labels and collaborators. Whether you’re reviewing your notes on your phone or your watch, custom backgrounds, photographs, and doodles make it easy to see what’s important to you.
Furthermore, you can use Google Assistant during the following week to have the Adidas Running app track your physical activities (up to 30 different types of exercise). Saying “Hey Google, start a run with Adidas Running” will launch the app and begin recording your speed, distance, and heart rate on your smartwatch.