As every year, Google’s new technologies were introduced at I/O this year. Android, on the other hand, always brings the benefits of technology to as many people as possible and continues to achieve great things. It should also be said that it has a big say on a global scale with more than 3 billion active users worldwide. Here are the innovations introduced for the Android ecosystem at Google I/O 2023.Enhancements for big screen devices
More than 50 Google apps including Gmail, Photos and Meet are optimized for big screen devices. They have also developed these innovations for foldable devices. Also, with smooth transitions between screens, improved multi-column layouts and desktop mode, you can easily switch between tasks while folding and unfolding the phone.Wear OS 4, Gmail and Calendar apps for watches
With Wear OS 4, more battery performance will be offered in smart watches. Backup and restore support will be introduced, allowing you to securely transfer data and settings from your old watch to your new watch. In addition, the watches will also receive Gmail, Calendar and 3rd party applications such as Spotify and Whatsapp. The email client will allow you to browse, read, bookmark and reply to your inbox. Google Calendar, on the other hand, will offer a similar view to the phone.New in-car experiences
Supported by almost every car manufacturer, Android Auto will be available in 200 million cars this year. The number of car models with Google built-in will more than double by the end of the year.
Enhancements for interconnected devices
Google noted that features are constantly being developed to help devices work better together. Three of these features are:
- Fast Pair: It plays an important role in the installation of more than 300 headphones and is very easy to use.
- Google Cast: It transfers video and audio to your devices with the support of more than 3000 applications.
- Nearby Share: Enabled on 3 billion devices and allows you to easily share the content you want between your phone, tablet and Chromebook. It also works on Windows PCs but is currently in beta.
Changes to the Android TV OS interface
Google has changed the Android TV OS interfaces to provide users with a better experience. Thus, there will be changes in visuals such as buttons, tabs and cards.New Find My Device app
The new Find My Device application will be updated to support a wide range of devices such as headphones and tablets from different brands. Thus, you will be able to see where your paired devices are from a single application.AI support in messaging and wallpapers
Added features such as Magic Compose, Cinematic Wallpaper and Generative AI Wallpaper working together with artificial intelligence. Magic Compose provides you with faster messaging with artificial intelligence support and is said to get to know you better and give suggestions over time. Cinematic Wallpaper and Generative AI Wallpaper offer you a perfect wallpaper look with artificial intelligence.
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