This was the year that AI completely took over at Google's annual developer conference I/O, which kicked off Tuesday in Mountain View, California. CEO Sundar Pichai took to the stage and was the centerpiece of a two-hour presentation centered on artificial intelligence. We got a preview of upcoming features for Google Search, Gmail, Photos, and Gemini. However, surprisingly, his Android was not noticeable on the first day of the keynote speech. But on the second day of its developer conference, Google reminded everyone that Android is still part of the company's future plans and that AI will make the operating system more personal. Here's a roundup of new features coming to Android smartphones, including some that make heavy use of artificial intelligence.
Google is adding new security upgrades and features to the latest version of Android, the world's most popular mobile operating system. These were first previewed at the company's annual developer conference in Mountain View, California.
Android 15, the latest version of the mobile operating system, brings a slew of new security features as Google aims to better detect theft and fraud that can compromise device data. Added. Google offers something called “Theft Detection Lock” which uses the following features:
The phone's accelerometer and “Google AI” sense if someone snatches your phone and locks it down. This works similarly to Apple's Find My iPhone feature, which locks down your iPhone when it's reset. Google didn't specify when the feature would launch, but said it would be available on a variety of Android devices from Google, Oppo, Honor, Lenovo, OnePlus, and others “later this year.”
Google is also adding a Private Spaces feature that works by creating a separate space on your device to keep all apps containing sensitive information together in a single space. Google says Private Spaces will work with a separate user profile, and when locked, the profile will be suspended and the apps it contains will no longer be active. Private spaces can also be completely wiped down. Android smartphones have traditionally had the ability to lock certain apps with a fingerprint or passcode, but now Google is building this directly into Android through Private Space.
Another way Google protects Android users from scammers and scammers is by strengthening its one-time password (OTP) security implementation. As a result, messages containing one-time passwords (OTPs) used in two-factor authentication are now hidden from notification systems, making them difficult to intercept. In recent years, it has become clear that SMS-based OTPs are much less secure and push notifications can be a serious security flaw. Additionally, the restriction settings for sideloaded apps that are not downloaded via the Google Play Store will be expanded.
App archiving, AI-powered fraud call detection
The next version of Android will save storage space by moving unused apps aside while keeping your data safe. So if you have an app that you rarely use but might use in the future, just archive it. In Android 15, app archiving is built natively, so you can choose to automatically archive your apps when you're low on storage.
Google announced at its I/O developer conference that it is testing a new call monitoring feature that will alert users if the person on the other end of the call may be attempting to commit fraud. This feature uses Gemini Nano to provide alerts during a call if it detects that an unidentified caller is using voice patterns associated with fraud. Gemini immediately displays a red warning sign on the user's phone screen that says “Possible Spam” and asks the user to end the call and indicates that Gemini believes it may be a threat. Display a short explanation of the reason. As of now, there's no word on when the fraud detection feature will be available, but Google says users will have to opt-in to use the feature and that more will be available “later this year.” He says there is a need to share information.
The circle of exploration expands
Initially available on Samsung's Galaxy S24 series, it has since been extended to Pixel smartphones, and Google will bring this popular AI feature to 100 million devices. Circle to Search allows users to launch a Google search by drawing a circle, highlighting, or doodling on their phone's screen.
Android 15 expected to roll out later this year
Google first released the first Android 15 developer preview in February. This was a pre-release intended to give developers early access to new tools, services, and APIs before the final release. This was followed by the first Android 15 public beta release aimed at early adopters. At his I/O, Google announced several new features coming to Android 15, which will be released later this year. He also announced the release of his second public beta of Android 15. This beta version is available for select Google Pixel devices as well as iQOO, Honor, Lenovo, Nothing, OnePlus, OPPO, Realme, Sharp, Tecno, Vivo, and Xiaomi.
Google says AI is at the heart of Android and its core experience. Thanks to the new Gemini 1.5 model, Android users will soon be able to overlay Gemini on top of any app. As AI becomes more deeply integrated into Android smartphones, you'll be able to generate AI images and drop them into apps like Gmail and Google Messages. On the other hand, “Ask this video” and “Ask this PDF” allow the user to get more information about his YouTube video he is watching or get answers about the PDF without having to scroll through pages of information. You will be able to obtain it. Google said it plans to roll out new AI updates to Android users in the “coming months.”
I was invited by Google India to attend I/O in Mountain View, California.
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Date first uploaded: May 16, 2024 13:16 IST
