Google wants to make it easier to work with multiple devices with new features. A lot was copied from Apple.
Google has at this year’s virtual CES presentation announced new features for Android that should come already this year. Especially the use of multiple devices should be simplified. We present the most important innovations.
1. Fast Pair
One of the biggest additions comes in the form of the redesigned
Pairing devices
. The “Fast Pair” Framework from Android currently ensures that Bluetooth headphones can be connected faster. This should be the case for many more gadgets such as smart home devices such as light bulbs
over the course of the year , Android TV and Google-TV
to be expanded. 2. Unlock cell phone with smartwatch
Apple users can only smile wearily here , this feature has long been available to owners of the Apple Watch accessible. Anyone who has a Smart Watch with Wear OS 3 uses (so far this is only the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4), can also Unlock Android smartphones and Chromebooks
.
3. Unlock and preheat vehicles
Not only other devices but also Cars should be easier to unlock with Android devices in the future. For this, Google uses Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology. This means that the phone does not have to be held close to the lock, but can be opened from a distance . The smartphone can also remain in your pocket to unlock it. At first this only works with BMWs.
Moreover, in the future vehicle data with the Google Assistant such as the Battery Level. You can also preheat or cool the vehicle and unlock or lock . Previously this was only for Volvo vehicles using Android Auto.
4. Link to Windows PC
Google wants as many as possible
Laptop Manufacturer
on board to make work easier. Google therefore announces a cooperation with Acer, HP and Intel to add new “Better Together” features for Windows PCs. With Fast Pair, synchronized SMS
and transferring files via Nearby Share should make it easier to ride across multiple devices. With the announcement that
Android games will also run on Windows PCs in the future, Google has already promised a stronger connection between the platforms – it seems they want to deepen that.
If you use multiple devices, such as a tablet and a smartphone with Android, it should be easier to switch between them. Watching a video on a Android tablet
with Bluetooth headphones and receives a call, the video will
automatically paused
, you accept the call. The headphones also switch to the smartphone when the call is accepted. As soon as you hang up, the headphones switch back to the tablet and the film continues. 6. Spatial Audio
Another Apple feature will be available to Android users in the future delight: Spatial Audio. The spatial sound is intended to improve the listening experience. Movies can like in the cinema
7. Send SMS via Chromebooks
Who Google’s in-house
Chrome OS
used, will be able to use even more new functions. As with Apple, SMS can be sent directly via a connected Chromebook will. Also, the feature “Camera Roll on Phone Hub” integrated. This allows to transfer photos from the smartphone to the Chromebook faster will. Attentive PC users will be aware that these functions are already available with the app “Your smartphone companion” for Windows.
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