Islamabad, Sep 4: This time, Google’s additions to the Android feature set have advantages that go beyond only the Pixel lineup. Users of Android are starting to receive four new updates along with an extra function for Wear OS.
The incorporation of Gemini models into Talkback, the screen reader for Android, is one noteworthy feature. With this update, users will be able to listen to in-depth audio descriptions of any image, from any source, on devices that are compatible. Users can now hear a voice description of what they’re looking at when accessing social media, texting, or checking their camera roll.
In addition—though we’ve already covered this extensively—Google has formally debuted its “Circle to Search” function, which enables users to instantly find songs that are playing nearby or on their devices.
One of the standout features is a new feature in the Chrome browser that lets users listen to any webpage, no matter what’s on it. Like well-known podcast services, this feature provides voice selections, language support, and adjustable listening speeds.
Additionally, Google is growing the Android Earthquake Alerts System. By utilizing crowd-sourced seismic sensing technologies, the system can alert users to impending life-threatening earthquakes seconds before they happen.
The system provides useful advice and recommendations for navigating the aftermath of an earthquake. With this extension, all 50 US states and six territories will be able to use the Android Earthquake Alerts System.
Users of Wear OS will now have the convenience of offline mapping thanks to Google; this functionality was first reported to be coming soon. With this upgrade, users’ associated smartphone’s downloaded maps may be easily accessed by Wear OS smartwatches.
For Wear OS, Google has included two new shortcuts in addition to offline map access. When they are back online, users may start voice searches for destinations, which expedites the navigating process. Furthermore, the user’s current location on the map may be accessed with a single tap on the watch face.
