Here are Android’s 15+ new features across phones, tablets, smartwatches, and Google TV

To help you get the most out of your Android devices, Google is releasing updates and new features this season that enable you to customize your gadgets to be more safe, useful, expressive, and accessible, so you can make your own world.

Google’s most recent feature package includes an abundance of significant improvements for Wear OS, Google TV, and Android.

Now, let’s have an overall look over what is included in the latest features of Android.

What’s New

1. Emoji Kitchen stickers

Using Gboard, you can remix your most beloved emoji and share them with pals as stickers—whether you’re coming up with the ideal idea for a photo 📸 + 🤯 or cooking supper for friends 🌟 + 🍗.

2. Voice Moods in Google Messages (beta)

Your voice messages will now have a background and a changing emoji theme thanks to Voice Moods in Google Messages (beta). You can more effectively communicate your feelings in the present, whether you’re astonished, laughing, or feeling appreciated.

3. Reaction Effects in Google Messages (beta)

With Google Messages’ (beta) Reaction Effects, you can brighten up discussions in whole new ways by triggering an animated emoji that fills your screen with life.

4. YouTube Create (beta)

You may spend more time on the creatively fulfilling activities you enjoy by using YouTube Create (beta) to make video editing simple. With a collection of simple-to-use tools and a royalty-free music and sound effects library, you can create films that your viewers will like.

5. Emoji reactions in Gmail

Gmail’s emoji reactions let you to converse with only a few touches, much like chat applications. With Gmail, you can now express your thoughts (or feelings) in a whole new way, whether it’s through a 👍, 😂, or ❤️.

7. Highlight video in Google Photos

Simply search for the individuals, locations, or activities you want to highlight in a Highlight film in Google Photos, and the platform will take care of the rest, compiling your most memorable events into a single movie.

8. TalkBack

With AI-generated explanations of photographs, TalkBack enhances the accessibility of Android. These descriptions may be applied to images that you have just taken, images from social media or applications, or even picture messages from friends.

9. New Features in Live Caption

More languages can now be captioned in Live Caption, and phone conversations and on-device media are easier to access thanks to new features. It is feasible to answer calls without having to hear the caller or speak in response since you may text back during a conversation with a voicemail response.

10. Shared Lists in Google Maps 

Organizing your next group trip is made simpler with Google Maps’ Shared Lists feature. To allow your entire group to save destinations, make suggestions, add emojis to the map, and choose where to go based on emoji reactions, invite friends to join a list.

11. Free channels from Google TV

It’s simpler to uncover new faves or watch the shows you love with Google TV’s selection of free channels. Discover fresh channels for movies, sports, and game shows, along with more than 100 more complimentary channels, all without having to manage other subscriptions.

12. Google Home for Wear OS features

The latest capabilities of Google Home for Wear OS allow you to operate additional smart devices, such as vacuums and mop heads, instantly change the mood with new light group controls, and monitor your home’s status from your wristwatch either at home or away.

13. Assistant Routines for Wear OS

You’ll soon be able to complete additional tasks while on the road with Assistant Routines for Wear OS, which allows you to initiate a routine with a voice command directly from your wristwatch.

14. Gmail for Wear OS

You can read, manage, and reply to emails using Gmail on your wristwatch when you’re on the go with Gmail for Wear OS.

15. Google Calendar for Wear OS

Keeping organized is now simpler from your wrist with Google Calendar for Wear OS. You may now see events and send RSVPs, get reminders for upcoming appointments, and use Google Maps to get to an event’s location by tapping on it.

16. Assistant At a Glance

You can now view crucial information on your wrist, like event reminders, travel updates, and weather warnings, by adding Assistant At a Glance to your watch face.

17. FIDO2 PIN support for security keys

You may log in to websites or applications that require user authentication without using a complicated password thanks to FIDO2 PIN support for security keys. Your unique PIN number protects your credentials even in the event that the physical key is misplaced or stolen.

18. Real-time scanning for emerging threat

Your device is shielded from harmful applications, no matter where they originate from, thanks to real-time detection for emerging risks. Google Play Protect will examine each app that you attempt to install from sources other than Google Play and notify you if it poses a risk.

19. Personal Safety app

In an emergency, the Personal Safety app makes it quick and easy to locate what you need. When you need assistance, you may quickly get in touch with loved ones or emergency services by calling 911, sharing your current position, or recording your surroundings.

The release of these features will occur at various intervals. Some of these may even already be available to you.

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