All You Need To Know About Google I/O 16


BENGALURU: The search engine giant, Google, always has surprising services for its users. It was raining technology in Google’s ‘Annual Developer Conference’. The expertise of Google indeed brings out lot to discuss about the new inventions introduced in the conference. With the advanced technological innovations, Google is getting closer to grab its mission, “to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful”; source, Tech.firstpost.com.

Google’s search engine has helped the world to navigate through pool of information dispersed over the internet within seconds. Using the same line of innovation, Google introduced an artificial intelligence driven assistant to enhance assistive experience for you. According to Sundar Pichai, CEO, Google, “People are increasingly interacting naturally with Google, and aren’t just looking for the world’s information but actually expecting Google to help them with their daily tasks. Which is why we’re pleased to introduce...the Google assistant.”

Sharing of information is becoming digital than conventional face-to-face communication. People are connected with just a button through mobile phones. Understanding the need, Google introduced a new messaging app, ‘Allo’, in association with the Google assistant feature. “You can interact with it directly in your chats, either one-on-one or with friends. Because the assistant understands your world, you can ask for things like your agenda for the day or photos from your last trip.” Pichai added. The app is outfitted with ‘Smart Reply’ which makes your chat more expressive with emojis, stickers, and the ability to get creative with photos. Also, a video calling app, Duo, was introduced for faster and reliable video calling on slower network speeds.

Excitingly, you can even contribute in naming upcoming ‘Andriod N’ OS which is designed for enhanced graphic effects, lower battery consumption and storage. Along with the OS, the Android manufacturers are working on mobile VR, Daydream. It will include user’s favorite apps, games, YouTube, Street View, Play Movies, Google Photos and the Play Store soon. Pichai further added, “We also previewed Android Wear 2.0, including a revamped user experience and standalone apps that run right on the watch, no matter where your phone is or even if it's off.”

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