SIMPLIFYING TECH: GOOGLE I/O
GOOGLE ASSISTANT
New ability to type to Google Assistant
Now available on the iPhone
Google Lens: Point phone at an object and Google Assistant will identify/analyze it. (Adding artificial intelligence to smartphone camera)
GOOGLE HOME
Hands-free calling
Bluetooth support
Ability to control Hulu, HBO Now, SoundCloud etc
Visual Responses: Displays information on a Chromecast-connected TV
GOOGLE PHOTOS
Suggested Sharing: Recommends who to share pictures with depending on who it recognizes in the picture
Shared Libraries: Allows users to share images with certain groups (ex: sharing all pictures of your kids with your husband/wife)
Photo Books: Creates printed photo books on your smartphone, recommends collections that would make good photo books
STANDALONE VR HEADSETS
Partnered with HTC and Lenovo
No need for a smartphone
Coming Soon
ANDROID O
PIP Windows for multitasking on smartphone
Notification dots for apps
Autofill APIs
Reduced boot time and battery drain
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