At Mobile World Congress 2024, Google introduced numerous Android features that piqued our interest, notably, they integrated AI functionalities to enhance user interaction with their devices.
There are some noteworthy functionalities that you should keep in mind, and it’s worth noting that these features don’t necessarily require a Pixel device.
Google Messages
Gemini AI, Google’s competitor to ChatGPT, is now integrated into its messaging app for intelligent message creation.
Additionally, users can engage with Gemini on multiple topics to enhance their knowledge or expedite planning and ideation processes for increased productivity.
AI Summaries
By integrating AI, Android Auto can now summarize lengthy text messages for you while driving and keep your focus on the road.
It also offers suggestions such as replying or sharing your ETA via phone to make the process easier with just one quick tap on the screen.
Commenting on Documents
Without a doubt, the feature that stands out for Android users is being able to make comments on Google Docs. This allows you to jot down comments, and notes and draw doodles onto your documents as desired.
Although it primarily aims to simplify the editing process and expedite the handling of intricate documents, this tool could also serve as a collaborative productivity enhancer.
Lens for Maps
With its AI capabilities, Google Lens is a potent standalone application that enables seamless exploration of the world.
Besides being integrated with Google Maps, incorporating TalkBack alongside Lens in Maps augments functionalities and allows reading out related details on sites or establishments discovered through your phone’s camera.
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Once again, Google is utilizing AI technology to enhance Lookout for Android.
The updated version features an automatic image description generator and text-to-speech capabilities which aid individuals with visual impairments by narrating content on their behalf.
Google unveiled more than just those features at Mobile World Congress 2024, as conveyed through the company’s blog post.
Notably, Wear OS smartwatches will soon support Wallet passes and provide public transit directions via Google Maps. Additionally, the Fitbit app now can showcase data from third-party apps and devices that operate on Android’s Health Connect platform.
Conclusion
Google introduced several AI functionalities at Mobile World Congress 2024, including the integration of Gemini AI into its messaging app, Android Auto, commenting on documents, Google Lens for Maps, and Lookout for Android.
These features allow users to create intelligent messages, summarize lengthy texts, comment on documents, and use Google Maps to explore the world.
Additionally, Google Lens now supports TalkBack alongside Maps, allowing users to read related details on sites or establishments found through their phone’s camera.
The updated version of Lookout also features an automatic image description generator and text-to-speech capabilities for individuals with visual impairments.
Google also plans to support Wear OS smartwatches with Wallet passes and public transit directions via Google Maps.
