Android's Quick Share receives an upgrade, incorporating audio-sharing for synchronized listening among friends.
In a series of exciting announcements, Google has rolled out a host of new features for its devices, enhancing user experiences in various aspects.
Starting with audio, LE Audio, a groundbreaking technology, now offers a private broadcast option. Users can initiate a session on their phone, generate a QR code, and let nearby friends join the stream on their own compatible headphones. This feature, along with Google's Quick Share interface now supporting LE Audio, allows two people to enjoy a playlist, podcast, or movie together on their Bluetooth headphones without the need for splitters or earbud swapping.
Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 have also received an upgrade, with Adaptive Audio and Loud Noise Protection now integrated.
Moving on to the digital realm, the update includes AI writing tools in Gboard. These tools aim to assist users in adjusting tone, proofreading, fixing errors, and generating captions, as well as offering meme generation and caption suggestions. The Emoji Keyboard in Gboard has also been improved, with a browse view for faster sticker hunting and new remix combos.
Androidify, the discontinued Android Bot avatar creator, has made a comeback, this time with AI capabilities. Users can now caption, generate, and animate a personalized Android figure using selfies or typed prompts.
Material 3 Expressive theming has landed on the Pixel 6 (and newer phones) and Pixel Tablet, bringing a fresh, vibrant look to these devices. The Pixel Drop feature further enhances this by offering theming, audio, and on-wrist navigation to Pixel Phone, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Watch, and Wear OS devices.
Quick Share, Android's built-in file sharing feature, has been redesigned for a simpler user interface. The new design includes a prominent toggle to switch between sending and receiving modes, and live progress indicators during file transfers.
Lastly, Google Maps now auto-launches on Pixel Watch and other Wear OS devices when you start walking or biking navigation on your phone.
These updates are set to be available on a wide range of devices, including Google Pixel 8 and newer Pixel phones, Samsung Galaxy devices, Xiaomi devices, and various Sony headphones such as LinkBud S, WF-1000XM5, InZone Buds, LinkBuds Open, LinkBuds Fit, WH-1000XM6, and InZone H9 II. LE Audio capabilities are expanding to Sony headphones, and Auracast support is coming to compatible Pixel phones, adding to existing support on select Samsung Galaxy and Xiaomi devices. The Audio sharing feature turns one phone into a mini transmitter for group listening.
These updates promise to revolutionize the way users interact with their devices, making everyday tasks more enjoyable and efficient. Stay tuned for more updates from Google!
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