The Lens in Google Maps will see a certain improvement.
There’s another feature for Android Auto that will read out summaries.
You will be able to access Google Wallet passes like boarding passes, event tickets, and more straight from your watch.
All the tech companies are at the MWC 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. New announcements are being made, tech, and gadgets are being displayed and everyone’s attention is over there. During the MWC event, Google shared a plethora of new features across devices such as wearables, phones, and cars, most of which are AI-driven. Read along to find out what new features have been released.
Features Google announced at MWC 2024
Gemini AI has been at the centre of focus for a lot of the new features that Google has announced. It includes the use of Gemini AI to craft messages, generate captions for images, summarise texts through AI for Android Auto, and also access passes on Wear OS.
Another feature that will roll out this week in its beta version only in the English language, for now, is that you will now be able to access Gemini AI within the Google Messages app.
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Moving on, there’s another feature for Android Auto that will read out summaries of long text messages and contextualise group chats. It will even suggest replies.
Certain accessibility-related features were also discussed at the MWC 2024. The company is working to improve the Lookout app. This helps the visually impaired with stuff like documents, food labels, etc. Now, it will also generate captions for images that have missing or inaccurate captions or alt text with the help of AI.
The Lens in Google Maps will also see a certain improvement. Users can point their phone’s camera to something and the TalkBack feature will read information about places and signs.
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Coming to productivity features now, Google will support handwritten notes to docs on Android phones or tablets using just a finger or a stylus.
With the Fitbit app, Google will roll out an update that will support the collection of data from different sources like AllTrails, Oura Ring, and MyFitnessPal.
Lastly, coming to Wear-OS-related upgrades, now you will be able to access Google Wallet passes like boarding passes, event tickets, gym memberships, and loyalty cards straight from your watch.
There are a lot more features that Google has announced. Some of them are already available, while some will roll out soon.
Stick around with me for more Mobile World Congress 2024 updates.
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