As advanced in a previous article, Google has released new features to enhance Android devices. Learn
more about the updates below.
TalkBack
This is Android’s screen reader. It allows you to navigate the User Interface
via spoken feedback and gestures. To make sure that this feature is more easily
accessible to blind and low vision users, Google worked with specific
communities to develop more intuitive gestures, a new reading control menu
and other tools.
Google Assistant
The tech giant has updated this system so that it can now take orders even if
your phone is locked. You just have to ‘give the order’. Additionally, you can
also enable the Lock Screen Personal Results feature in the Assistant which will allow you to send
text messages and make calls via voice commands.
Google Maps
It seems that everything, including this feature, has a dark mode now. This can
be activated permanently by going into the app’s ‘Settings’, ‘Theme’ and the
‘Always in Dark Theme’ option.
Android Auto
To allow you to access your contacts easily while driving, Google
has added shortcuts to Android Auto’s launch screen. Vehicles with wider
screens can split-screen to multitask. For instance, it can show Google Maps
and music controls side by side. You are also able to ask the Assistant about
the weather and to adjust the thermostat.
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