Google I/O'19 Recap

1. Google I/0’19 Updates
2. About Me Rozina Darediya Android Developer at Theta Technolabs Kotlin/ Java Enthusiast : rozina_02
3. We will cover today: Quick Recap of Google IO 19 Updates What is Digital Well Being? How to Use the Digital Wellbeing App
5. Pixel Updates: • Launches Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL ◦ Color options: Purple-ish, Clearly White and Just Black. ◦ Time Lapse ◦ Google Assistant’s Call Screen feature ▪ Save you from robocalls once and for all. ◦ Pixel phones will get a preview of AR in Google Maps
6. Nest Updates: • Launches Nest Hub Max ◦ 10-inch screen ◦ Premium stereo sound ◦ Smart display with camera ◦ Make video calls and leave personalized messages with Duo - Video Calling App. ◦ Quick Gestures feature ◦ Face Match feature
7. Google Duplex • Making calls and bookings on your requests • Getting smarter • New 'Duplex on the web' feature. • Stuff for you on the web ◦ Booking rental cars ◦ Getting movie tickets • Find all the details from Gmail and Calendar • From your previous reservations
8. • Gaming subscription service called Stadia • Will offer triple-A game streaming potential • Compatible with ◦ Chromecast Ultra and Chrome (the browser) ◦ Desktops, Laptops, Tablets, and Phones • Switch from one device to another in few seconds • Will go head-to-head with Apple Arcade
9. Android Q • First beta of Android Q : March 13, 2019 • Fourth Beta version : June 5, 2019 • With finalized Android Q APIs and SDK • API Level 29
10. New Q features • Android Q now supports different accent colors.
11. • Android Q makes Wi-Fi sharing easier with QR codes
12. • Add icons to the "Desktop" • Apps open as freeform windows • Settings from Developers option ◦ Force activity to be resizable ◦ Enable free form windows ◦ Force desktop mode • Q has a secret desktop mode
13. Dark Theme Mode • Can activated via a quick-tile setting or by activating the battery saver option. • Dark mode will affect Google Podcasts, Photos, and Search.
14. • Security updates Over The Air (OTA) • NOT relying on carriers and manufacturers • Focused on crucial 14 modules ◦ Operating system’s functioning ◦ Media codecs • No need to reboot your device • Feature for Android Q and • Not for updated from older Android 9 Pie to Android Q
15. Android Q • Notification ◦ See your content at the right time ◦ Helps organize valuable and important(but not time sensitive notification for users) ◦ Initially configured by developers but can be adjust by user ◦ Suggested actions ▪ Responses for users to reply to messages ▪ Providing actions related to content
16. • Share sheet ◦ Updated with a new design and APIs ▪ Content that user can share ▪ Direct sharing shortcuts ▪ Application (suggested by OS & in alphabetical list Android Q
17. • Bubble API ◦ Multitasking feature ◦ Track tasks anywhere in OS ◦ Floating icon that can be drag anywhere ◦ On tap of icon and expand in bigger view • New permission controls ◦ Location ◦ Protect users' screen contents ( MediaProjection API to use it ) ◦ Will show permissions screen when running app on Android Q for the first time • Live Caption in the video Android Q
18. • Update without leaving your app • In-App Updates API (two ways to update their apps) • Immediate in-app update • Flexible • App ratings will be weighted to reflect the most current version of the app Android Q
19. Google Assistant: • Answer queries faster, with almost zero latency • Continued Conversation • Add content to the Assistant ◦ “How To” template turns video into interactive tutorials ◦ Title, text, timestamps, video for each steps ◦ Upload to Actions Console • Operate application using assistant ◦ Start timer ◦ Watch Video
20. Google Maps • Incognito mode ◦ Private search ◦ Won’t share location data to other services ◦ Reminders for location usage ◦ AR walking directions ◦ “Start AR” option from directions • Driving Mode ◦ Feed of suggestions -directions & music ◦ Shortcuts to Navigate, Make a call, and Play music. ◦ “Hey Google, let’s drive”
21. • Far more visually rich • AR camera coming directly into search result3 • Results through 3D models • Bringing Full Coverage and Podcasts • Full Coverage feature to Search from Google News • Working with NASA, New Balance, Samsung, Target, Visible Body, Volvo, Wayfair, and others to surface 3D content in Search Google Search
22. Google Lens • Using image recognition to deliver information based on what your camera is looking at. • Use of AR in search ◦ For more realistic and detailed results ◦ 3D models ◦ Compatible product search results featuring 3D models to preview • Google is working with NASA, New Balance, Samsung, Target, Visible Body, Volvo, Wayfair, and others to surface 3D content in Search.
23. Google Lens • Automatically detect the language • Overlay the translation • Original words • Listen with selected language • 100 languages • Google Go app for international users and lower-power devices.
24. Google Lens • Manual filters to enter a specific mode ◦ In restaurant menu - highlighting popular dishes ◦ Actual look on tap ◦ link to reviews in Google Maps • AR in to print materials ◦ Step-by-step recipe instructions just by hovering camera • Produce video tutorial using a written recipe
26. • Google believes that technology should only be used to help improve your life, and not be the absolute center of it. • Balance between their DIGITAL and REAL worlds. • Technology should improve life, not distract from it. • Not engaged with something - looking at their phones • Looking at their phones while currently engaged with something else! What is DIGITAL WELLBEING?
27. Why DIGITAL WELLBEING? • Harsh effects • "FOMO" -> "fear of missing out" • Depression and anxiety • Impulsive behavior • Sleeplessness • Short attention span • Distraction from “JOMO” -> Joy of Missing out
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30. • Counts phone usage in a day • Most active apps • Numbers of unlocking the handset • Counts notifications popped up on the phone DIGITAL WELLBEING
31. • Organize the data ◦ By screen time, ◦ Notifications received ◦ Times opened • Set a timer for individual apps • Reminders about time left for app DIGITAL WELLBEING
32. DIGITAL WELLBEING • Will revoke access • Users can’t just dismiss the time limit and disable the Digital Wellbeing timer (to get app back)
33. Wind Down • Helps you avoid distraction at night • Two features : ◦ Grayscale ◦ Do Not Disturb • Enable and disable Wind Down • Eliminate all colors on the screen • Make the device less appealing • Silence/ Mute all notifications
34. Night Mode on Android • This isn’t a new feature • Addition to Wind Down • By enabling it ◦ Phone display cut out blue light ◦ Doze off at night • Avoid eye strain • Healthy night’s sleep • Android Oreo (or newer)
35. • The steps are simple: ◦ Open the Settings app. ◦ Select “Display.” ◦ Select “Night Light.” ◦ You should now be able to activate Night Light mode, set times, and more. Night Mode on Android
36. How to control this things? • Step one is awareness ◦ Install app for Digital Wellbeing ◦ Understand the time spent by you on apps • Step two taking control of your usage ◦ Block apps ◦ Block notifications ◦ Limit your usage • Step three evaluation ◦ Do the same steps every week
37. App Link: http://bit.ly/digital-wellbeing-android http://bit.ly/actiondash-download
38. Few more ways….
40. Thank You