This year Google has introduced many new features with Android 11. Two of the most anticipated and requested were the integrated screen recording and chat bubbles. Although these two are the most requested, on the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities the Mountain View giant has decided to release further innovations including those related to Voice Access, or the service that allows you to use voice controls on smartphones. Thanks to the latest updates, it's easier than ever to use them. But the good things don't stop only at voice controls: news also in the field emoji, maps, Android Auto e sharing app.
Here are the six innovations that Google has introduced on smartphones with the latest updates: controlling your smartphone with your voice has never been easier
Google Voice Access
The function VoiceAccess updated has a whole new interface and adds commands that allow users to get things done faster. Now it is possible give direct commands to your smartphone without necessarily first selecting a tab and then giving a command. The function is mainly aimed at people with motor disabilities, but it can help anyone to use their devices hands-free. Just try the new features download the service from the Play Store via the button below.
emoji kitchen
La Gboard, or the integrated Google keyboard that we find integrated on our smartphone, thanks to Android 11 is getting a nicer than useful update. This is the possibility to combine two emojis in one to create a personalized sticker. You can two emojis to see the suggested combinations or double tap on one to view more "intense emotions". Google claims that Emoji Kitchen will be available on devices with Android 6.0 and later versions.
Audio books
This feature will be integrated, as revealed, only in the United States and in UK. We don't know if it will arrive here too but in essence it is use the audiobook service even for those who do not actually support it. If we have a book saved in memory, Google Play will make sure to read it even if it's not part actually doesn't have audio versions.
Google Maps
The new tab Plan your trip in Google Maps, which will begin rolling out to users on Android and iOS in the coming weeks, will allow Pin your favorite destinations to quickly view real-time driving directions and traffic information, without having to type the address. It will also be possible to write down specific routes to do by public transport.
Android Auto
Nothing special in this case: 36 new countries are being added. Just update the application to the latest version and connect your smartphone to the car.
Nearby Share
Nearby Share (Android) will soon allow users to share apps from the Google Play Store with the people around them even without a cellular or Wi-Fi connection. To share an app, you need to open Google Play, go to the "Share app"In"Manage apps and games”And select the app you want to share. The update will be rolling out to users in the coming weeks.