Google announces major changes to famous products

The company skipped I/O last year so there's a lot to catch up on. The conference is entirely virtual this year and free for everyone, running from now through May 20.

Several major announcements were made by the company during Google’s annual IO Developer Conference.

During the conference, which started yesterday, important announcements were made for developers as well as consumers.

If Google worked on all these new things, most of its products would change.

Following are the key announcements made at the conference:

The new style of Android 12

Google has unveiled a new 'Material U' design for Android 12 with several new changes.

It has a variety of colours and customization capabilities, and the mobile operating system will also be able to change the system colours to match the wallpaper.

It also adds new privacy features, including a privacy dashboard. A beta version is now available and will work on phones from 11 companies.

Improving Google Workspace

Google has announced a new smart canvas for workspace software that will make working on it even easier. It will have various features such as smart chips that will allow the user to connect to other workspace apps as well as make video calls on Google Docs, Sheets or Slides.

Google and Samsung announce the integration of their SmartWatch OS

Google has announced that its software OS (now called Watch) and Samsung's Tizen operating system will be combined on a single platform, which will speed up app launches and prolong battery life. ۔

Project Starline

Google demonstrated Project Starline, which uses high-resolution cameras and depth sensors to create an individual's real-time 3D model, giving the impression of a face-to-face meeting.

Google's new camera

Google is also working on updating its camera and imaging products to improve the colour of the skin in images.

Google Photos Update

A new feature called Cinematic Moments is being added to Google Photos will be able to create an animated photo using 2 images. Google is also adding a new type of memory, as well as a feature to save photos in a password-protected folder.

These images will not be visible during scrolling in the app, this feature will be available first in Google Pixel and then in other Android devices.

Changes to the password manager

Google has also announced a new way to change a website's secure password within the Google Password Manager. This feature will gradually become available to all users.

Google Maps AI Live View Tool

Google is also making changes to Maps, including a new feature of the Live View augmented reality tool. Google is also adding features that will help make Maps more informative.

Number of Android devices

Google has announced that more than 3 billion active Android devices are currently being used worldwide.

New health tool

Google has also introduced a new health tool through which the user can take a picture of an affected part of the skin and find out about skin diseases. The tool will be launched sometime early this year.