It can be tough to find a job that’s right for you, and employers face similar problems with trying to find talented potential employees. Today at I/O 2017, Google announced Google for Jobs, a way for job seekers to find jobs in their area.
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Here’s everything new in Android O Developer Preview 2 [Gallery]
Entering beta with Developer Preview 2, Android O is now stable enough to use as a daily driver. Major additions in this release include notification dots, visual changes, and fixes for bugs from the first release in March. We’re compiling a list of all the new features, so follow along.
Android O beta introduces a new style of emoji, no more blobs
At I/O 17, Google unveiled some pretty cool new features coming to Android O such as notification badges and some changes coming to Google Assistant. One thing they skipped over, though, was a complete redesign of the operating system’s iconic “blob” stock emojis…
Google announces Android Go optimized for entry-level hardware
It’s no secret that Android runs less than optimally on low-end hardware, and Google is attempting to tackle that problem with a new platform called Android Go. Go is a trimmed down version of Android built upon three keys ideas: OS, apps, and Play Store.
Mobvoi’s Tichome Mini brings Google Assistant to a portable speaker, coming later this year
At Google I/O 2017 today, Google revealed that it was working with several new partners to release a handful of third-party, Google Assistant powered devices. One of the devices comes from one of Google’s Chinese partners — Mobvoi, in the form of the Tichome Mini.
Google bringing new UI to Android TV, 360-degree videos, Assistant integration coming later this year
Android TV hasn’t seen too much love in the past few months aside from some new hardware, but Google has some new additions in store as they showed off on stage at I/O 2017 today.
Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ and LG’s next flagship will soon be Daydream-ready
With Daydream now six months old, Google is announcing new devices at I/O that will support the VR platform and existing apps. Very major additions include the Galaxy S8 and LG’s upcoming flagship.
Google is adding automatic obstruction removal to the Pixel’s camera
The Pixel’s camera is impressive, and Google just keeps making it better. Using some behind-the-scenes computer wizardry, Google can turn a noisy low-light photo into something gorgeous. There’s also that impressive stabilization, but things are about to get a whole lot more impressive.
Google working on standalone VR headsets w/ HTC & Lenovo, features ‘WorldSense’ tracking
Google has announced a number of VR efforts at I/O 2017. Notably, the company confirmed that it is working on a “new category of standalone VR headsets.”
Google launches Google.ai site, announces powerful new Google Cloud TPUs
While on stage today at Google I/O 2017, CEO Sundar Pichai announced the company’s second generation TPUs (Tensor Processing Units), a cloud-computing system of software and hardware that aid in machine learning workloads.
Google Photos adds suggested sharing, shared libraries, photo books
Google Photos is a massive service, with millions of users worldwide uploading over a billion photos a day. Now, Google is improving some of the service’s biggest features, including sharing and more.
Keyboard input is finally here for Google Assistant
Google Assistant is getting a bunch of new updates today at Google I/O and one of the most requested features is finally here: keyboard input. Now, instead of only being able to communicate with Assistant with voice, you can also type your queries…
Android O enters Beta Program with Developer Preview 2, adds Notification Dots, Autofill
With I/O 2017 underway, Google has released the second developer preview of Android O. An “incremental update” from the initial release in March, the next version of Android is now officially in beta. With this added stability, Pixel and Nexus owners can now sign-up for the Android Beta Program.
Google Home adding hands-free calling, proactive assistance, Bluetooth streaming
At I/O 2017, Google has announced a slew of new features for their Home connected speaker. Major new features include hands-free calling, Bluetooth support, and visual responses.
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Google Assistant adds more new languages as Home goes up for sale in new countries
Google Assistant was slow to kick off in terms of availability, with only Pixel users in the US officially supported. Over time, that’s changed with Assistant now available on just about every Android phone, an official SDK out, and more on the way.
Today at I/O 2017, Google has announced that the Assistant is expanding even further, with support for more new languages…
Numbers from I/O 2017: 2 billion Android devices, 800 million+ Drive users, 500 million+ Photos users, etc
Today at Google I/O 2017, Sundar Pichai is kicking off the Keynote with updates on a bunch of Google’s products, and the new milestones related to those products are impressive to say the least. Take a look below, and we’ll keep updating things through the event.
Google Lens adds visual AI intelligence and actions to Android, Assistant, more
At I/O 2017, Sundar Pichai announced Google Lens, a set of vision-based computing capabilities that can understand what you’re looking at and provide actions to interact with the world around you. It will first launch on Google Assistant and Photos…
Gmail mobile apps get Inbox/Allo-style ‘Smart Reply’ feature with quick reply suggestions
Google is today releasing an update for its Gmail mobile apps that introduces a new Smart Reply feature with suggested quick reply buttons within emails.
The feature is something Google is bringing over from its Inbox by Gmail and Allo apps where similar functionality was already available. Google says that the feature accounts for around 12% of replies sent in Inbox, for instance.
‘Daydream Elements’ goes live on the Play Store in lead up to I/O keynote
Ahead of the I/O 2017 keynote, Google has released a new VR app for developers to “learn about principles and best practices” for Daydream.
Watch the Google I/O 2017 Keynote here [Livestream]
Google I/O 2017 kicks off today, and while our own Stephen Hall, Abner Li, and Seth Weintraub will be in attendance to help bring everything the show offers right here to 9to5Google, you can also tune in live to today’s opening keynote!
What’s at the top of your Google I/O 2017 wishlist? [Poll]
Google kicks off its annual developer conference tomorrow morning with a keynote address. Based on past keynotes, we know that Google normally lays out the company’s plans for upcoming versions of Android, Chrome OS, and sometimes even previews new projects and hardware products. What do you want to see Google announce tomorrow?
Google might preview a standalone VR headset w/ inside-out tracking at I/O 2017
What I/O 2017 set to kickoff in less than 24 hours, Google might showcase a standalone virtual reality headset at the event. Rumored for over a year, it will not require a smartphone or a PC and possibly use inside-out positional tracking.
Opinion: 5 things I want from Google Assistant at I/O 2017
Google Assistant is a big deal for Google this year, and we’re expecting the company to announce quite a bit regarding its AI at I/O 2017, starting tomorrow. Personally, there are a few things I’m hoping to see, let me explain…
Android Cars at Google I/O 2017: Audi and Volvo bringing Android to infotainment systems
At Google I/O this week, Audi and Volvo will show off infotainment systems in their cars built around the Android operating system. To be clear, these aren’t one of the 300 Android Auto compatible car models that have launched since 2014.
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