6 things you should know about the Google I / O 2018 Conference

Google I/O is Google's conference for developers. At it, Google will present its tools for

developers and new features that will appearon their platforms in the next few weeks or months. This is Google's version of the Worldwide Developers Conference, which starts a couple of weeks earlier.

Google I / O is not just about Android. Moreover, this year Android P received very little attention. Google focused more on its apps like Maps and Photos, as well as services like Google Assistant. The company has significantly updated all its services, equipping them with artificial intelligence and machine learning. Naturally, this will not surprise anyone. These words have been heard from everywhere for at least three years. But now Google is not just talking about artificial intelligence, but actually using it for its functions.

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Even if you are a fan of Apple, and youthe Android platform is completely indifferent, you still need to know about some of the new features from Google. Most of these updates are cloud-based, so they will appear in versions of Google applications for the iPhone, as well as on the network. Among them are Gmail, Google Photos, Google Maps and Google Assistant.

1. Talk withGoogleAssistant

Google Assistant begins to learn fromSiri, which is generally unprecedented, because usually the opposite happens. Now the Assistant has as many as 6 votes (both female and male), and they all sound pretty natural.

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One of the best things about Google I / O - demoDuplex features. It was created on the basis of many years of research and development in the field of speech-to-text conversion, machine learning and artificial intelligence. The function helps to make appointments. It sounds silly, but what the robot is capable of is really impressive. You can see everything for yourself in the video below.

Judging by the demo, you can ask GoogleThe assistant will make an appointment for you in a place where there is no online reservation, and the assistant will call this place himself, talk to the employee and make an appointment. An assistant can speak in different voices, and they sound very natural. He even adds “hmm” and “aha” to his speech in order to sound believable. I wonder how well this function will work in practice.

There is also a new feature called ContinuousListening. You don’t have to say “OK Google” every time to ask a question. When you ask something, the Assistant will continue to listen and recognize your next question. Of course, this is a huge risk in terms of confidentiality, so the function will need to be turned on independently if desired. It is not known how well it will work in the application for iOS.

Using the Multiple Actions function, you can ask the Assistant two things at once. For example, you might say, “What is the weather like in San Francisco and San Jose?”

Also now through the Google appAssistant can order food. You can browse the entire menu, select the desired dish and order it without leaving the application. At first, the service will be supported by DoorDash, Domino’s, 7-Eleven, Panera Bread, Starbucks, Applebees, Just Eat and Dunkin ’Donuts establishments.

The Routine feature is very popular among users. It allows you to link several actions into one. Now you can configure these actions yourself.

2. Quick action inGoogleA photo

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Google Photos is one of the best photo storage services on the iPhone, and now there will be even more small features that will make it better.

When viewing a photo you will seerecommended actions. Recommendations will depend on the type of photograph, but will always make it only better. For example, Google may suggest using auto brightness for a photo that is too dark.

Guidelines for editing photos in Assistantwill get better too. You can automatically make the background black and white, leaving the object in color. In the future, Google Photos will also have the opportunity to realistically colorize black and white photographs.

3. Search for similar ones usingGoogle Lens

Google Lens is a very useful tool.Google Photos apps. Google Lens for iOS is still available as a preview, but you can use it to recognize objects in a photo, as well as copy text from images. Google integrates Google Lens directly on smartphones with Android, but with iOS it is impossible to do this.

However, in the coming months, updatesget to the iOS application. Google Lens will be able to crawl photos and show you similar products. For example, you can photograph some clothes, and the tool will find clothes in a similar style.

After scanning the text with the tool, you can take advantage of new smart features. For example, if this is a phone number, you can immediately call him.

4. AllowGmail write emails for you

We will not deceive anyone, most likely on your iPhone you use Gmail for mail. Well, this year the service will also receive many updates.

It is not known when the update will be available for Android or iPhone, but in the web version it will appear in the next couple of weeks. Just install the latest available version of Gmail and wait.

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Smart Compose brings out textrecommendations to a whole new level. When you start writing an email, Gmail will offer you text recommendations based on the context. If the recommendation suits you, just press the Tab key to insert it and continue writing. This feature will not only save you time, but also make your letters smarter.

5. Plan where to goGoogle Maps

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Google will make Google Maps more personal. According to research by Google, the most people who use Maps want to be able to discover new things. In this regard, Google will add a whole new For You section to the application.

In it you will find all the most important, depending onyour location. There will be various establishments, events, activities and more. Moreover, you will be able to see how much a particular establishment suits you depending on your preferences (as in the Netflix recommendations).

Most exciting new feature - Group Planning(group planning). It will be very helpful when you want to meet your friends. Everyone will be able to suggest a meeting place and vote for the best one right in Maps (for both Android and iOS). You no longer have to copy links and switch between multiple applications.

In addition, Google Maps will have augmentedreality. You will be able to integrate the application data into the camera and see signs on the street in real time. Moreover, Google will add animated characters that will point you in the right direction.

6. Find out all the nuancesGoogle News

Google News will receive the maximum amountupdates over the past 15 years. They will be released for Android, iOS and web in 127 countries. This huge update also includes artificial intelligence features. The new Google News app will replace Google Play Newsstand.

All the most important news of the areas of interest to you will be displayed in the "For You" section. The more you use the application, the better it will recognize you and adjust the feed.

You can view both short and fullnews. By clicking on the Full Coverage button, you can view one specific news item in different sources. In addition, you can check the veracity of the facts, see what is being written abroad, and what experts think about it. This function will help you better understand what is happening.