Priyanka Tiwari
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Recently, Google has disclosed four new features to be integrated into Android system. Such features include AI-assisted Scam Detection with dynamic notifications, live location sharing for loved ones, additional video games on Android Auto, and shopping insight tools in Chrome such as price drop alerts. Here is a discussion on the new updates available for Android users.
Report and block messages flagged as scam
contextualized with live notifications The AI-assisted Scam Detection feature Google Messages “Now Am Self-aware of the use of conversational text and uses AI to detect patterns which are flagged as repeated attempts to scam you and therefore attempts what seems like harmless messages slowly becomes dangerous as time progresses. If Google Messages thinks a conversation may be a scam, you will be sent a warning that allows you block and report the conversation at the appropriate time. This feature has the doman to save you before you have lost money or shared sensitive information,” according to a Google blog.
Track friends and family using location
sharing feature People Android users are allowed to share their location with certain users on Find My Device. “With the app used to find devices, coordinate with friends and ensure family members arrive home safely,” Google reported in the Blog.
Regardless of the device used by you or your friends, the map view will allow everyone to see your locations. Google states, “You decide who and for how long other people can see your location, and we periodically remind you who that is”.
More gaming applications on Android Auto
Users of Android devices can now enjoy using the screen of their car while parked to play Farm Heroes Saga, Candy Crush Soda Saga, Angry Birds 2, or Beach Buggy Racing. In order to access these games via Android Auto while waiting in the car, users would need to download the mobile version.
Tools and insights for shopping in Chrome for Android users
You can compare prices on various sites, which allows you to know if the price of a certain product has dropped, or check its history. Chrome for Android users can customization their shopping experience using the platform. Google encourages users by announcing, “Get started by looking for the ‘price is low’ notification on your Chrome address bar.”
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