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Here's all the important stuff Google announced at I/O 2019

A better, faster, stronger Google is in store for 2019. During its I/O developer conference on Tuesday, the company unveiled dozens of updates to every corner of the Google ecosystem; from search and Google Assistant to the next generation of Android. In the keynote, Google CEO Sundar Pinchai...
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Search​

  • Google is bringing computer vision and augmented reality to Search
  • You’ll start to see 3D images popping up in Search results. For example, if you do a search for a pair of New Balance sneakers, you can view it from multiple angles and hold it up to your clothes to see if it’ll match.
  • Podcasts will also be indexed in Google Search.

Google Assistant​

  • The next generation of Google Assistantwill be faster and more intuitive.
  • Duplex, Assistant’s reservation feature for restaurants and more, will now be able to handle everything from booking a rental car to buying movie tickets. Duplex for Chrome will be available to help on the web for US and UK users later this year.
  • Google Assistant will soon work with third-party apps, allowing you to track your run or order food.
  • Due to breakthroughs in deep-learning, Google was able to condense its Assistant app to take up less space on your phone. The next-gen Google Assistant will only take up half a gigabyte.
  • Android phones will get an Assistant-powered Driving Mode this summer.
  • Mornings are about to get less annoying. You won’t have to say “Hey Google” to shut off your alarm anymore.
  • The new Google Assistant will know even more about you and your personal life. You’ll receive personalized suggestions on everything from podcasts to recipes to events.

Security​

  • You’ll have more control over how much data and what kind of data Google stores.
  • A new Incognito mode for Maps and Search will make sure those results aren’t traced to your Google account.
  • Filters that auto-delete web activity and app data will be available starting today; auto-deletion for location data will be available in the coming weeks.

Android Q​

  • The next version of Android will include features like dark mode and AI-powered smart reply for any messaging app – not just Gmail and Google’s messaging app.
  • Live Caption will transcribe any video you’re watching in real-time.
  • Google will push out security updates directly to its Play Store. You won’t have to reboot your phone.
 
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