Google I/O 2022: Immersive View on Maps, Multisearch, 8 Indian languages added to Google Translate
The upgrades have been announced to enhance the usability of Google’s tools.
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The new tools improve communication and location-based services on Google’s location-based services.
The Google I/O 2022 came up with a series of features and updates that are not only user-intuitive but also ease many everyday challenges. The tech giant has come out with a series of upgrades on Google Maps, Google Search and Google Translate. These developments have been rolled out considering the evolving needs of Google’s vast user base.
For over a decade, Google Maps has worked to create accurate and useful representations of information to help millions of people navigate. At the event, Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced that advances in AI are taking the Google Maps experience to another level. The company is expanding is offering enhanced coverage even in the remotest areas on the planet. Google Chief Executive Sundar Pichai speaks at Google's annual I/O developer conference at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California, U.S.Accessing The Remotest Corners Pichai said that Google has mapped around 1.6 billion buildings and over 60 million kms of roads to date. Google has used computer vision and neural networks to detect buildings at scale from satellite images in order to map rural and remote areas that have been inaccessible. Pichai in his address said that the company has been able to increase the number of buildings on Google Maps in Africa five times from 60 million to 300 million since July 2020. He said that Google has doubled the number of buildings mapped in India and Indonesia in 2022. Google Maps are also helping organisations like the United Nation and World Bank to understand population density.
Immersive View & Eco-friendly Routing The latest tool will let users experience neighbourhoods, landmarks and restaurants even without being present there. The new tool makes Google Maps more immersive and intuitive. The updates are backed by AI to offer accurate details of traffic and other location-based information.
Google Maps eco-friendly routing has got major improvements. The feature that was rolled out in 2021 allows users to pick the most fuel-efficient route helping them save money, time and fuel. The tech giant said that eco-friendly routes have already been rolled out in the US and Canada. Google unveils artificial intelligence tool for real-world searches.Google Multisearch
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Google which is the default search engine for billions has announced a series of updates. One of its prominent features, the Multisearch, also got an update at the event. A new feature called scene exploration has been included in Multisearch. The feature combines text, voice, visuals and more. Scene exploration was demonstrated at the event showing viewers how instantly it identified items that met set criteria. Another mode 'Near me' on multi-search allows users to take pictures of objects and then find results locally.
Here's Your Google I/O Day 1 Recap: Pixel 6a, Buds Pro, Android 13 & More
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The Google I/O 2022 first day concluded with a gamut of developments. The tech giant also gave a glimpse of its roadmap for future developments.
The Google I/O 2022 first day concluded with a gamut of developments. The tech giant also gave a glimpse of its roadmap for future developments.
The Google I/O 2022 first day concluded with a gamut of developments. The tech giant also gave a glimpse of its roadmap for future developments.
The Google I/O 2022 first day concluded with a gamut of developments. The tech giant also gave a glimpse of its roadmap for future developments.
This year the highly anticipated event saw the launch of Google Pixel 6a, which will flaunt a duo-tone design and sport a 6.1-inch display. The smartphone comes with 12.2MP primary camera and a 12MP ultra-wide camera. Google Pixel 6a is priced at Rs 35,000 and will be available from July 21 in three colours.
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Google unveiled its premium TWS earbuds - the Pixel Buds Pro, which is priced at Rs 15,404 approximately. The device will compete against Apple's AirPods Pro and comes packed with integrated Google Assistant and Find My Device app.
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At the I/O opening day, the tech giant finally launched its first-ever watch, the Pixel Watch. The device will arrive in the market in the fall along with Pixel 7. The smartwatch features a tactile button on the side and runs on Wear OS 3.
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Google’s primary operating system’s latest version Android 13 was one of the highlights of the event. The new OS emphasizes security and privacy with a much greater focus on customization. Android 13 is optimised to work well with devices with larger screens and also foldable ones.
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Google Maps gets an update. During the keynote, Google CEO Sundar Pichai said that their application was able to reveal more buildings in the African regions now. Google Maps' 3D mapping technologies have been enhancing the navigation experience in Google Maps, whereas the 'Immersive View' will allow users to check the weather, traffic and inside restaurants using Google Maps.
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At Google I/O, the tech company announced its plans to expand 'Real Tone' with a new set of filters and skin tones. Google Photos will soon support filters that will adjust photos to reflect actual skin tone.
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With this latest update, users need not say ‘Hey, Google’ every time they interact with Google Assistant. When the new feature Look and Talk is turned on users can look at the Nest Hub Max’s display and ask questions without the usual ‘Hey, Google’ prompt.
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Google Translate Google introduced 24 new languages to the Google Translate tool including the first indigenous languages of America. The tool has essentially blurred the language barriers and connected communities.
For years, Google Translate has helped break down language barriers and connect communities all over the world. And we want to make this possible for even more people — especially those whose languages aren’t represented in most technology. So today we’ve added 24 languages to Translate, now supporting a total of 133 used around the globe.
The new Indian languages that have been introduced include Sanskrit, Assamese, Bhojpuri, Dogri, Konkani, Maithili, Meiteilon and Mizo.
