Connect and share in more ways with new Android features
General summary
Android is getting new AI features to help you connect and share more easily. You can now get expressive captions that capture emotion in audio, richer image descriptions with Gemini, and clearer scans in Google Drive. These features are rolling out now, so check your Android device for updates.
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- Android's new features help you connect and share in more ways.
- Expressive Captions capture the emotion of speech, like whispering or cheering.
- Image descriptions in Lookout are enhanced by Gemini for richer details.
- Share photos, videos, and documents easily with QR codes in Quick Share.
- Google Drive scans are now clearer with auto-enhancements, removing shadows and blurring.
Shakespeare-ish
With Android's grace, new features arise,
To help us share, connect, and express,
With captions that capture emotions' cries,
And images described with Gemini's finesse.
From pizza-themed stickers to scans so clear,
And QR codes that make sharing a breeze,
Gemini's extensions, now drawing near,
To help us navigate with ease.
So let us embrace these updates with glee,
And find new ways to connect, you and me.
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Starting today, new AI features and more from Android can help you express yourself authentically and connect your digital life with real-world experiences. From audio captions that capture intensity and emotion, to image descriptions enhanced with Gemini, to clearer scans in Google Drive, check out the latest updates:
1. Say HELLO to better captions
Expressive Captions automatically capture the intensity and emotion of how someone is speaking — from volume and tone to sounds that say more than words. You’ll see things like the [whispering] of a juicy secret, the [cheers and applause] of a big win and the [groaning] after a dad joke. These will appear across your phone’s apps on everything from streaming to social to video messages, only on Android [APPLAUSE]. Read more about Expressive Captions in our blog post.
Understand the intensity and emotion of how someone is speaking with Expressive Captions.
2. Hear image descriptions read aloud, enhanced by Gemini models
Designed with people in blind and low-vision communities, Image Q&A in Lookout now uses Gemini 1.5 Pro to provide even richer, more helpful image descriptions compared to previous versions. Simply take, upload or open a photo in the app to hear the caption read aloud in a natural-sounding voice. You can then gain a deeper understanding of the image by asking follow-up questions, now available globally.
Hear image captions read aloud and ask follow-up questions.
3. Grab a slice of the new sticker combos and keyboard
Is pizza night coming up? Remix your favorite emoji into new pizza-themed sticker combos 🍕+❤️ and share them with friends using Emoji Kitchen in Gboard. And while you’re there, try Gboard’s new glide typing keyboard Clearflow, optimized for speed and accuracy.
Mix and match your favorite emoji with new sticker combinations.
4. Share pictures, videos and more with a QR code
Your best photos are meant to be shared. QR codes in Quick Share make it easier to transfer pictures, videos and documents. Simply select the media file you want to share, tap the QR code and have others scan it for a secure transfer — no need to add them as a contact, verify devices or change your sharing settings.
Easily share media by connecting with a QR code.
5. Snap, save and share high-quality document scans
Your scans are now crisper and clearer with auto-enhancements in Google Drive. From receipts to documents to ID cards, your scans are optimized to improve contrast and white balance, and remove shadows and blurring — with no manual editing needed. Simply snap an image of physical documents and receipts and save the clear digital version in the format you want.
Easily scan and save your documents in high quality.
6. Get help from Gemini across more of your favorite apps
Gemini on Android is getting a boost with new Extensions that connect to your favorite apps and services. With the new Spotify 1 extension, you can play your favorite songs and discover playlists for any mood. You can also call contacts and send messages with your default phone and messaging apps, set alarms and control device settings and your camera. Soon, you'll also be able to use Gemini to control your smart home devices that your Google Account can access, and get more information about places on Maps. 2
Check out the latest features on Android now. If you’re a Pixel user, take a look at these new Pixel features that are also available to you.
