Sunday, May 15, 2016

Google I / O: Android N, virtual reality, Nexus, what are the ads? – 01net.com

From the new Android virtual reality, the ads could be numerous at the Google I / O conference. This event for developers will be inaugurated on May 18 by a keynote often rich in novelties. 01net.com update on the latest news and rumors about these three days will be particularly dense.

Not surprisingly, this is first the seventh version of Android that should occupy the star of the Google I / O. Already available in beta, it includes several innovations and ergonomic techniques 01net.com was tested in April. But Android is an operating system now available for devices other than smartphones. Google should take the opportunity to take stock of Android Auto and Android Wear, dedicated to cars and watches.

  • Two new Nexus ambushed

The latest Nexus 6P and 5X were presented in October 2015, but Google could we book a surprise already unveiling their successors. The company would indeed working with Taiwan’s HTC on two new terminals, baptized internally M1 and S1. This project could also be a relief to HTC which is currently experiencing financial difficulties.

  • A not serious in virtual reality

It is surprising that Google is still so cautious in this area is investing heavily in its competitors. Apart from anecdotal Cardboard, the company has indeed not always designed device that users could take seriously. So things could change with VR Android, an operating system dedicated to virtual reality. It equip a standalone headset that can operate without smartphone or computer.

  • Google Now in his living room

Google Now throughout the house: it is the project that could be unveiled at the conference. It would take the form of a package that would install in his living room, in the manner of Echo designed by Amazon. A simple “OK Google” would then order a pizza, a Uber or start a song on Spotify. A brick in the now very popular PDAs sector.

  • An ad blocker in Chrome?

Finally, Chrome browser and the operating system Chrome OS computers will benefit from some new features. The first might first integrate ad blocker only dedicated to the most intrusive ads. The second could finally enjoy the porting of Android applications; bread blessed for this system sorely lacking software.

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