Google I/O 2015 and Android M

[ProjectWHaT]

Google I/O 2015​

A quick summary of all the things announced today.

More [somewhat] in-depth articles on everything:

HBO Go is coming to Google Play.

Andriod M

(app permissions, custom Chrome tabs, Android Pay, better battery life, USB Type C, Google Now update, Google Photos app)

Android Pay

Google Inbox out of beta, available for everyone.

Google Brillo and Weave, communication between all devices. Futureeeeeeeeee.

Google Maps, Chrome, and YouTube available offline

Google Photos, unlimited photo and video storage and other cool features

Google Cardboard comes to iOS and other small updates

Google Jump, the next jump for virtual reality

 

[phillgt2002]

Interesting stuff in Android M. Sadly, I don't think that my phone will make it to Android M.

The real meat and potatoes of the update is Google Maps offline, Google Photos, Google Now, and Android Pay. (USB-C is cool, but I'm not upgrading to a new phone for a good while.)

This I/O keynote was somewhat boring to me. 2014's was more entertaining to a degree.

I'm glad I didn't drop money down for a student pass.

 

[ProjectWHaT]

The real meat and potatoes of the update is Google Maps offline, Google Photos, Google Now, and Android Pay. (USB-C is cool, but I'm not upgrading to a new phone for a good while.)

Well it is now available in the Google Play store.

 

[Techy]

Google Now on Tap is a genius decision. Nice to look up something quickly and have the info presented to you without backing out whatever app you're in. And when you're done you just swipe it out

I'm hoping the Doze feature will actually bring better battery life. Lollipop maintains pretty good battery life, but Google's apps still have tons of wakelocks. Plus Lollipop is still kinda inconsistent in battery life. Google promises better battery life since Lollipop's preview, but it's still the same, or even worse.

Finally, they implemented the Do Not Disturb and Sound Dropdowns correctly this time!

And finally, they added in app permissions!

I'm liking how Google made their Photos app. I personally don't take a whole lot of photos but unlimited space and automated organizing are nice features