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Google I/O 2015: How Google is trying to simplify Android

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  • Welcome to Android M

    Welcome to Android M

    Google is trying to improve quality with Android so it is focusing on a lot of little things that may annoy existing customers.

    Google I/O

    • How Google is trying to simplify Android
    • Google bets machine learning can create an edge with Android, apps, cloud
    • 8 reasons why Google is vulnerable
    • Brillo: OS for Internet of Things
    • Android Pay announced: Let the Google mobile wallet confusion continue
    • Google opens Cloud Test Lab, expands Cloud Messaging to iOS
    • Smart home blueprint still in drafting stage
    • How context is slowly killing off the mobile app menu
    • Google Photos: Unlimited storage
    Published: May 28, 2015 -- 17:33 GMT (10:33 PDT)

    Photo by: James Martin, CNET

    Caption by: Larry Dignan

  • Simplified app permissions

    Simplified app permissions

    Let's face it. One of the most annoying things about Android is you have to decide at the install process what permissions you feel like granting to an app you have barely tried. The fix? Android will ask for permission the first time you use a feature. That move alone will cut the constant prompts you get on Android. Burke said "with the new permission model, updates are seamless."

    Google I/O

    • How Google is trying to simplify Android
    • Google bets machine learning can create an edge with Android, apps, cloud
    • 8 reasons why Google is vulnerable
    • Brillo: OS for Internet of Things
    • Android Pay announced: Let the Google mobile wallet confusion continue
    • Google opens Cloud Test Lab, expands Cloud Messaging to iOS
    • Smart home blueprint still in drafting stage
    • How context is slowly killing off the mobile app menu
    • Google Photos: Unlimited storage
    Published: May 28, 2015 -- 17:33 GMT (10:33 PDT)

    Photo by: James Martin, CNET

    Caption by: Larry Dignan

  • Chrome meets app

    Chrome meets app

    Google is giving developers the option to use Chrome custom tabs. These tabs ride on top of an app so if you click on a link you wind up on a Web page that looks like an app. A Pinterest demo showed a near seamless experience.

    Google I/O

    • How Google is trying to simplify Android
    • Google bets machine learning can create an edge with Android, apps, cloud
    • 8 reasons why Google is vulnerable
    • Brillo: OS for Internet of Things
    • Android Pay announced: Let the Google mobile wallet confusion continue
    • Google opens Cloud Test Lab, expands Cloud Messaging to iOS
    • Smart home blueprint still in drafting stage
    • How context is slowly killing off the mobile app menu
    • Google Photos: Unlimited storage
    Published: May 28, 2015 -- 17:33 GMT (10:33 PDT)

    Photo by: James Martin, CNET

    Caption by: Larry Dignan

  • Android Pay integration

    Android Pay integration

    Apple Pay came later than Google's efforts and grabbed market and mind share in a hurry. Google has learned from Apple and announced a bevy of retail deals and partnerships. Android Pay is more integrated with Android and that should bolster Google's ambitions somewhat.

    Google I/O

    • How Google is trying to simplify Android
    • Google bets machine learning can create an edge with Android, apps, cloud
    • 8 reasons why Google is vulnerable
    • Brillo: OS for Internet of Things
    • Android Pay announced: Let the Google mobile wallet confusion continue
    • Google opens Cloud Test Lab, expands Cloud Messaging to iOS
    • Smart home blueprint still in drafting stage
    • How context is slowly killing off the mobile app menu
    • Google Photos: Unlimited storage
    Published: May 28, 2015 -- 17:33 GMT (10:33 PDT)

    Photo by: James Martin, CNET

    Caption by: Larry Dignan

  • Android Pay with fingerprints

    Android Pay with fingerprints

    Google's e-commerce wallet will integrate with fingerprint sensors and ultimately allow patterns and fingerprints to seal a deal. "We believe the same partnership model that fueled Android's growth will enable Android pay to be successful too," said Burke.

    Google I/O

    • How Google is trying to simplify Android
    • Google bets machine learning can create an edge with Android, apps, cloud
    • 8 reasons why Google is vulnerable
    • Brillo: OS for Internet of Things
    • Android Pay announced: Let the Google mobile wallet confusion continue
    • Google opens Cloud Test Lab, expands Cloud Messaging to iOS
    • Smart home blueprint still in drafting stage
    • How context is slowly killing off the mobile app menu
    • Google Photos: Unlimited storage
    Published: May 28, 2015 -- 17:33 GMT (10:33 PDT)

    Photo by: James Martin, CNET

    Caption by: Larry Dignan

  • Better battery life

    Better battery life

    The next-gen Android will use its motion sensors to know when a device is unattended. When a device figures out you're not around it will go into what Google calls a doze mode. As a result, Android M devices will get twice the battery life over the previous version.

    Google I/O

    • How Google is trying to simplify Android
    • Google bets machine learning can create an edge with Android, apps, cloud
    • 8 reasons why Google is vulnerable
    • Brillo: OS for Internet of Things
    • Android Pay announced: Let the Google mobile wallet confusion continue
    • Google opens Cloud Test Lab, expands Cloud Messaging to iOS
    • Smart home blueprint still in drafting stage
    • How context is slowly killing off the mobile app menu
    • Google Photos: Unlimited storage
    Published: May 28, 2015 -- 17:33 GMT (10:33 PDT)

    Photo by: James Martin, CNET

    Caption by: Larry Dignan

  • USB C everywhere

    USB C everywhere

    The latest Android devices will use USB Type C and charge faster and even charge other devices.

    Google I/O

    • How Google is trying to simplify Android
    • Google bets machine learning can create an edge with Android, apps, cloud
    • 8 reasons why Google is vulnerable
    • Brillo: OS for Internet of Things
    • Android Pay announced: Let the Google mobile wallet confusion continue
    • Google opens Cloud Test Lab, expands Cloud Messaging to iOS
    • Smart home blueprint still in drafting stage
    • How context is slowly killing off the mobile app menu
    • Google Photos: Unlimited storage
    Published: May 28, 2015 -- 17:33 GMT (10:33 PDT)

    Photo by: James Martin, CNET

    Caption by: Larry Dignan

  • The little things

    The little things

    Things like volume control for Android have been revamped, but other features such as voice interaction, work status and do not disturb status have been added. On the enterprise front, there are seamless certificate installation for companies as well as better diagnostics.

    Google I/O

    • How Google is trying to simplify Android
    • Google bets machine learning can create an edge with Android, apps, cloud
    • 8 reasons why Google is vulnerable
    • Brillo: OS for Internet of Things
    • Android Pay announced: Let the Google mobile wallet confusion continue
    • Google opens Cloud Test Lab, expands Cloud Messaging to iOS
    • Smart home blueprint still in drafting stage
    • How context is slowly killing off the mobile app menu
    • Google Photos: Unlimited storage
    Published: May 28, 2015 -- 17:33 GMT (10:33 PDT)

    Photo by: James Martin, CNET

    Caption by: Larry Dignan

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Larry Dignan

By Larry Dignan for Between the Lines | May 28, 2015 -- 17:33 GMT (10:33 PDT) | Topic: Enterprise Software

  • Welcome to Android M
  • Simplified app permissions
  • Chrome meets app
  • Android Pay integration
  • Android Pay with fingerprints
  • Better battery life
  • USB C everywhere
  • The little things

At Google I/O, the company rolled out a developer preview of Android, known as Android M, with the motto that the little things matter.

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Android Pay integration

Apple Pay came later than Google's efforts and grabbed market and mind share in a hurry. Google has learned from Apple and announced a bevy of retail deals and partnerships. Android Pay is more integrated with Android and that should bolster Google's ambitions somewhat.

Google I/O

  • How Google is trying to simplify Android
  • Google bets machine learning can create an edge with Android, apps, cloud
  • 8 reasons why Google is vulnerable
  • Brillo: OS for Internet of Things
  • Android Pay announced: Let the Google mobile wallet confusion continue
  • Google opens Cloud Test Lab, expands Cloud Messaging to iOS
  • Smart home blueprint still in drafting stage
  • How context is slowly killing off the mobile app menu
  • Google Photos: Unlimited storage
Published: May 28, 2015 -- 17:33 GMT (10:33 PDT)

Caption by: Larry Dignan

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By Larry Dignan for Between the Lines | May 28, 2015 -- 17:33 GMT (10:33 PDT) | Topic: Enterprise Software

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