Many tech giants Launched new software & apps in 2018. Many of these software improvements & Apps were much awaited and are certainly life-changing. So in this article let's take a look at some of them.
1. Siri Shortcuts
With IOS 12 Apple introduced a new way of interacting with and getting most out of Siri. Siri Shortcuts lets users group together a bunch of iOS-based actions and easily trigger them using voice commands. A large chunk of iOS apps also added support for Siri Shortcuts. Although the idea sounds simple, it has become a popular way to get things done on an iOS device.
2.WebAuthn
Who Likes Passwords? They are hard to remember and they aren't anyone's favorite. So back in April this year, two major standards bodies FIDO and W3C revealed that they were going to kill the good old password with WebAuthn.
WebAuthn is simply a new protocol that eliminates the use of a password. The most popular browser makers like Google, Microsoft, and Mozilla have agreed to integrate WebAuthn within their browsers. Users will be able to use a physical security key (USB) or a mobile device instead of a password. This could make things a lot easier for Internet users all across.
3.Digital Wellbeing on Android & ScreenTime on IOS
We use Technology to make our lives simpler but day by day we are spending a lot of time using our Smartphones which is harmful to our lives. This year, the makers of the two most popular mobile operating systems decided to change things a little. Both Apple and Google announced new features built right inside the OS to help users measure how much time they were spending on their mobile devices. Apple introduced Screen Time on iOS 12 and Google added Digital Wellbeing on Android 9.0 Pie. Both services may have different interfaces but share a common goal. The idea is to get you to use your phone less so you don't spend hours staring at it when you could be doing something else, more productive.
4.Lookout by Google
Another magic app that Google announced at its I/O developer conference this year was Lookout. The app is built to help those who are visually impaired become more independent. The app offers verbal notifications about a user's environment, making it easier for those who cannot see. The app can also read signs printed on doors, for example, entry and exit.
5. Google Duplex
The Most Revolutionary thing that was launched in 2018 is Google Duplex. Google likes to show off cool stuff at its I/O developer conferences each year. Duplex, however, was way above anything we'd seen. It just blew everyone's mind away. Built as a feature inside Google Assistant, Duplex can place phone calls for you to make reservations for you and more. All this in a human-like tone that could be hard for someone on the other line to make out if it's an actual human being or a robot. The uses cases are endless and it looked like this could completely change the way we use our smartphones.
6.New Gmail
This was Much Awaited and finally, in 2018 we have now received a new look for the most popular Email Service. Most of the new features are powered by Google's machine learning and artificial intelligence tools. Apart from a massive redesign, Gmail also received a number of new useful features. Gmail can now 'nudge' you in case you forget to follow up or reply to a previous message. The feature uses machine learning to understand if you need to be informed about following up. The new Gmail also lets you write emails quickly, thanks to the new Smart Compose feature. It can automatically suggest quick phrases as you continue to write your emails. There's also a Smart Reply feature that makes dealing with replies easier especially when you're on the move.
7.Google Lens
Although Google Lens was launched last year, it was only this year that it made its wide public appearance. Google Lens can identify a large number of objects, a billion of them to be precise when a user simply points the phone's camera towards it. Google Lens can also recognize some people, wireless networks, and shapes. You can even copy information from a business card and add the details to the contact list on your phone. Google Lens can be spooky but it surely works. It can be an excellent tool for kids (if used properly) and for those who travel a lot.
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