In preparation for the release of Android 12 this fall, Google has just announced some brand new features that Android users can expect to see this summer.
7 NEW Android features coming soon!
Google outlined the six new mobile features and an Android Auto update in a blog post published on Tuesday. The updates include an earthquake warning system that alerts users seconds before an earthquake strikes, the ability to flag important messages so you can easily find them later, contextual Emoji Kitchen suggestions for the perfect emoji combination, and the ability to open your apps with the Google voice assistant.
Google is also adding end-to-end encryption to messages. Encryption is only available in one-on-one conversations between two Messages users when chat features are enabled.
Another important update to note is gaze detection in Voice Access, allowing people with motor disabilities to naturally switch between talking to friends and using their phone. Voice Access is also getting improved password input, allowing users to speak the correct letters, numbers, and symbols when a password field is detected.