1.The Kit Kat software underscores Google's ambition to ingrain its search
engine and virtual assistant, Google Now, even deeper into people's
lives. The Nexus 5 phone is the first device to run on Kit Kat, the
latest version of Google's Android operating system.
2.
Kit
Kat also allows the user to print photos, documents, and web pages from
his/her phone or tablet. 'The user can print to any printer connected
to Google Cloud Print and to other printers that have apps in the Google
Play Store,' says Google.
2.
Understanding person's habits
It'll
be easier for Google to learn about a person's habits and needs so it
can display helpful information, such as an online post from a favorite
blog or a suggestion to use Fandango's movie-ticketing service when
standing in a long line at a movie theater.
When visiting a tourist attraction such as Yellowstone National Park, Google Now might automatically show information about geysers from the Web.
'We want to get to the point where you glance at your phone and it always delights you with what you need,' said Sundar Pichai, a Google executive who oversees Android.
When visiting a tourist attraction such as Yellowstone National Park, Google Now might automatically show information about geysers from the Web.
'We want to get to the point where you glance at your phone and it always delights you with what you need,' said Sundar Pichai, a Google executive who oversees Android.
3.
Improved voice recognition
With
the release of Kit Kat, Google also has improved its voice recognition
technology so it can engage in more meaningful dialogue with users.
4.
New search technology
Kit
Kat also showcases a new feature in Google's search technology to fuse
results from the Web and applications installed on a phone. For
instance, a request for a certain restaurant will show information drawn
both from the Web and the app for the reservation service OpenTable
Inc.
Initially, only OpenTable and nine other mobile app makers have enabled this, but more are coming. This feature will also show up on other devices, including the iPhone, but for now it works best on the Nexus 5.
Initially, only OpenTable and nine other mobile app makers have enabled this, but more are coming. This feature will also show up on other devices, including the iPhone, but for now it works best on the Nexus 5.
5.
Use of Ok Google
With
this feature, Google allows user to launch a voice search within the
device. 'You don't need to touch the screen to get things done. When in
Google Now, just say Ok Google to launch voice search, send a text,'
claims Google.
6.
Multitasking
Google
claims that the new version of Android allows for better multi-tasking.
According to Google, the system optimizes memory and improves the
user's touchscreen so that it responds faster.
7.
New Phone App
The
new phone app is meant to automatically prioritize the user's contacts
based on the people he/she talks to the most. Along with this the caller
ID system of the OS is now meant to surf matches from local Google Maps
listing.
'Whenever you get a call from a phone number not in your contacts, your phone will look for matches from businesses with a local listing on Google Maps,' says Google.
'Whenever you get a call from a phone number not in your contacts, your phone will look for matches from businesses with a local listing on Google Maps,' says Google.
8.
New immersive mode
Apart
from these, the Android 4.4 now boasts of wallpapers that extend
through the notification tray and system buttons. Also while performing
tasks like reading a book, playing games, a 'new immersive mode'
automatically hides the status bar and navigation buttons.
9.
Print photos
