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- Google is introducing software that allows users to detect unknown phishing/spam calls in real time, warning them to hang up before disclosing personal information.
- Circle to search will now be able to solve complex math and physics problems, providing a step-by-step process and examples that help the user understand the concepts better.
- The already existing Talk Back feature will now be able to provide accurate descriptions of images shared by friends or family.
- Gemini would appear in other apps when needed and help users generate images that can be dropped on Gmail, Google Messages or other apps.
- The new Gemini 1.5 can also provide more information about paused YouTube videos via “Request this video”
AI took center stage at this year’s Google I/O, so much so that it was used 121 times throughout the presentation. With AI now at the heart of most Android devices and operating systems, here are some of the new updates that were discussed at this year’s event, specifically aimed at Android users.
One thing that caught our attention at this year’s I/O, which is the most useful add-on for Android phones, is phishing scam detection.
Google introduces software that allows users to detect unknown phishing/spam calls in real time. They are currently testing a feature that uses Gemini Nano to provide alerts during calls if it detects that the unidentified caller is using speech patterns associated with scams.
Imagine a user receives a call from an unknown/private number asking them to transfer funds because their current account might be compromised, asking for personal information such as card numbers, PINs or passwords. Gemini will immediately show users a red warning sign on the phone screen reading “probable spam”, asking the user to end the call, along with a brief description of why Gemini thinks that It could be a threat.
Google claims that the conversation is encrypted and private for the user. They will share more information so users can sign up “later this year.” This feature could be useful especially for older users or even children, who might not know it and find themselves involved in multiple scams circulating.
We’ve all heard about the magic of AI with Circle to search since Samsung’s Unpacked event. Google says it won’t go further by making its language learning model solve math or physics problems when asked. This turns the feature into a personalized tutor that shows you how to solve a math problem and gives you examples from your daily life to help you understand difficult physics concepts.
The tech giant claims this will give users the answer to these word problems and a step-by-step explanation on how to solve them. The company is also announcing other upgrades coming later this year that will help students analyze and solve problems involving symbolic formulas, diagrams, and graphs.
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Additionally, Google announced a faster Gemini 1.5 model, through which Android users will soon be able to display Gemini on top of any app. With AI built into Android phones, users can get creative by generating funny AI images and dropping them into various apps like Gmail and Google Messages or even creating memes to add to their chats.
With “Request this video” and “Request this PDF,” users will be able to get more information about a YouTube video they are watching or get answers on a PDF without needing to scroll through pages of information.
While Google hasn’t given us details on when we’ll be able to see these tricks on our phones, we can expect them to roll out in the “coming months.”
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Finally, Gemini Nano and Multimodality will give more “powers” to the already existing TalkBack option. This means that Android phones can process text with a better understanding of sounds, images and even spoken language.
TalkBack is a tool that helps people who are blind or visually impaired by reading aloud accurate descriptions of what’s happening in an image. So an upgrade like this could be very beneficial. For example, when an image of a dress is shared, the TalkBack option will describe the exact color of the dress, sleeve length and other accompanying accessories, helping the user to effectively view the dress without look at her.
Google claims that these descriptions are generated in real time and do not require a network connection, as Gemini Nano will work directly on the user’s device.
Gemini Nano with multimodality will come to Pixel phones later this year. However, it is still unclear which models will receive this update. We’ll have to monitor these monthly updates to see when these new features start rolling out.
News Source : www.androidcentral.com
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