Android news: share photos via QR, emoji fusion, Gemini reaches more apps and more

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By Jack Ferson

Google just announced the Android 15 news in its latest update December 2024. Also new functions that premiere exclusively on Pixel phones. There are very practical things, plus more presence of the Gemini AI.

One of the most interesting features of the latest Android update is the option to share photos, videos or documents with a QR codesafely.

Simply select the file you want to share, tap the QR code, and have others scan it to transfer it securely. There’s no need to add them as a contact, verify devices, or change sharing options.

What’s new in Android in December 2024

If you view PDF documents on your mobile, aspects such as brightness, contrast or sharpness are now automatically corrected, without the need to make manual adjustments.

At AI by Google, Gemini, It has been integrated into more system applications: Phone, Messages, Alarm and Camera. Now you can do things like call your contacts or send messages using Gemini, as well as set alarms, and adjust camera options.

You will also really like the option of merge emojis. If the hundreds of emojis that exist are not enough for you to express your emotions, you can use Gemini artificial intelligence to merge two emojis, and create a completely new one.

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For people with vision problems, Android includes Gemini 1.5 Pro for improved photo description using voice. You can take a photo of something, and Gemini will tell you what it is..

Google assures that very soon we will be able to use Gemini to control home devices with our voice, and even control their settings.

Gemini Live, the version of Google AI that communicates with voice, is already in Spanish, but it is also expanding to other languages.

Pixel mobile news

Google mobile phones receive exclusive new features, and some of them also reach the Pixel Tablet. Gemini in more apps and the fusion of emojisLogically, it also reaches Pixel phones and tablets.

Google has reduced the number of steps needed to share high-quality photos with HDR on social networks like Instagram.

It is also easier locate photos and videos to share on Snapchat. Instead of having to go through all your photo albums, all your folders, your favorite content, and photos stored in the cloud are now displayed from the photo picker.

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If you usually use the Recorder to save ideas on the go or record meetings, it now better filters background noise, so it doesn’t bother you.

For the elderly or visually impaired, a new mode called Simple View Increases font size and touch sensitivity, making it easier to use apps.

There are also useful new security features. If you travel to another location and try to make sensitive settings adjustments, the Pixel will ask you to identify yourself by fingerprint or facial recognition. It is a protection measure against theft. In addition, the free VPN that Pixel phones have reaches tablets.

Finally, the improved Daily Recovery algorithm and new tools, Cardio Load and Target Load that originally launched with Pixel Watch 3, are coming to all Pixel Watches, Fitbit smartwatches, and fitness trackers that support Recovery starting August 9. December.

As you can see, there are very interesting new features on Android and Pixel devices, which will be available to everyone starting today.

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