What's new in Android 4.2: screenshot tour

Happy users Nexus 7 is already being enjoyed latest version of Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, and they gradually joined by owners of Galaxy Nexus supplier Google updates.

Meanwhile, many wonder what's new in Android 4.2, and it is necessary to update this much attention at all? Let's go through the innovations which have found their place in the Jelly Bean 4.2

Tablet Sharing

This feature allows you to comfortably use the device to several people simultaneously. It is available only on the tablet, which some attribute to the presence of Nokia's patent on the use of multi-smartphones. Each user gets their own space (space), which stores accounts, settings, applications, and the like. It is very convenient if the plate is used as a generic device family. The process of changing user comes just one touch and does not take much time.

Gesture Typing

Many Android users are already familiar with the input method through a custom virtual keyboard from the Play Store. Now this method of input is present in the system by default. Moreover, compared with the Swype system offers options for autocompletion words input in real time.

Quick Settings

Previously, users had to put a widget that implements the quick access to the main functions of the smartphone from the notification area or from the home screen. Now, a similar menu can be called, "pulling" the upper right corner of the screen plate. On the smartphone need to pull the top part of the screen (similar to the notification area), but two fingers.

Lock-Screen Widgets

Previously, we had WidgetLocker, and now on the lock screen widgets can be positioned GMail, Calendar, and Clock without additional software.

Camera and Photo Sphere

Developers saw through the camera application. The interface is handy and convenient, and access to settings - faster.

Photo Sphere - the shooting mode allows you to create closed panoramas 360 degrees Google Streetview-style.

google Now

Assistant seem to become better, adding new cards to display a variety of useful information for the user. It is a pity that the full use of them, we have not yet obtained.

Daydream

Now Android is a normal screensaver, and in the quality of the picture you can put a variety of applications. It could be hours, the content of Currents, the slideshow from the gallery, and so on. The screen thus, accordingly, do not turn off.

Miracast

This is a very cool thing that allows you to broadcast screen image via Wi-Fi on devices that support this technology. Of course, no need to buy a new projector or panel for this. You can do a receiver, which is connected via HDMI. Simply put: the twin brother of the AirPlay, but without the drawbacks of Apple technology.

GMail

Mail application now supports even more gestures. Swipe left - the message of the archive, swipe to the right - Remove. Also added the long-awaited support for two-finger gesture to zoom.

Clock

Appendix alarm clock changed. More precisely, it changes its appearance. The first striking a new font. Perhaps it Goolge experiments, and it is in this direction will change in the future system.

Total

What can be said about the 4.2 update? It is not revolutionary, but it is certainly useful. Though here and there was no really significant innovations like Project Butter in 4.1, Google going the right way. Applications become more functional and convenient. Developers do not hesitate to include in the system all the best, that now is in the form of add-on applications and widgets in the Market, for which they honor and praise. With the release of the Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 Google aligned with Apple in the smartphone and tablet sector, well, than to use - your cause.