The results of the Google I / O 2015

I held a regular conference Google I / O 2015. We have presented a lot of interesting services, slightly updated Google Play, and a new mobile operating system Android M.

Before the start of the hall, which houses the developers and journalists well-known publications, he looked very mysterious. He was filled with the sounds of the water and for a time turned into the ocean with floating whales. Someone watching a giant ping pong, and someone admired shirt Android chief designer Matias Duarte. Then everyone in the hall went to space travel. Flying past the known planets of the Solar System and reach the Earth, they are immersed in a virtual reality. The music stopped, and came on the scene vice president of Google's Sundar Pichai.

At the start of the presentation followed her 2 million people worldwide. And it's not the most impressive figures, because now almost one billion people use different Google services, including Gmail, YouTube, Maps, Search, and the Android operating system and Chrome OS. According to Pichai, last year, 8 out of 10 smartphones sold were Android-based, seven models of hours of work thanks to Android Wear, and 35 automobile brands interested in Android Auto.

Over the past three months the number of sold devices Google has doubled. Alone digital media players Chromecast since their introduction has sold 17 million units. And HBO Now channel can now be seen not only on the Apple TV, but also on Android.

Android M

After such impressive numbers came on the scene, Dave Burke and began the story of the new version of the operating system Android M. It will be a new feature Chrome Custom Tabs, which allows developers to not embed browsers in their apps, and use Chrome features.

Instead of constantly asking for access to applications, as is the iPhone, third-party Android application will ask questions only when you enable the corresponding function. For example, will ask for access to the camera, when you want to take a picture. Thanks to the Intent System applications can easily interact with each other, and if one of them, you click a link on Twitter, you immediately opens Twitter application.

Appeared and payment Android Pay System (something it reminds me). According to Burke, it is simple and safe, and all payments will go through the NFC. The new payment system supports Android 4.4 KitKat and later versions, is compatible with the fingerprint scanners, and will work in 700 thousand stores in the United States.

In addition, the Android M will be a new feature Doze, which will double the autonomy of mobile devices. Due to the motion sensor, they will understand, if you're using them or not, and fall asleep, if you leave them lying on a desk or sofa. In addition, Android will now support USB Type-C. This is what we, too, have somewhere seen... Android M will be available to developers today. In the next quarter it will get users around the world.

Android Wear

David Singleton told us about Android Wear. The clock will now show the time and constantly maintain the GPS and Wi-Fi. A map can be displayed in black and white mode to save power. Every day for hours on the basis of Android Wear a growing number of new applications, now there are about 4000, and among them Uber, Foursquare and CityMapper.

Internet of Things

It turns out that all this time the team Nest, Android and Chrome OS working on the IoT (Internet of Things). Internet of Things Brillo controls system, which was created based on Android. It supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth low energy and other Android features. Weave - this is a new language for communication Internet of Things devices. Now a variety of intelligent devices will be able to use common commands, which should greatly facilitate their interaction. Brillo new system will appear in the third and Weave - in the fourth quarter of this year.

google Now

About Google Now told us Aparna Chennapragada. With the release of Google Now most would tell you where to park your car. Now he will be able to tell you where on your itinerary is the closest gas station. From now on, you can ask him a question, even if your screen, open the music app and Google Now will tell you the correct answer. This opportunity arose thanks to the new features Now on Tap.

google Photos

As many predicted, there is another new service - Google Photos. Now you can customize your store photos and easily share photos with your friends. And you know, it's me, too, something reminiscent of... Photos, iPhoto, Aperture ...

Pictures will be stored on all devices and synchronized between them. Photos can be grouped in places, people and things. During the presentation time selfie application automatically detects and immediately identified him in the category "People". If desired, multiple images can even be done SIFCO. But the main advantage of the service - is unlimited space in the cloud. Starting today, Google Photos service is available in the web version, for Android and even iOS!

Google Translate possibilities demonstrated on the Russian menu. With such names cope not everyone, and the service seem to perform this task with enthusiasm.

Offline-services

One of the interesting new products, you can also mention YouTube Offline. Video can be downloaded to their device and browse in the next 48 hours. Google Maps will now be better to work in offline mode, its updated version will appear this year, but when it is not yet known.

Tools for developers

It has been improved development environment for Android - Android Studio 1.3. And now it supports development in C ++. Now you can test applications in a variety of different devices, and the new service Cloud Test Lab. However, when the laboratory will be available, the Google team did not specify.

Developers will be able to do A / B-test application cards in the Play Store, so check what the screenshots and descriptions look better. Also they will be able to create your own page on Google Play.

Over the last year from Google Store has been downloaded about 50 billion apps, and overall market has 1 billion active users. With Google Play, will now have a family area, which will include software that is suitable for all family members. This kind of applications are marked with green star (The Family Star).

google Cardboard

With the experimental head-mounted display Google Cardboard compatible for hundreds of applications, and about 1 million people in the world uses it. But now Cardboard SDK supports iOS, so that virtual reality will be possible to enjoy and use the iPhone. To create VR-video Google released a new Jump camera. Shot with the help of the films can be viewed through YouTube. All these innovations will be available this summer.

You know, I'm glad I watched this presentation. I am even more in love with WWDC and wait for it eagerly. I hope you have learned for myself something useful out of Google I / O. Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments!