Summary of Google I/O Conference Content | The most exciting thing this year is artificial intelligence!

Welcome to the Google I/O Developer Conference, the conference closest to the future

At 1 a.m. today (May 19), Google held its annual Google I/O developer conference in Mountain View, California, USA. Unlike previous conferences, this year's conference was held in an open-air venue, and a live performance was invited at the opening, creating a lively atmosphere. The conference was hosted by Google CEO Sundar Pichai.

At this I/O conference, Google launched many new products, including the smart voice device Google Home, Google voice assistant Google Assistant, new chat application Allo, virtual reality (VR) platform Daydream, etc.

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Three minutes to analyze the Google I/O conference:

Google Assistant: Just one sentence, OK, Google, and you don’t need to use any more fingers

Artificial intelligence was a major theme of this year's Google I/O. At the beginning of the press conference, Google CEO Sundar Pichai emphasized the important role that machine learning plays in our lives. Subsequently, a series of Google artificial intelligence-based products came out one after another.

When it comes to voice assistants, people may first think of Apple's Siri and Microsoft's Cortana. As a latecomer, the biggest difference of Google Assistant is that it is not a separate program, but is deeply integrated with Google devices and Google services.

The reason why Google Assistant was the first product to be unveiled at the conference is that several subsequent products are based on this technology. Google Assistant can not only answer your questions, but it can also fully understand the context and chat with you around a topic, rather than just answering one question at a time.

Allo & Duo: Chat apps that are better at picking up girls than you are

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The chat app called Allo released today is definitely the coolest chat app you have ever seen, because it can think of what you think and is better at chatting than you are.

These two software can be roughly understood as copies of WeChat or Facetime, but they have integrated some small highlights, such as being able to zoom in and out of your own conversations in the dialog box at will, and making annotations when sending photos to friends.

Google emphasized that Allo is an intelligent product that can predict and give some intelligent replies based on the owner's usage habits. For example, when you receive a photo of a dog, it will help you pre-enter "cute puppy" or similar replies; when two people send a photo of pasta during a conversation, Allo will automatically help you list some Italian restaurants, choose one, and help you make a reservation.

Allo also provides Incognito Mode to make your personal information more secure, with end-to-end encryption, and users can permanently delete their chat history.

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In addition, Google has also launched a video chat application Duo. The biggest highlight of Duo is that users can see the other party in the video in advance before deciding to connect. You can use this to decide whether to connect the video call. This wonderful feature is called Knock-Knock.

Allo and Duo will be available on Android and iOS this summer.

Google's virtual reality is a daydream!

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In the field of virtual reality, Google's greatest contribution lies in promotion and popularization - it allowed the general public to be exposed to the concept of virtual reality with just a cardboard box.

Today, Google did not release an advanced version of VR headset as expected, but launched a new VR platform - Daydream. Translated as daydream, a great name!

Daydream consists of three parts: VR mode that enhances the response speed of mobile phones, VR reference design for third-party manufacturers, and VR content platform. Smartphones are the core of mobile VR. Google provides a VR mode for Android N, which specifically improves the mobile VR experience of smartphones.

At the same time, Google also demonstrated the "Nexus" VR headset, providing a reference design for a mobile VR device for third-party manufacturers. At the press conference, Google focused on demonstrating an extremely simple controller with only a circular touchpad and two physical buttons.

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In terms of VR content, Google has created a YouTube application that is compatible with the VR platform. In the future, HBO, IMAX, Netflix and other platforms will also provide VR content. In addition, Google said that they will cooperate with news organizations such as the Wall Street Journal to provide users with VR news content. In the future, users will be able to wear VR glasses and "read" the news in an "immersive" way.

In addition to news, movies, and games, Google also hopes to use VR to realize some functions that are closer to life. For example, Google will launch a VR version of the Google Street View service.

Google announced that Samsung, HTC, Asus, Huawei, LG, Xiaomi, ZTE and other manufacturers will support Daydream, and Daydream will be launched this fall.

In Google's eyes, building a platform that can attract partners and high-quality content is more important than a flashy VR benchmark device.

Android Wear 2.0: You can ditch your phone and type on your watch!

Starting from Android Wear 2.0, all watch applications can run independently, which means you can abandon your phone and use your smart watch.

The new Android Wear watch platform has incorporated gesture functions, which can be recognized by drawing your finger on the watch face; the fitness function has been optimized, so that when running, the watch can be connected to Bluetooth headphones to play music without a mobile phone.

In order to solve the problem of difficult input on the small screen of smart watches, Google has added smart replies, handwriting input and a full keyboard that supports sliding input on the basis of the original voice recognition and emoji. Maybe the demand for typing on a watch is real, but when I saw the picture below, it was really distressing.

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If you want to experience the powerful features of Android 2.0 smoothly, you may have to look forward to a new batch of smart watch devices with more powerful performance.

Google Home: The speaker becomes the smart center of the home

Google Home is actually a smart speaker that can be voice-controlled by Google Assistant. In addition to common functions such as playing music, searching, and suggesting to-do items, Google Home can also become the hub of smart home products, completing tasks such as adjusting the temperature and turning on the lights according to user needs.

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This thing looks like a white desk lamp with a metal base. It has built-in speakers and microphones. It can be placed at home like a desk lamp, and you can talk to it directly.

Google Home will be officially launched later this year, and Google claims that it will work with partners and developers to improve it (it is estimated that the API will be opened).

Android, once a major player, has now become a supporting role

In fact, Google released the preview version of Android N two months ago, allowing developers and Android users to have a taste of it in advance. This year's Android N focuses on three dimensions: performance, security, and productivity. Sounds boring?

Compared with previous generations of systems, Android N places more emphasis on security. Android N will keep commonly used applications in the background according to user habits, and will automatically delete background programs that are not used at all but have not been closed. The multitasking interface card is larger than before. Although fewer apps can be displayed, the new version of the multitasking button is easy to use. Double-clicking the button can return to the previous application, and multiple clicks can switch to previous applications one by one.

In order to allow users to open two apps at will, in Android N, all apps must support "multi-window mode", which is a big challenge for Google and developers. When you need to split the screen, in the multitasking interface, press and hold the card and drag it directly, similar to the Windows split screen function.

Improvements to the notification bar, new emojis, and smart power and data saving were all briefly mentioned at the press conference. It seems that Google no longer focuses on Android.

Android Studio 2.2: Programming tools for coders

This is actually a favorite of the I/O conference audience. It is an Android development environment that provides integrated Android development tools for development and debugging.

Version 1.3 was released at last year's Google I/O Developer Conference, supporting C++ editing and error checking. Android Studio 1.3 makes code development easier, faster, and supports C++ editing and error checking.

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Google claims that its operating efficiency has increased by 10 times and its debugging speed has increased by 3 times. In terms of intelligence, Android Studio 2.2 can check code errors more conveniently; spending less time, realizing more functions, and helping coders make money more efficiently is the real thing.

In addition, Firebase was also updated today. It is a scalable real-time background for web applications that automatically responds to data changes and brings users a new interactive experience.

A new version of Android Auto that allows full voice control without distraction

Google's driverless car has been very popular recently. In today's conference, Google did not reveal more information about autonomous driving, but launched a new version of Android Auto. The new Android Auto supports "OK, Google" voice Q&A, while this function previously required manual button activation.

As long as the car itself supports providing a Wi-Fi hotspot, Android Auto no longer requires a USB cable to connect to the phone, and Android Auto can be used directly through the in-car Wi-Fi connection.

In order to make Android Auto more widely used, Google allows car manufacturers to develop vehicle-related applications. Currently, Honda and Hyundai have begun adapting Android Auto.

Wireless connection, voice wake-up support, and support for customized applications from car manufacturers make the new version of Android Auto easier to use. Of course, the premise is that you need to have a car that can provide a Wi-Fi hotspot and support Android Auto.

Finally, here is the complete Chinese version of the Google I/O conference:

In short, at this press conference about the future, Google hopes to embed artificial intelligence into every aspect of your life. On the surface, Google Assistant like Siri, Google Home like echo, and Allo like WeChat actually hide a machine heart that is more proactive towards you.