Interesting Android announcements you may have missed – Straight from CES 2018
The gadget freaks are all aware of the fact that CES is all about consumer electronics and it is unfortunate enough that it doesn’t include smartphones or anything related to them. Majority of the mobile phone companies wait till Spring to introduce their newest phones and since Google introduced the Nexus One way back in 2010, there has not been any bigger Android splash at the CES.
Despite this, it doesn’t mean that there is no such Android news coming out of Las Vegas this week. There is lots of tech news that you would love to hear especially if you’re an Android fan. In fact, if you’re a fan of Android, you’ve probably clicked on the right post we’re going to tell you few of the most interesting Android announcements which you might have missed.
- Lenovo Moto Mods
Lenovo Moto Mods were doing heavy rounds even a year back but now this fad is totally done away with. While offering its keynote, Lenovo displayed 2 new magnetic Moto Mods for the Z series phones, a health monitor and a keyboard that was pretty much long-awaited. The Slider Keyboard Moto Mod was entirely based on the winner of challenge which was on Transform the Smartphone. The Lenovo Vital Moto Mod is also designed to maintain a healthy life while offering you accurate diastolic and systolic blood pressure when you press your finger against a slot.
- TV screens powered by Android of CES 2018
This was perhaps the last things that we could predict to witness at the CES and they are they TV screens powered by Android. Around 5 different companies introduced the new Android TV in 2018, Westinghouse, Nvidia, Haier, Philips and Hisense. The coolest name is given by Nvidia and hence this company is a clear winner. Their BFGD or Big format gaming displays is also cool enough and their Bluetooth speaker offered a great look to your house.
- Android Wear and the smartwatches from CES
The state of Android Wear or the smartwatches was far from being solid but that doesn’t stop the smartwatch companies from designing new watches. At CES, there were two smartwatches which caught the attention of people. The first one is Kate Spade as it joins the line of fashion smartwatches from Fossil. There is no NFC, GPS and heart-rate sensor but you’ll get a 24 hour strong battery life and Google Assistant. Danish watchmaker Skagen even announced their first Android wear.
- Google Assistant on Android Auto
There were many announcements related to Google Assistant at CES In 2018 but did you know that they are also coming on Android Auto. Though Android Auto had voice commands during the time of introduction, now Google is bringing them to their cars as well where they are going to be most useful.
Therefore, if you’ve been thinking of the biggest Android announcements in the world of technology that you missed in 2018, take into account the above mentioned ones.