Google’s developer conference kicked off this morning in San Francisco and you haven’t been able to log on to Twitter without seeing live updates using the #io13 hashtag. Everyone is buzzing about the new features – here’s a quick rundown of everything you need to know from the Google I/O 2013 Keynote.
Google I/O 2013 Keynote Features You Need to Know
- Google has revamped Maps adding more interactive features like Zagat reviews, discounts and offers.
- Activity Recognition is a new API that tracks fitness because it can detects if the user is biking, walking, etc.
- Google Cloud for synching devices
- Google Play Music All Access is a “radio without rules” for $9.99 per month
- Google Play will have Cloud save, allowing your games to synch on different devices
- Google + will have 41 new features including hashtags, single or multiple columns (similar to Pinterest!), infinite scroll, and a standalone Hangout app
- Photo effects include an auto enhancer, editor and GIF creator. Google can now pick out your best pictures and put together a highlight reel for you
- Data real time search, plus voice search will be available for desktop and mobile. Google Search also talks back to you. Start your Google Search conversation simply by saying “Ok, Google”
Did you watch the Google Keynote today? Were you excited or disappointed?
