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Google To Convey Android Apps To Its Chromebook Laptop Computer Google is set to permit its Chromebook laptops to run Android apps in a bit to take on Apple and Microsoft. The laptops run a version of Google's Chrome browser as an alternative of an working system like Windows - but until now have been unable to download apps. Based on market research agency IDC, in Q1 of this year Chromebook shipments overtook Macs within the U.S. The laptops run a model of Google's Chrome browser as a substitute of an working system like Home windows - however till now have been unable to obtain apps. Later this 12 months, they may be able to run all android apps, Google stated. What's A CHROMEBOOK? A number of manufacturers make the machines, together with Acer, and google as sells its personal excessive end Pixel laptop, which has a touchscreen display.S. Chrome OS is now the second hottest Pc working system,' stated Google. 'As we proceed to increase our deal with mobility, we want to ensure your apps are simply out there on this new form factor, reaching the various Chrome devices whereas maintaining a fantastic experience. 'At the moment we introduced that we're including Android apps to Chromebooks, which implies customers will be able to put in the apps they know and love. 'Later this 12 months you'll be able to broaden your app's reach to a new hardware platform and wider viewers while maximizing the Google Play ecosystem. Uber's self driving car revealed: First footage present... Our majestic ice caps are MELTING! Modded minecraft servers show... Africa unveiled: Gorgeous mosaic combines 7,000 satellite tv for pc... Neglect fireworks: Japanese startup wants to create a... 31 shares 'With expanded app availability, new use cases and improved workflows will be achieved for all Chromebook customers, whether or not for private use, for work or for education. The Chromebook was first launched in 2013. 'We launched Chromebooks for people who needed a fast, simple and safe computing experience,' Google says. The3 chromebooks will likely be given entry to the Google Play app retailer for the primary time later this year 'Chromebooks just work -- open the lid, and within seconds, you are in your favourite sites and apps, getting stuff completed. 'Virus safety and automated updates are constructed-in, so you don't need to handle your laptop. 'And that is labored great for our customers. Schools within the US are now buying extra Chromebooks than all different gadgets combined' Google mentioned it was including apps after clients complained the laptops had limitations. CHROMEBOOK TAKES THE Number TWO SPOT FROM APPLE Worldwide Laptop shipments totaled 60.6 million items in the primary quarter of 2016 (1Q16), a 12 months-on-12 months decline of 11.5%, in accordance with the International Information Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Computer Tracker. Computer shipments to the U.S. fell 5.8% to 13.6 million items in 1Q16. 'Demand for PCs within the U.S. stays sluggish,' said IDC Analysis Director, Gadgets & Shows, Linn Huang. 'Nevertheless, we must be getting into a interval of reprieve. Peak company and education buying seasons have historically began in the second quarter. 'With some IT buyers desirous about early Windows 10 transitions and with the potential continued ascent of Chromebooks in U.S. K-12, the Computer market ought to experience a modest rebound in the approaching months. 'So, we're bringing Google Play (the most well-liked app retailer on the planet) to Chromebooks. 'This means you'll obtain and use Android apps, so you may make a Skype name, work with Workplace information and be productive offline -- or take a break with video games like Minecraft, Hearthstone or Clash of Clans.' The identical apps that run on phones and tablets will run on Chromebooks. Google's Pixel laptop computer measures 297.7 x 224.6 x 16.2 mm, and weighs 3.35lb / 1.52kg VIDEO Touch screen + highest resolution display screen EVER in a laptop computer 'We needed to rethink every part attainable in a laptop computer,' mentioned Sundar Pichai of Google, who revealed the first chromebook at a particular occasion run in Silicon Valley and London. 'The display screen is the very best resolution display screen ever shipped on a laptop computer, and we don't need customers to deal with pixels - so users won't ever see them,' he said on the event in 2013. 'Individuals want to achieve out and contact - so we inbuilt full touch.' The laptop, the primary Google has designed and built itself, shall be made in Taiwan. It'll compete directly with Apple. 'Apple has been at this a very long time, and has constructed something wonderful,' Pichai mentioned of Apple's merchandise. 'But if If you live in the cloud that is one of the best experience you may have.' The machine uses Google's Chrome OS, which is based on the agency's net browser. GOOGLE'S Subsequent-GEN VR HEADSET The tech large is reportedly engaged on an update to its current entry-stage Cardboard, and is anticipated to launch a headset this 12 months. The firm is bolstering its Android help for VR and is growing a smartphone-based system which is able to rival Gear-VR, the Samsung-Oculus Rift collaboration which has been out there since last 12 months. The new headset will assist a wider vary of devices than Samsung's Gear, which is proscribed to Samsung Galaxy smartphones. In addition, Google plans to unravel the lingering latency problem with VR - the slight delay between head movements and the video stream - which can be disorientating and go away customers dizzy. The agency is aiming squarely at Amazon's Echo with the house speaker, which has Amazon's Alexa assistant inbuilt. Fb can also be growing AI bots that may run inside its Messenger app, Mark Zuckerberg revealed at its developed conference last week. Nevertheless, Google believes its search engine and AI experience will give it a huge advantage. 'We want to be there for customers, asking them 'Hello, how can I assist',' said Pichai, who took over as Google boss when the firm reorganised as Alphabet earlier this yr. 'We want customers to have an ongoing 2 approach dialogue with Google.' Pichai showed the system utilizing its sensible assistant to e book cinema tickets, downloading them routinely. Competition: A man shows off the Google Chromebook Pixel laptop computer laptop featuring a touchscreen face they hope will rival Apple Mario Queiroz confirmed off the brand new Google speaker, known as Google House, that might be released later this yr. 'I should be capable to work together with out a cellphone,' he said. Users can be able to easily discuss to the speaker, telling it what to do or asking it questions in regular English. The gadget is also a high quality speaker, Google claims, permitting users to play again music from on-line companies of a cellphone. It may also control different audio system, forming a voice controlled multi room hifi system, and control different devices corresponding to lights and Google's Nest thermostat. The voice controlled assistant shall be in a position to regulate gadgets and answer queries. He also revealed over 50% of Google's queries now come from cell phones. 'We are evolving search to be rather more assistive,' he said. The speaker is designed to be placed in each room, creating a multi room control system for a complete home. 'We perceive a billion entities, and we can even do actual time visible translation. Google says that it is 'an order of magnitude ahead of everybody else' in understanding natural-language conversational queries. 'We consider the true take a look at is whether people can achieve much more with AI aiding them,' said Pichai SAY ALLO TO GOOGLE'S NEW MESSAGING APP It additionally predicts responses to posts, and even photos by analysing what's in them, and has Google's assistant built in. This enables the app to use Googe's search capabilities to entry the assistant when booking eating places, utilizing OpenTable to make bookings, as an illustration. The app may also play games with users, using emoji to spell out film titles, for instance. Google mentioned it is going to be obtainable within the summer time for each Android and iOS. Google additionally revealed a brand new messaging app called Allo designed to bring Google's search engine into chats.' The firm additionally revealed a brand new messaging app known as Allo designed to convey Google's search engine into chats. It allows users to talk with friends and workers, and has a brand new function referred to as 'shout' allowing users to change the scale messages seem depending on how vital they are. It also unveiled Duo, a video calling app. The brand new Google House speaker will use Google's new smart AI assistant, and can go on sale later this yr. The Amazon Tap (left) is a portable model of the 9.25-inch Echo that sells for $130, whereas the $ninety Echo Dot (proper) could be plugged into any speaker. at are designed to amplify the function that its voice-controlled assistant Alexa plays in individuals's homes and lives. They are going to now full Sundar Pichai took to the stage at an enormous outside amphitheatre holding 7,000 subsequent to Google's Silicon Valley HQ to unveil the Google Assistant and Google House speaker GOOGLE'S DAYDREAM: BRINGING VR TO ANDROID 'Cardboard and phones are great, however there is a restrict. 'We wished to do more, and that includes fixing loads of actually onerous issues. 'What we have constructed won't be availabler till fall, but we would wish to introduce it right this moment. Clay Bavor of Google's VR division revealed that VR will be part of Android N, in a characteristic referred to as daydream. A new controller will also be made for the system The agency revealed new standard for phones working the brand new Android VR, and a VR mode for Android N to make apps work more successfully. It mentioned Samsung, LG and others will assist the software. The firm has also created a design for headsets, and a new controller allowing customers to navigate the digital world. It may also deliver Google Play into the virtual world, allowing customers to easily discover and set up apps. A new controller will even be made for the system, permitting customers to easily navigate the digital world. Bavor mentioned Google was also working with builders to provide video games for the software. It is usually porting its personal apps, together with a film theatre and street view to the VR system. YouTube may even appear in the headset, permitting users to go looking by voice, access their normally playlist and hear 3D spatial audio when wearing headphones. Android powers about eighty % of the world's smartphones, largely because Google provides away the software for free to device makers. Google said it's already working with Spotify, Uber and WhatsApp to include their apps in Google assistant. Google can afford to try this as a result of it designs Android to characteristic its search engine, maps and different digital providers, giving it more opportunities to point out the digital ads that generate most of its revenue. Reporters and bloggers from around the world attend, ensuring that no matter the corporate unveils will even be featured in stories, pictures and video delivered to a vast viewers of customers. The three-day showcase additionally attracts thousands of laptop programmers, giving Google an opportunity to persuade them why they should design functions and other providers that work with its gadgets and an array of software that includes the Chrome Internet browser and Android operating system for cell gadgets. ANDROID N - The following Model OF GOOGLE'S Software program Dave Burke of Google also spoke about Android N, the brand new version of the firm's software. 'We have redesigned lots of the basic features for Android N,' he said. It can include Vulcan, a brand new 3D graphics engine to boost games performance, higher safety and improved battery life. Google has additionally overhauled the best way Android is updating, allowing it to more easily install updates on user's telephones. Android N additionally consists of a new window cut up screen and image in picture mode. The software may also be capable of robotically uninstall apps deemed to be a safety risk. It also contains a new window break up screen and image in picture mode. Notifications have additionally been overhauled, permitting customers to reply directly to a message. It may also included the newest emoji. Google mentioned it can launch the software within the summer season, however is making a beta version available within weeks. Apple will hold the same conference in June to unveil its fall software plans. Google is holding this year's conference, referred to as Google I/O, at an amphitheater a number of blocks from its Mountain View, California, headquarters. Sundar Pichai took to the stage at a giant outdoor amphitheatre holding 7,000 next to Google's Silicon Valley HQ. With more than 6,000 seats, the amphitheater could potentially accommodate a larger crowd than the San Francisco venue where Google held I/O in previous years. Google's naked-bones entry into the still-nascent discipline of digital reality got here two years ago when it unveiled a cheap headset made out of cardboard. The corporate might now be poised to get extra critical, given far more subtle options out there for sale. GOOGLE Units THE SMARTWATCH FREE Google also revealed a new version of its Android Wear platform for smath watches. It allows handwriting recognition, letting customers draw letters on the display' It also works as a standalone device - not needing a phone. Google confirmed of V2. Artificial intelligence, a term used to explain efforts to develop software that acts and behaves extra like humans, has been a focal point of Google's for years. Progress in the field has helped Google's search engine comprehend the intent of individuals's inquiries more shortly and vastly improved the comprehension and responsiveness of its voice-recognition providers. Google is expected to dive deeper into virtual reality and artificial intelligence with a raft of new merchandise at its annual IO developers conference in San Francisco today. Analysts have speculated that Google might faucet into its artificial-intelligence analysis to introduce a virtual-assistant product that could be arrange in houses to assist folks manage their lives and get info more shortly. Such a device would symbolize Google's response to the growing reputation of Amazon's Echo, a cylinder-like machine equipped with audio system and an Web-related microphone that enables a virtual assistant referred to as Alexa to work together with its customers.
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