2. Here are the highlights of the Google I/O 2016
announcements so far.
It ranged from the new version of Android
N to fresh features for Android TV
Google Home virtual assistant to
the Daydream VR ecosystem.
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3. The search giant at Google I/O 2016 unveiled
its Amazon Echo-competitor - Google
Home.
It has the voice-activated speaker, which is
powered by Google Assistant, Google
ecosystem-wide expansion of its
Google Now voice-based
virtual assistant.
Google Home, Google Assistant
4. The company at Google I/O 2016 also un-
veiled two new apps for Android and iOS.
It would be released in the coming
months.
Allo is an instant messaging app that
offers the Smart Reply feature, and
Google Assistant-powered
suggestions and cards.
Duo is an end-to-end encrypted
video calling app.
Allo and Duo
5. At Google I/O 2016, the search giant re-
leased the latest developer preview of
Android N -Developer Preview 3
Google released the details of its new
features.
The Mountain View firm also revealed
some upcoming features.
Android N improvements
6. The latest version of Android still doesn't
have a name, and Google wants your
help naming it.
The company has created a site where
users can give suggestions - any word
that starts with 'N' will do.
Android N name
#NameAndroidN
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any good ideas that start with the letter N?
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need some inspiration? see how the pros work
7. The new Daydream VR platform unveiled at
Google I/O is a much more ambitious
version of Google Cardboard.
It provides a reference headset and
controller for OEMs, while also
providing a software
framework.
Daydream VR ecosystem
8. Google had some major announcements for
Chrome OS at I/O 2016, including Android
app support on the platform.
Chrome OS will also get access to the
Google Play app and content store.
Chrome OS
9. Google I/O 2016 also saw the announce-
ment of Android Instant Apps, apps that
can be used on Android devices
without installation.
The apps will be accessible from deep
links in search, social media,
messaging,and other
locations.
Android Instant Apps
10. At I/O 2016, Google also had announce-
ments for new features in Android TV,
fresh functionality in Android Auto,
expansion plans of Android Pay,
as well as several statistics
about Android users.
Android TV, Android Auto, and more