We have been waiting eagerly for Android’s new update and Google hasn’t let us down. In fact this time, Google has managed to surprise most of us. With all the much needed updates, Android has been able to make its Jelly Bean version, well even sweeter!
The Android 4.3 flaunts a number of first-of-its-kind features like Restricted Profiles, Bluetooth Smart Ready, Google Now etc. to name a few.
But with so many updates coming so quickly for Android, end-users might find it frustrating to update their phone just to find no major changes. Let us have a look at the new features in Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and try to find out whether it’s worth the fuss.
1. Restricted Profiles
A feature that can be seen only in PCs and Laptops, Restricted Profiles has been the talk of the town. It lets you create multiple profiles on your Android tablet and helps you restrict app usage and content consumption. This is like giving everybody their space. It also lets you decide on the level of authority for each profile. Now you don’t need to worry about your secret stuffs being viewed by others family members. Everyone can have their own wallpaper, widgets, apps and games. And since Android incorporates multitasking processor, one can switch between users instantly.
Though this feature is only for Android tablets, rightly done so, because you don’t want to share your Smartphone with others, do you?
2. Google Now
Android with its Google Now feature can bring you the information you need at your finger tips even before you ask! It gives weather report before you start your day, can get you train schedules while you’re traveling to station.
Now you can see popular spots near you, track your packages easily and stay updated with important news and movie reviews.
3. Photo Sphere
Now you can take photo of everything around you and the Photo Sphere feature will turn it into a master piece that comes together as incredible and immersive photo spheres. It gives you a feeling that you are standing right inside the scene!
4. Gesture Typing
Gesture typing has made writing messages on the go way too easy. Just glide your finger over the letters you want to type, and lift after each word. Don’t worry about spaces or spelling mistakes as they’re automatically taken care of.
Although this feature is not a whole new concept as various OEMs have been incorporating its own gesture controlled keyboards (e.g. Motorola Defy+ has Swype Keyboard) with their Smartphone.'
5. Bluetooth Smart Ready
Now that we are about to see the launch of various wearable android devices (like Google Glass), Google thoughtfully have come up with Bluetooth Smart Ready feature. It enables you to connect low-energy Bluetooth Smart accessories like fitness sensors, pedometers, thermometers, etc. No wonder, people call it the technology of future.
There are a number of other features in Android Jelly Bean like ability to beam and Project, Daydream, Expandable and Actionable notifications, sleek widgets and even faster processing. One thing is for sure that Jelly Bean update of Android couldn’t be sweeter. These beyond smart features have certainly uplifted the level of competition for Windows 8 and iOS.
Author Bio:
Rick Brown is a blogger & writes for Mobiers.com a leading Android Development Company. He provides concrete information about mobile apps development & latest technology trends. Also Hire Android Programmers.
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