Summary of new Android information announced at CES 2024, such as 'Nearby Share' renamed to 'Quick Share'



At the technology trade show 'CES 2024' being held from January 10, 2024, new information on Android was released by Google.

Google at CES 2024: New Android features and updates

https://blog.google/products/android/ces-2024-android-updates/

◆Nearby Share is now Quick Share
There is a system called 'Nearby Share' for exchanging files between Android devices. On the other hand, Samsung had introduced its own system called ``Quick Share'' to exchange files between Galaxy products, and the presence of two brands caused confusion among Galaxy users.

Now, Google has partnered with Samsung to integrate Nearby Share into Quick Share and roll it out to all users.

In the future, Nearby Share will be renamed to Quick Share and will be introduced for existing Nearby Share compatible devices.



◆Fast pairing expands to Chromecast with Google TV
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Fast pairing ,' which allows you to easily connect to a Bluetooth device by simply tapping a notification, is scheduled to be introduced to Chromecast with Google TV in February 2024. It is also said that it will be expanded to more Google TV devices in the second half of 2024, making it even easier to connect Bluetooth-enabled headphones and speakers to your TV.



◆Expansion of cast function
Google's mirroring device 'Chromecast' allows you to display your smartphone screen on your TV or watch YouTube videos on a simple monitor. This time, it has been revealed that TikTok is now compatible with Chromecast, and you can now connect directly to Chromecast from the TikTok app.



In addition, a function to transfer songs played on Spotify or YouTube Music from a Pixel smartphone to a Pixel Tablet is scheduled to be introduced within 2024.



It has also been announced that more devices with built-in Chromecast will be released in the future, such as LG's TV series.

◆Support for smart home standard “Matter”
As the number of smart home devices increases, attempts have been made to ensure interoperability, such as by allowing devices from different manufacturers to be operated with a single app. The communication standard introduced as part of this is 'Matter.'

At CES 2024, Google emphasized that it is 'helping more households become Matter-compatible,' and that in the future, LG TVs, some Google TVs, and other Android TV OS devices will be compatible with Matter. Announced that it will now function as a hub for Google Home.

Now, if you have a Nest Hub, Nest Mini, or a compatible TV, you can easily add Matter devices to your home network and control them with the Google Home app.



◆Android Auto
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Android Auto ' is a general term for Android functions that can be used in cars. In the future, Android Auto compatible electric cars, initially the Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning, will have a function that displays the car's remaining battery level in real time on Google Maps, and will lead to charging spots according to the remaining battery level. It will be able to provide navigation guidance and predict charging time depending on the vehicle.

In addition, some cars that have partnered with Google, such as Nissan and Lincoln, will soon have the ability to display Google Maps directly on their display, and will also be able to send itineraries planned on smartphones directly to the car's Google Maps. It is said that it will become.



◆Bonus: Samsung's SmartThings Map View
In relation to smart home devices, Samsung unveiled the smart home mapping system ' SmartThings Map View ' at CES 2024.



This feature allows you to create an interactive floor plan of your home, allowing you to easily monitor and control smart home gadgets anywhere in the room with a single tap. It is explained that operation will be streamlined as you can check the operating status of all devices from this map and turn them on and off by simply tapping the icon.

Samsung just perfected the way you access your smart home devices at CES 2024 — and Apple, Google, and Amazon needs to copy it | Tom's Guide
https://www.tomsguide.com/news/samsung-just-perfected-the-way-you-access-your-smart-home-devices-at-ces-2024-and-apple-google-and-amazon- needs-to-copy-it

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