Google introduces Android 4.3 and the new Nexus 7
Google just introduced Android 4.3. The image is already available for Nexus 4 and Samsung Galaxy Nexus. The main feature of the new version was the ability to work with multiple accounts of different degrees of limitations on one device.
“Parents can now be calm about what content and which applications their children have access to,” says Hugo Barra, “Android director” at Google. New accounts do not just differentiate access to different parts of the operating system and applications, but also allow you to change their functionality - for example, you can now leave the application running, but disable only in-app purchases.
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In Android 4.3, there was also support for Bluetooth Smart technology (also known as Bluetooth Low Energy), which will allow smartphones to communicate in devices such as fitness bracelets.
In addition, Google has updated OpenGL ES to version 3.0.
Finally, in version 4.3, there are new DRM APIs that offer standard methods for video encryption. Netflix has already taken advantage of this, and for the first time for Android devices it offers FullHD streaming video in its application. So far, only Nexus 7 supports these technologies, but followers are certainly expected.
Other improvements and bug fixes include support for several African languages, an overall significant improvement in energy saving, autocompletion of names and phones in the dialer, new Emoji in the keyboard.
Together with Android 4.3, the company introduced the reference tablet Nexus 7, it will go on sale on July 30. The version of the storage in 32 GB and LTE in the US will cost 349 dollars. It is 2 mm thinner than its predecessor and 50 grams lighter, and inside it is a 1080p (1920 × 1200) screen, 5.1 sound, 1.2 MP camera, 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro and 2 GB of memory, wireless charging. Battery - 3950 mAh, the presentation noted that it should be enough for 9 hours of continuous HD video.
And finally - Chromecast, a device similar to a USB flash drive, which is included in the HDMI input of the TV (it also needs power cables) and can receive 1080p video from a smartphone, tablet (both on Android and iOS) or from Chrome browser via wifi. It costs only $ 35 and is sold now.
“Parents can now be calm about what content and which applications their children have access to,” says Hugo Barra, “Android director” at Google. New accounts do not just differentiate access to different parts of the operating system and applications, but also allow you to change their functionality - for example, you can now leave the application running, but disable only in-app purchases.
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In Android 4.3, there was also support for Bluetooth Smart technology (also known as Bluetooth Low Energy), which will allow smartphones to communicate in devices such as fitness bracelets.
This is the most important thing in this release. Gadget developers cheer! - valexey
In addition, Google has updated OpenGL ES to version 3.0.
The very appearance of OGL ES 3.0 on Android is the biggest event in the history of this OS. Game developers are jubilant! - akaStiX .
Finally, in version 4.3, there are new DRM APIs that offer standard methods for video encryption. Netflix has already taken advantage of this, and for the first time for Android devices it offers FullHD streaming video in its application. So far, only Nexus 7 supports these technologies, but followers are certainly expected.
Other improvements and bug fixes include support for several African languages, an overall significant improvement in energy saving, autocompletion of names and phones in the dialer, new Emoji in the keyboard.
Together with Android 4.3, the company introduced the reference tablet Nexus 7, it will go on sale on July 30. The version of the storage in 32 GB and LTE in the US will cost 349 dollars. It is 2 mm thinner than its predecessor and 50 grams lighter, and inside it is a 1080p (1920 × 1200) screen, 5.1 sound, 1.2 MP camera, 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro and 2 GB of memory, wireless charging. Battery - 3950 mAh, the presentation noted that it should be enough for 9 hours of continuous HD video.
And finally - Chromecast, a device similar to a USB flash drive, which is included in the HDMI input of the TV (it also needs power cables) and can receive 1080p video from a smartphone, tablet (both on Android and iOS) or from Chrome browser via wifi. It costs only $ 35 and is sold now.
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/187764/
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