Yahoo USA Top Latest News - An Android update, "the ultimate smart TV," wearable gadgets and so-called smart home devices are just some of the innovations Google showed off today as its two-day developers conference, known as Google I/O (for Input/Output), got underway in San Francisco.
In recent years, the conference has focused on smartphones and tablets, but this year Google's Android operating system is expected to stretch into cars, homes and smartwatches.
The head of Google's Android division, Sundar Pichai, took the stage first to talk about the growing reach of Android phones and tablets. Dave Burke, director of engineering for Android, described highlights of Google's latest Android operating system update, referred to as "L."
Android Wear will enable developers to offer health tracking, navigation apps, voice-activated ride sharing requests, step-by-step cooking instructions and other functions in an even more portable format.
CNET has more on how Android Auto will work.
Not satisfied with infiltrating cars, watches, phones and tablets, Google also made a play for the TV market, introducing Android TV. CNET's Tim Stevens' first reaction, as he live-blogged the announcement: "The power of Google search, plus Google voice recognition, on your TV, driven by your phone. The ultimate smart TV?"
Android TV will be available in the fall.
Driverless cars, Google Glass, smartwatches and thinking thermostats are just some of its more far-off bets.
Google bought the company earlier this year for $3.2 billion.
Opening the Nest platform to outside developers will allow Google to move into the emerging market for connected, smart home devices.
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