Android Police Antitrust or Anti-Google?
Nov 24, 2024
Excitement brews over the upcoming Android 16, with new features promising privacy enhancements and a promising food-ordering AI integration. The conversation delves into Google's ongoing antitrust challenges, particularly surrounding its Chrome browser and the implications of potential government actions. A humorous take on AI's role in daily life questions its current value compared to traditional methods. Cultural discussions also emerge, comparing notification management on Android and Apple, and reflecting on music nostalgia amidst tech talk.
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Photo Picker Integration
- Android 16's new photo picker improves privacy and UX standardization.
- Easier integration encourages developers to adopt this privacy-focused feature.
HealthConnect and Medical Records
- Android 16 integrates medical records via HealthConnect, using the FHIR format.
- This allows integration of official records with fitness data from various sources.
Agentic AI in Android 16
- Google is working on an API for agentic AI integrations in Android 16, similar to OpenAI's plans for 2025.
- This could become a key feature for Pixel 10, enabling AI actions within apps.