Google has announced new features for Android aimed at making it easier for users to connect and keep their connections safe. The update includes AI-based fraud detection, real-time location sharing, additional Android Auto games, and price comparison features.
Google Messages app now offers AI-powered fraud detection. This feature detects fraud-related patterns in conversational text and sends real-time alerts to users when suspicious messages are found. This allows them to block and report risky messages in advance. Fraud detection works on-device, so your messages are never exposed to the outside world.
You can share your real-time location with friends and family in the Find My Device app. This feature can help you coordinate a meeting place with friends or check if your family has returned home safely. You can see their location on a map, and the location data is stored safely. Users can set the location sharing target and sharing period themselves, and can check the sharing status regularly.
You can enjoy a variety of games on Android Auto. You can play games like Farm Heroes Saga, Candy Crush Soda Saga, Angry Birds 2, and Beach Buggy Racing while your car is parked. If you download games on your phone, you can play them on your car screen through Android Auto, making waiting time even more enjoyable.
The Chrome browser for Android has a price comparison feature. Users can check the price history of products, track discounts, and compare prices across multiple websites. It provides a 'low price' notification in the address bar to help you decide when to buy.
