Google Unveils AI-Powered Android P Beta at I/O 2018
Google introduces the Android P Beta, featuring machine learning at its core to improve battery life and user navigation. The announcement highlights a major shift toward artificial intelligence across Google's ecosystem.
Google unveils the Android P Beta at its annual I/O 2018 developer conference, placing machine learning and artificial intelligence at the very core of the new operating system. The tech giant focuses heavily on making the mobile platform smarter and more intuitive by allowing the smartphone to learn and adapt directly to a user's specific daily habits.
Partnering with DeepMind, Google introduces the Adaptive Battery feature for Android P, which actively monitors how a user interacts with their device to prioritize battery power for the most frequently used apps and services. Additionally, a redesigned navigation system incorporates App Actions, a predictive tool that anticipates a user's next move and surfaces relevant shortcuts across the Launcher, Google Search, and the Assistant.
This push into artificial intelligence extends beyond the operating system, as Google also launches tools like Google Compose for faster email drafting and a completely revamped Google News app powered by AI. Together, these updates represent a significant leap forward in Google's mission to build software that proactively assists users rather than waiting for commands.