We’re making your phone more useful this summer with features designed to improve the way you experience the world. Like the global launch of earthquake alerts. Starred messages to help you keep track of what’s important. And so much more. Here are the latest features available on your Android phone.
Every second matters when it comes to an emergency. The Android Earthquake Alerts System alerts you before an earthquake hits, so you can seek out shelter faster.
In the U.S. our alerts are powered by the ShakeAlert system. But across the globe, our mobile devices are working together to create the world’s largest earthquake detection network. And it’s all done with your privacy protected.
Learn moreNo matter who you’re messaging with, the information you share is personal. End-to-end encryption in Messages helps keep your conversations more secure while sending. It ensures that no one can read the content of your messages as they travel between your phone and the phone of the person you’re messaging.
End-to-end encryption is available in one-on-one conversations between Messages users with chat features enabled.
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Starred messages in the Messages app help you keep track of important information and memories, like your friend’s address or the photo from your family reunion. Star and easily find the content you need later without scrolling through all of your conversations.
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Assistant takes you right to where you want to be in your favorite apps using just your voice. Try saying “Hey Google, pay my Capital One bill” or “Hey Google, resume my run on Strava.”
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Now you can access your recently used stickers to keep using the mixes you love. And when you open Emoji Kitchen after typing a message, you’ll see contextual suggestions that match.
Android Auto is releasing new updates that make it easier to customize your experience. Like EV charging, parking and navigation apps to help you along your journey. And messaging apps that you can use without taking your eyes off the road.
Check compatibilityGet help from Voice Access only when you want it. Whether you’re talking with friends or dialed into a meeting, Voice Access won’t activate unless you’re looking at the screen.
Get Voice AccessExperience new features from Android on devices made for the latest and greatest.
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