Google is ready to allow its Chromebook laptops to run Android apps in a bit to take on Apple and Microsoft.
The laptops run a model of Google's Chrome browser as an alternative of an working system like Windows - however until now have been unable to obtain apps.
In keeping with market research agency IDC, in Q1 of this year Chromebook shipments overtook Macs in the U.S.
The laptops run a model of Google's Chrome browser as a substitute of an operating system like Home windows - however till now have been unable to download apps. Later this 12 months, they are going to be capable of run all android apps, Google mentioned.
What's A CHROMEBOOK?
A number of manufacturers make the machines, together with Acer, and google as sells its personal high finish Pixel laptop, which has a touchscreen show.S. Chrome OS is now the second hottest Computer working system,' said Google.
'As we continue to increase our give attention to mobility, we want to make sure your apps are simply available on this new form issue, reaching the numerous Chrome units whereas maintaining an awesome expertise.
'Immediately we introduced that we're adding Android apps to Chromebooks, which implies users will be able to put in the apps they know and love.
'Later this 12 months you may broaden your app's reach to a new hardware platform and wider audience while maximizing the Google Play ecosystem.
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'With expanded app availability, new use instances and improved workflows will be achieved for all Chromebook customers, whether or not for personal use, for work or for training.
The Chromebook was first launched in 2013.
'We launched Chromebooks for people who wanted a fast, easy and secure computing experience,' Google says.
The3 chromebooks will likely be given entry to the Google Play app store for the primary time later this year
'Chromebooks simply work -- open the lid, and within seconds, you're in your favourite sites and apps, getting stuff done.
'Virus protection and computerized updates are constructed-in, so you do not should manage your computer.
'And that is labored nice for our customers. Schools within the US at the moment are shopping for extra Chromebooks than all other units combined'
Google stated it was including apps after prospects complained the laptops had limitations.
CHROMEBOOK TAKES THE Quantity TWO SPOT FROM APPLE
Worldwide Laptop shipments totaled 60.6 million units in the first quarter of 2016 (1Q16), a yr-on-12 months decline of 11.5%, in keeping with the Worldwide Information Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Computer Tracker.
Pc shipments to the U.S. fell 5.8% to 13.6 million models in 1Q16.
'Demand for PCs in the U.S. remains sluggish,' stated IDC Research Director, Gadgets & Shows, Linn Huang.
'Nonetheless, we needs to be entering a period of reprieve. Hunter and training buying seasons have historically started in the second quarter.
'With some IT patrons thinking about early Home windows 10 transitions and with the potential continued ascent of Chromebooks in U.S. Ok-12, the Computer market should experience a modest rebound in the coming months.
'So, we're bringing Google Play (the preferred app retailer on the earth) to Chromebooks.
'This implies you'll download and use Android apps, so you may make a Skype call, work with Office recordsdata and be productive offline -- or take a break with games like Minecraft, Hearthstone or Clash of Clans.'
The identical apps that run on telephones and tablets will run on Chromebooks.
Google's Pixel laptop computer measures 297.7 x 224.6 x 16.2 mm, and weighs 3.35lb / 1.52kg
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'We wanted to rethink everything potential in a laptop computer,' said Sundar Pichai of Google, who revealed the primary chromebook at a special occasion run in Silicon Valley and London.
'The display is the highest decision display ever shipped on a laptop, and we don't want customers to deal with pixels - so users will never see them,' he mentioned on the occasion in 2013.
'Individuals want to succeed in out and contact - so we in-built full contact.'
The laptop, the primary Google has designed and constructed itself, will likely be made in Taiwan.
It would compete directly with Apple.
'Apple has been at this a long time, and has constructed one thing superb,' Pichai said of Apple's merchandise.
'But when If you reside within the cloud that is the most effective experience you may have.'
The machine uses Google's Chrome OS, which is predicated on the agency's internet browser.
GOOGLE'S Subsequent-GEN VR HEADSET
The tech big is reportedly engaged on an update to its present entry-stage Cardboard, and is predicted to launch a headset this yr.
The agency is bolstering its Android support for VR and is developing a smartphone-based mostly system which can rival Gear-VR, the Samsung-Oculus Rift collaboration which has been accessible since last 12 months.
The brand new headset will assist a wider range of devices than Samsung's Gear, which is proscribed to Samsung Galaxy smartphones.
As well as, Google plans to solve the lingering latency downside with VR - the slight delay between head movements and the video stream - which could be disorientating and leave customers dizzy.
The agency is aiming squarely at Amazon's Echo with the home speaker, which has Amazon's Alexa assistant inbuilt.
Facebook is also developing AI bots that may run inside its Messenger app, Mark Zuckerberg revealed at its developed conference final week.
However, Google believes its search engine and AI expertise will give it an enormous advantage.
'We want to be there for customers, asking them 'Hi, how can I help',' said Pichai, who took over as Google boss when the agency reorganised as Alphabet earlier this year.
'We would like customers to have an ongoing 2 manner dialogue with Google.'
Pichai confirmed the system utilizing its smart assistant to book cinema tickets, downloading them robotically.
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Mario Queiroz showed off the brand new Google speaker, called Google House, that can be launched later this yr.
'I should be able to interact with no telephone,' he mentioned.
Customers will be ready to simply speak to the speaker, telling it what to do or asking it questions in regular English.
The gadget can be a top quality speaker, Google claims, allowing customers to play back music from on-line companies of a cellphone.
It may control different audio system, forming a voice controlled multi room hifi system, and control different gadgets resembling lights and Google's Nest thermostat.
The voice controlled assistant will likely be in a position to regulate units and answer queries.
He additionally revealed over 50% of Google's queries now come from cell phones.
'We are evolving search to be way more assistive,' he stated.
The speaker is designed to be positioned in each room, making a multi room control system for a whole residence.
'We understand a billion entities, and we may even do real time visible translation.
Google says that it's 'an order of magnitude forward of everyone else' in understanding natural-language conversational queries.
'We believe the real check is whether or not people can achieve much more with AI helping them,' stated Pichai
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It additionally predicts responses to posts, and even photos by analysing what's in them, and has Google's assistant in-built.
This allows the app to use Googe's search capabilities to access the assistant when booking eating places, using OpenTable to make bookings, for instance.
The app may also play video games with users, using emoji to spell out movie titles, for instance.
Google said it will be out there within the summer for both Android and iOS.
Google also revealed a brand new messaging app known as Allo designed to bring Google's search engine into chats.'
The agency additionally revealed a brand new messaging app known as Allo designed to bring Google's search engine into chats.
It allows customers to talk with mates and workers, and has a new feature referred to as 'shout' permitting customers to change the size messages seem relying on how vital they are.
It additionally unveiled Duo, a video calling app.
The new Google Home speaker will use Google's new smart AI assistant, and will go on sale later this year.
The Amazon Faucet (left) is a portable version of the 9.25-inch Echo that sells for $130, whereas the $90 Echo Dot (right) can be plugged into any speaker. at are designed to amplify the position that its voice-managed assistant Alexa plays in people's properties and lives. They are going to now complete
Sundar Pichai took to the stage at an enormous outdoor amphitheatre holding 7,000 subsequent to Google's Silicon Valley HQ to unveil the Google Assistant and Google Dwelling speaker
GOOGLE'S DAYDREAM: BRINGING VR TO ANDROID
'Cardboard and phones are great, but there is a limit.
'We wished to do more, and that entails fixing numerous really hard problems.
'What we have constructed won't be availabler till fall, but we would wish to introduce it as we speak.
Clay Bavor of Google's VR division revealed that VR shall be part of Android N, in a feature referred to as daydream.
A new controller will even be made for the system
The firm revealed new commonplace for phones working the new Android VR, and a VR mode for Android N to make apps work extra successfully.
It stated Samsung, LG and others will help the software program.
The firm has additionally created a design for headsets, and a brand new controller allowing customers to navigate the digital world.
It will also deliver Google Play into the virtual world, allowing customers to simply find and install apps.
A brand new controller will even be made for the system, allowing users to easily navigate the digital world.
Bavor said Google was also working with developers to supply games for the software program.
It is also porting its own apps, including a film theatre and avenue view to the VR system.
YouTube will also seem within the headset, permitting customers to search by voice, access their normally playlist and listen to 3D spatial audio when wearing headphones.
Android powers about 80 p.c of the world's smartphones, largely as a result of Google provides away the software program free of charge to system makers.
Google said it's already working with Spotify, Uber and WhatsApp to incorporate their apps in Google assistant.
Google can afford to do that because it designs Android to characteristic its search engine, maps and other digital companies, giving it more alternatives to point out the digital adverts that generate most of its income.
Reporters and bloggers from all over the world attend, making certain that whatever the corporate unveils will even be featured in tales, photos and video delivered to a vast viewers of shoppers.
The three-day showcase also attracts 1000's of computer programmers, giving Google an opportunity to convince them why they need to design functions and different services that work with its devices and an array of software program that includes the Chrome Net browser and Android operating system for cell devices.
ANDROID N - The next Version OF GOOGLE'S Software
Dave Burke of Google also spoke about Android N, the brand new version of the firm's software.
'We have redesigned lots of the essential options for Android N,' he mentioned.
It's going to include Vulcan, a new 3D graphics engine to boost video games performance, higher security and improved battery life.
Google has additionally overhauled the best way Android is updating, permitting it to extra simply set up updates on consumer's phones.
Android N additionally consists of a new window split screen and picture in image mode.
The software program will also be able to routinely uninstall apps deemed to be a safety threat.
It additionally contains a brand new window split display screen and picture in image mode.
Notifications have additionally been overhauled, allowing users to reply on to a message.
It may also included the most recent emoji.
Google stated it is going to launch the software within the summer season, but is making a beta version accessible inside weeks.
Apple will hold an identical conference in June to unveil its fall software program plans.
Google is holding this 12 months's conference, called Google I/O, at an amphitheater a couple of blocks from its Mountain View, California, headquarters.
Sundar Pichai took to the stage at a large outside amphitheatre holding 7,000 subsequent to Google's Silicon Valley HQ.
With greater than 6,000 seats, the amphitheater could probably accommodate a bigger crowd than the San Francisco venue the place Google held I/O in past years.
Google's naked-bones entry into the nonetheless-nascent area of virtual actuality got here two years ago when it unveiled a cheap headset made out of cardboard.
The company might now be poised to get extra severe, given far more subtle options available for sale.
GOOGLE Sets THE SMARTWATCH FREE
Google additionally revealed a new version of its Android Wear platform for smath watches.
It permits handwriting recognition, letting users draw letters on the display screen'
It also works as a standalone machine - not needing a phone.
Google confirmed of V2.
Artificial intelligence, a term used to describe efforts to develop software that acts and behaves extra like people, has been a focal level of Google's for years.
Progress in the field has helped Google's search engine comprehend the intent of individuals's inquiries extra rapidly and vastly improved the comprehension and responsiveness of its voice-recognition providers.
Google is anticipated to dive deeper into virtual reality and synthetic intelligence with a raft of recent products at its annual IO builders convention in San Francisco as we speak.
Analysts have speculated that Google might tap into its synthetic-intelligence research to introduce a digital-assistant product that could be set up in properties to help people manage their lives and get information extra rapidly.
Such a machine would represent Google's response to the rising reputation of Amazon's Echo, a cylinder-like machine equipped with speakers and an Internet-linked microphone that enables a digital assistant known as Alexa to work together with its customers.