Google prepares to launch Nearby: fast interactive applications help between Android devices
According to a recent report, Google is currently in the process of building a new feature called Nearby the ability to create instant connection between the Android device in a certain distance. In addition, this feature also helps Android users to share information and communicate more easily, and even, it will allow users to set reminders mode when seeing someone.
However, this is probably not a new feature, because before that, Apple has also released iBeacon technology with similar functionality, but only for devices such as the iPhone and iPad. Accordingly, Nearby can also interact with smart devices in the home or helping stores post coupons, promotions to customers when they come near.
To do this, activate Nearby detection by store location enabled Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and microphone periodically. Data service operation will be taken from the Nearby Google+ and other Google services. Besides advertising feature, if used Nearby users can also go and see his friends are in the surrounding area, while your privacy will be protected by Google's servers.
Nearby points of special is that Google allows the device to receive voice commands. Accordingly, the voice commands of the user will be stored on Google's system after the command is sent, the device will display a confirmation message. This feature is applied to prevent people who have the same voice accidentally cross the control of other devices.
Currently, it is unclear, in addition to the interactive features faster and use voice commands, Google will add new features to the Nearby, but this is considered to be the right step giant American firm, help users more easily interact with devices around. And expected Nearby will be announced at the conference Google I / O 2014 for programmers to take place at the end of this June.
