Android rolls out new features for user safety and entertainment

Investing.com -- Android, the popular operating system developed by Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL), has launched four new features aimed at enhancing user connectivity, safety, and ease of use.

The first of these features is an AI-powered Scam Detection tool integrated into Google Messages. This tool uses artificial intelligence to identify and flag text patterns typically associated with scams, alerting users to potential fraud risks in real-time. If a message is suspected to be a scam, the user will receive a warning and can then block and report the conversation. The Scam Detection feature operates on the user’s device, ensuring the privacy of their conversations.

The second feature allows users to share their live location with trusted contacts via the Find My Device app. This feature is intended to provide safety and peace of mind, allowing users to coordinate meetings or confirm the safety of a family member. The location data is securely stored and the user can control who has access to their location and for how long. Regular reminders are provided about who the user is currently sharing their location with.

The third feature enhances the entertainment options available on Android Auto, with more gaming apps now accessible. Users can download games like Farm Heroes Saga, Candy Crush Soda Saga, Angry Birds 2, and Beach Buggy Racing to their mobile devices and play them on their car’s screen while parked.

Lastly, Android has integrated shopping insights and tools into Chrome to assist users in making online purchases. These tools allow users to check a product’s price history, track price drops, and compare prices across the web. Users can look for a "Price is low" notification in their Chrome address bar to access these features.

These new features are part of Android’s ongoing efforts to improve user experience and safety.

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