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Highlights of I/O 2012! Enjoy & Thumbs up! 1. 0:22 Android 4.1 Jellybean 2. 3:30 Nexus 7 Tablet 3. 5:07 Nexus Q System 4. 5:25 Google+ Updates 5. 5:48 Google Project Glass New Nexus Devices: goo.gl Android Apps Updated: YouTube, Google+, Maps, Play Store, Movies and Chrome! Google managed to get an unfinished product to live stream jumping out of a plane, bicycle down a wall, and jump onto a stage. It was done flawlessly when people could have actually died and there wasn't a blip. No crashes, no deaths. Microsoft Surface's browser wouldn't launch. Google I/O Keynote Videos: youtube.com ~ twitter.com gplus.to @MarquesBrownlee @MKBHD
The video provides a concise, on-site style recap of Google's I/O 2012 Day 1 announcements, focusing on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and its immediate impact. It explains that Jelly Bean emphasizes a smoother experience through Project Butter, aiming to deliver a fluid 60 frames per second across the entire operating system. The presenter walks through key enhancements like improved notifications that allow actions directly from the notification tray, and a redesigned Google Now/cards UI that surfaces context-aware information based on search history and location. There is emphasis on the speed and responsiveness of the update, with comparisons to Ice Cream Sandwich to illustrate the polish and performance gains. The discussion also covers voice search improvements and the integration of Google Now features that anticipate user needs, such as travel timing, calendar-based reminders, and transit updates. The segment concludes by noting the upgrade path for existing devices and the broader aim of making Android feel more proactive and intuitive in everyday use.
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Questions answered
- What is the main improvement in Android 4.1 Jelly Bean?
- The main improvement is a smoother, more responsive experience powered by Project Butter, targeting 60 frames per second across the OS, plus enhanced notifications and a redesigned Google Now/cards UI.
- Which new devices were highlighted at Google I/O 2012 day one?
- The Nexus 7 tablet and the Nexus Q multimedia system were highlighted, along with updates to Google+ and the broader Android ecosystem including Jelly Bean and Google Glass demonstrations.