Google has presented in society the new version of its operating system for advanced mobile phones and touch tablets. The Internet giant has shown Android 4.2 and has included it within the Jelly Bean package, the same nickname that the previous version Android 4.1 receives. Therefore, it could be said that this new version is a series of improvements of the current version that can be found on mobiles such as the Samsung Galaxy S3 or Samsung Galaxy Note 2. But let's see what new features Google has included in this new version of its platform.
Photo Sphere, new function for the camera
First of all, photography lovers will be able to enjoy a new function in their mobile camera. And is that Google has presented Photo Sphere. What is achieved with it? Well, being able to take spherical or 360-degree photographs; that is, with the advanced mobile and Android 4.2 installed in the terminal, the user will be able to take immersive panoramic captures using the same technology that Google uses in its Street View service. Later, these photographs may be shared in "" The social network of the Internet giant and that is increasingly integrated with more functions "" and in Google Street View itself.
In addition, the on-screen commands disappear to give absolute prominence to the images. Although the contextual menu will continue to appear as long as the client holds down any corner of the screen while using the camera application.
New integrated keyboard
Pressing each key to write the words on the screen is part of the past. More and more users were using third-party keyboards and, above all, keyboards that allowed writing without having to lift their fingers from the screen. And Google has taken good note of this and Android 4.2 integrates a new virtual keyboard "" for both smartphones and tablets "" that will work in the same way as the famous Swype keyboard.
Google has also improved the dictionary included in the system, so the autocomplete system will be much more efficient and it will be much easier to finish the texts while the words are being written.
Multi-user function for tablets
The following feature will only be available to touch tablet users. At the moment, Android 4.2 will be available for both the Nexus 7 and the new Nexus 10 "" new 10-inch model "". And is that touch tablets can be used by more than one user of the same family. Therefore, and as it happens in a computer that is had at home, it will now be possible to open different accounts from the same computer. Hence, Google has introduced the multi-user function that will allow different users of a tablet with Android 4.2 not to have access to the content of other consumers.
Share content over WiFi
Another of the new functions that users can enjoy in this Android 4.2 Jelly Bean is the possibility of viewing all the content stored inside the terminals on larger screens. And all of them will be possible thanks to a new transmission standard, and that will work with adapters that will be sold separately and that only have to be connected to an HDMI port. Similarly, during the next year, some companies will already include in their catalogs models that integrate this type of adapters and that are compatible with the Miracast standard.
Daydream: new screensaver
When the handset is resting on a base, it may display different content. Google has introduced in Android 4.2 the possibility that the terminal can display photographs, Google Currents updates, among others. And which he has baptized with the name of Daydream.
More functions in the notification bar
The notification bar has also undergone changes in the new version of Google's mobile platform. And is that once the client slides down the tab where you can see missed calls, messages or emails received or updates on social networks, now you can act from them without leaving the notification center. By giving an example, the user can return a missed call from the tab itself and gain response time.
Google Now improvements
In addition to the customizable cards that already existed, the Google Now service receives further improvements and information on flights, restaurant reservations, hotel confirmations, etc...
At the moment, next November 13, the first devices that will include this version Android 4.2 Jelly Bean will be put on sale in some countries "" Spain is included in the list "". Although it is expected that during the next few weeks, the latest Google teams will also get their relevant versions to install.
