HIGHLIGHTS: Google I/O 2015

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HIGHLIGHTS: Google I/O 2015
This year's Google I/O's highlights, from the latest Android OS to clothes-turned-wearables

Google went into overdrive for this year’s I/O event, unveiling a slew of innovations – among them Android M, unlimited photo storage, Cardboard, and projects like Jump, Jacquard and Soli.
Google announces what it calls… its most powerful Android release to date.
What’s awesome about Android M?
There’s Now on Tap, which makes getting what you need from your phone faster than ever.
Without having to leave the app or website you’re using.
There’s improved battery life thanks to its new Doze option that cuts down background app activity.
Google also launches unlimited photo and video storage available to users on Web, Android, and iOS.
It also releases contactless payment system Android Pay – its answer to Apple Pay.
Google’s virtual reality project Google Cardboard will also be available in iOS for the first time.
The company also launches Expeditions, an educational program transporting children to new worlds using Cardboard.
New project Jump demonstrated how Google hopes to capture the world in high-resolution video using a circular rig of 16 GoPros to capture a 3D 360 degree view of its surroundings.
Google says Jump is coming to YouTube in the next few months.
Also in the keynote is Project Soli – a miniature radar system that makes you control almost everything.
The Soli system tracks hand movements to input commands like volume control, swiping and button pushing.
People can control the smallest wearable without ever having to touch it.
And speaking of wearables, Project Jacquard wants to turn clothes into wearables by weaving sensors into fabrics.
transforming them into interactive surfaces that recognize simple touch gestures.
The first clothing brand to partner with Jacquard? Levi’s. – Rappler.com

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