Google unveils new Android 15 features, will roll out to Pixel later in 2024

Google unveiled new Android 15 features, including, “Hear detailed audio descriptions of images – now powered by Gemini… TalkBack, Android’s screen reader that is designed for people who are blind or have low vision, will now make digital images even more accessible with detailed audio descriptions powered by Gemini models on supported devices. Whether you’re looking at online product images, photos in your camera roll, pictures in text messages or images of what’s happening on social media, Android’s screen reader uses the best of Google AI to bring images to life.Search music you hear in the moment with Circle to Search… Instantly search the songs you hear without switching apps. Whether it’s a song playing on social media from your phone or music that’s playing from speakers near you, just long press the Home button or navigation bar to activate Circle to Search, then tap the music button to identify the track name, artist and even open a YouTube video to explore more – then get right back to what you’re doing…And stay tuned for more updates as Android 15 rolls out to more devices later this year including Pixel and other devices,” Google stated, in part, in a blog post.