Google has introduced the next version of its well popular Android
mobile operating system along with the mega launch of its brand new
2nd generation Nexus 7 tablet. The new version of the
operating system is dubbed as Android
4.3 Jelly Bean, and it is undoubtedly one of the finest (if not the best)
mobile operating systems of recent times for sure.
Google unveiled the Android
4.2 around nine months ago, and since then almost every leading global
smartphone making company has been adopting this version into their latest
phones. As now the Android 4.3 has finally arrived, it is highly expected that
most of the companies will be upgraded their upcoming devices with this cool OS
for sure. It has to be mentioned here that Google’s new Nexus 7 will be running
on the new Android 4.3.
Today we’ll talk about some major changes that the
new Android version has brought with it. However, it is quite true that it doesn't
bring a huge makeover as suggested by a series of leaks on the last few months.
So let’s dig into top 10 best features in Android 4.3.
1. Restricted Profiles
for Multiple users
Google introduced multi-user profiles in the last Android
version, but this time the search engine king has moved one step further by
adding a new feature called restricted profiles. It will surely enhance the
user experiences in a positive way. With the help of this new feature users can
easily restrict content consumption and app usage on a device that runs on
Android. This simply means if a device is used by multiple users, then each
user will be able to set profiles of their own. For instance, parents will be
able to easily restrict their kids from accessing some of the apps or games on
their tablets.
However, we should add it
here that this feature is available on Android tablets only.
2. Dial-pad Autocomplete
Android 4.3 is coming up with the severely useful autocomplete
feature in the dial-pad, which basically suggests phone numbers or contact names when users start
type-in something over the dial pad. Now you must be wandering what is new in
it as several OEMs such as Samsung and HTC had already added this feature on to
their dedicated UI skins that run on top of Android, but the fact is devices
running stock Android were missing this feature until the launch of new version
of the Android.
If you want to activate this feature, then all you have to do is to go
to the app settings and enable 'Dial Pad autocomplete'.
3. Bluetooth Smart
Ready
It looks like the big G is preparing the way for
wearable technology as it proudly introduced the advanced Bluetooth Smart Ready
feature in Android 4.3. This feature will help the devices to support various low-energy
Bluetooth Smart accessories such as pedometers, thermometers, heart rate
monitors and a few others too. The best part, it won’t affect the battery usage
of the device. Previously it was missing on Google's Android mobile operating
system, but now the deed is done.
According to the experts, Google is only making ways for
Android friendly wearable tech gadgets such as Google glasses.
4. Advanced
Notification Bar
We all know that the
Notification bar is one of the most popular and user-friendly features on
Android, and now with the help of Android 4.3 users can control ad even easily
interact with the important notifications of the status bar. This cool feature
will help to decide how notifications are pushed to the primary and connected
devices. By connected devices we are implying smart watches, fitness bands etc.
From now on users will be able to check out all the notifications at one place
with super ease.
5. Simplified Setup Wizard
Google has also simplified the main Setup Wizard for the well beings of
the users. The new operating system supports corrections to the inputs
provided by the users while signing-in to the device for the very first time.
Now a user will be able to change/modify the information that was given during
the first boot while accessing the device. The company has also unveiled ultra
fast user switching feature from the dedicated lock screen in case of multiple
users.
6. OpenGL ES 3.0
Are you gaming freak? If the answer is yes, then trust me this cool
feature is dedicated to you only. With the help of OpenGL ES 3.0 the Android
devices will be able to render high quality graphics in games and
several apps to provide great gaming experiences to the coveted users.
According to the claim of the Google, the Android 4.3 supports the updated version
of the industry standard for all the for high performance graphics. In order to
clarify this Google even came up with a demo of a certain game featuring lens
flare, reflections and detailed textures.
It’s surely worth
mentioning that this cool feature was not present in the Android 4.2.
7. Bluetooth AVRCP 1.3
Version
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean has
brought support of syncing with Bluetooth-enabled car stereos in order to
provide additional functionality. The modified Bluetooth AVRCP 1.3 version
helps stereos to showcase information like song names whenever the music is
being played from a device that supports Android 4.3.
8. Location Scanning
via Wi-Fi
With Android 4.3
version Google has given utmost priority to the location scanning feature. The
company has urged to increase the accuracy of this feature of several high
performing Android devices by enabling location scanning via Wi-Fi. This
eventually allows the installed apps to get most accurate location data through
Wi-Fi even when the actual Wi-Fi setting is turned off by the users and not
being used for normal data access.
9. Upgraded Keyboard & Input
The search engine giant has added an advanced algorithm for
tap-typing recognition in Android 4.3 operating system. This helps to make the
text input much easier with respect to the previous versions while chatting or
composing important mails. The new OS also sports a great emoji keyboard, which
is one of the best elements of iOS. The new algorithm supports much lower
latency input for joy sticks and gamepad buttons.
10. Additional Local
Language Support (Hindi)
Since the inception of Android mobile operating system
Google has been adding native local language support to it. This time the
company has added some precious language support for Africans, Amharic, Hindi,
Swahili and Zulu. The highlighting factor is that Hindi has finally made it to
the stock Android operating platform, which is a great thing for sure. This
also proves that the IT major has started to consider India as one of its major
markets to promote Android devices.
With this Android update additional support for Hebrew
and Arabic has also been added in main Home screen, Phone, People, Settings and
apps.
Final Words
We have tried our level best to prepare this list of 10
best features of Android 4.3. Do you have anything to add up here to enhance
this list even better? Feel free to share them with us. What are your
expectations of this latest update?
No doubt Android is still the best mobile operating
system of the world, and with this update it is likely to strengthen its grip
on the mobile market for sure.
