Android: Better interaction between devices planned for 2022
Apple is known for the fact that the various products in its ecosystem work well together. Google knows this too and wants to catch up with Android and others this year.
AirPods owners know it: You open the charging case and the in-ears are connected to an Apple device. Playback starts on another product from the manufacturer? No problem, the AirPods automatically switch their connection. This and many other features are a matter of course for people who have chosen the Apple ecosystem.
At Google, things are a little different. Every now and then, a function is added for better interaction with other products, such as Fast Pair for quickly pairing Bluetooth devices, but this is also happening rather slowly. CES 2022 it has now been announced that a lot will develop here this year.
Android in 2022: Improvements for Fast Pair and more
Before that, Fast Pair was briefly announcedprochen what Google plans to make the biggest changes in 2022. One of them is that Bluetooth headphones should be able to switch connections to another device more quickly - including Google TVs, Android TVs and some Windows computers. They also want to speed up the pairing process with the latter devices and support the quick setup of smart home products that communicate via the Matter standard.
A few words about the integration of PCs. At the start, Google teamed up with HP, Acer and Intel to bring Fast Pair, the synchronization of text messages and "Nearby Share" for files to Windows. Chromebooks, on the other hand, will get a slightly bigger piece of the pie. Among other things, Google wants to allow every chat app to mirror its content on the company's computer OS. In addition, the exchange of photos with a smartphone should be made easier.
Back to Android. With an Apple Watch it has been possible for about a year now unlock an iPhone. This is exactly what Android and Wear OS should work in the future. The only requirement, however, is that the smartwatch must run with Wear OS 3, which has been the case so far is still more of a rarity.
Android in 2022: when will the changes come?
It is not yet known when we will come out with these innovationsprocan beer. Google only states that they will reach users spread over the year.