The Google Now service has started off on a path of betterment through the latest Search application update for Android. With prominent features being integrated into it, this upgrade is being rolled out to users and it is available for versions of the platform that are at 4.1 or higher.
The enhancements involve the addition of a Google Now widget which can be placed on the home or lock screen, allowing all important information to be displayed without the need of opening the application. The Mountain View company has collaborated with various other partners to deliver easily accessible and tailored data.
Cinema reviews would be presented from Rotten Tomatoes, enabling users to pick a flick of their choice. Tickets could be purchased via Fandango and consumers wouldn’t even have to fret about printing out their receipts. This would be made be possible via a card that can be pulled up on their phones displaying the show details and a QR code that would be used as a substitute for the hard copy. Another one of the latest developments includes alerts being sent out when movie goers would have to leave from their homes.
Those seeking a change in address or on the look-out for their dream abode, can now ask their smartphones for assistance. Through Zillow, reports would be made available about real estate listings that are close by or in another locality of the prospective buyer’s preference. Furthermore, when at a site, specifics of that house would be drawn out. For consumers in the US, there are a couple of extra refinements in store. One of them is a music button for when a song is playing in voice mode and the other involves updates for college sports.
Claiming to have accumulated more than 25 cards, the company showcases these latest additions. The only thing travelers would have to do is simply present their boarding passes through their phones at the airport. Health enthusiasts can keep a track of exactly how much exercise they are getting, in terms of the amount of distance they walked or cycled. Tourists would be able to take advantage of suggestions about nearby places or popular sites that pop up on their screen when they are visiting foreign destinations.
The new and improved Google Now service is accessible through the updated Search for Android application that is being offered for download via the Play store.
Here’s a list of the newest features at a glance:
– Movie reviews by Rotten Tomatoes
– Ticket purchases via Fandango
– Real estate listings from Zillow
– Music button (US only)
– US college sports updates