Android gets official support for folding screens, 5G, more

Google has announced that it will officially support foldable screens, 5G communications, RCS messaging and more under Android. It also integrates Android One, Google Assistant and its Digital Wellbeing tools into more handsets from leading device manufacturers.

"Android's mission has always been to work closely with a broad ecosystem of open partners to push the boundaries of hardware and software, bringing new experiences and new features to your mobile device," says Google vice president, Jamie Rosenberg, in a new Android Blog post. "Working with manufacturers, operators, chipset manufacturers and developers, we want to create productive and useful mobile experiences. Whether it gives you new ways to explore the world, stay focused on a busy day, or provide the tools to maintain a healthy relationship with technology. "

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Folding display stands. Android will formally support foldable screens as we begin to see handset manufacturers such as Huawei and Samsung, including unique features such as several leading apps.

5G. Android will be the first major computer platform to officially support 5G networking, and Google has collaborated with partners such as Samsung, Xiaomi, LG, Huawei, Qualcomm, Sony, HTC, OnePlus and Vivo, so 39; help first generation phones compatible with 5G technology to market.

Rich Communication Services (RCS). Google adds RCS support to its Messaging app and helped partners such as Samsung, Huawei, America Movil, Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefonica, Telenor and Vodafone launch RCS in 24 countries, enabling group discussions, reading readings , improved media. share, and more.

Android One. Android One handset activations increased 250% last year thanks to strong participation from Google partners such as Xiaomi, LG, Motorola and HMD Global. Android One is important for a number of reasons, but Google may put forward the best of the reasons: these devices receive regular and timely software updates, including newer versions of Android.

Google Assistant. LG, Nokia, TCL, Vivo and Xiaomi are among the Android handset manufacturers that are adding Google Assistant buttons to at least some of their devices this year. Google expects more than 100 million devices to be delivered in 2019 with a dedicated Google Assistant button.

Digital well-being. Initially available only in Google's Pixel brand handsets and Android One phones, Google's digital wellness tools extend to other phones, starting with the Moto G7 family.