Google has announced its new Android version, Android 4.4 KitKat. KitKat is truly a smart and powerful version of Android version which has many new features compared to its predecessors. Being the one and only competitor to Apple, Google has made sure that its new OS has more capabilities than new iOS7. It has improved performance and features to its new operating system. Lets’ have a brief overview of Android 4.4 KitKat features.
- Android 4.4 KitKat
Android 4.4 KitKat Features
Quick Access to Voice Search: (Ok Google)
Usually in any mobile OS, we need to go and launch voice app to control the things by voice commands. But in KitKat, you don’t have to open any voice apps using touch pad. Yes this is an amazing feature, just say ‘Ok Google’ to launch your voice search, send a text, get directions or even play a song.
Usually in any mobile OS, we need to go and launch voice app to control the things by voice commands. But in KitKat, you don’t have to open any voice apps using touch pad. Yes this is an amazing feature, just say ‘Ok Google’ to launch your voice search, send a text, get directions or even play a song.
Full Screen while playing music:
If you are an Android user, you might have observed that your lock screen wall will appear while playing music. But in KitKat 4.4, while listening to movies or projecting movies, you can see a full-screen album and movie art when your device is locked. So that play/pause even if your screen is locked.
If you are an Android user, you might have observed that your lock screen wall will appear while playing music. But in KitKat 4.4, while listening to movies or projecting movies, you can see a full-screen album and movie art when your device is locked. So that play/pause even if your screen is locked.
Immerse mode:
Reading a book or watching a movie or playing a game in immerse mode, lets other things hide except what you want see. You just need to swipe the edge of the screen to go back to usual mode.
Reading a book or watching a movie or playing a game in immerse mode, lets other things hide except what you want see. You just need to swipe the edge of the screen to go back to usual mode.
Smart Caller ID:
Whenever you receives a call from a number which is not in your contact list, your phone will try to match with the local listing of businesses using Google maps.
Whenever you receives a call from a number which is not in your contact list, your phone will try to match with the local listing of businesses using Google maps.
Future Calling:
This new app in KitKat 4.4 automatically prioritizes your contacts based on the people to talk to the most.
This new app in KitKat 4.4 automatically prioritizes your contacts based on the people to talk to the most.
Hangout App – Improved messaging UI:
The messaging app has little improvements to it, where in all your messages will be stored in a same app, let it be a SMS, MMS, conversations or hangouts. Along with it, you can even share location and even send gif animated pics.
The messaging app has little improvements to it, where in all your messages will be stored in a same app, let it be a SMS, MMS, conversations or hangouts. Along with it, you can even share location and even send gif animated pics.
Print everywhere:
You can print any documents if you have connected Google cloud print. Also you can print to HP ePrint printers and other printers which have supporting apps in Play store.
You can print any documents if you have connected Google cloud print. Also you can print to HP ePrint printers and other printers which have supporting apps in Play store.
Redesigned Quick office:
Google has updated its Quick office to create/edit documents, presentations and spreadsheets from any device.
Google has updated its Quick office to create/edit documents, presentations and spreadsheets from any device.
Kitkat 4.4 has more improved features, which includes
- Bluetooth MAP support – Android Kitkat 4.4 supports Message Access Profile (MAP) so Bluetooth-enabled cars can exchange messages with your devices.
- Chromecast support – Now enjoy Netflix, YouTube, Hulu on your HD TV.
- Chrome web view
- Closed captioning – Simply go to settings->accessibility to enable/disable it.
- Downloads app redesign
- Easy home screen switching
- Email app refresh
- Full-screen wallpapers with preview
- HDR+ photography
- Infrared blasting – KitKat Supports applications for TV remote control.
- Location modes and monitoring
- Low-power audio playback – You can listen up to 60 hours of audio playback.
- Play Music and movies from lock screen
- Touch Screen Improvements to reduce response time and more accuracy.
- Added security to sandboxes app with Security-Enhanced Linux.
- Step counting built-in app to count your steps while moving which can be used as a fitness
So here is a big list of Android 4.4 KitKat features, after looking into these features, you will definitely want to update your Android version and try this fastest mobile OS. Am I right? Don’t waste time on thinking, go and purchase new Nexus 5 mobile to experience the new Android features. Post your comments on your favorite feature, right here.
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The post is in clear descriptive form. Android OS is the most used mobile OS in recent days and it is good to see the upcoming updates with good features.
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