The world of technology keeps growing day by day, as
researchers keeps researching new inventions continues to pop out.
Google has launched a new feature for Android called
nearby that will suggest helpful apps and websites based on your location.
In theory, this will rid of the need to search
Google Play if you need an app while out and about, letting Google do all the
suggesting and searching for you. For example, if an Android user is at Disney
World, the Nearby feature will show the relevant app/website as a notification.
If the user wishes to download the app, or view the website, tapping on the
notification will directly lead him to the app in Google Play, or the site on
Chrome. Alternatively, the user can also chose to just avoid and swipe the
notification away to clear up the screen.
It's not just apps that will be utilized with the
Nearby feature. Select Google devices, like Google Cast and Android Wear smart
watches, will allow you to tap a notification from your Smartphone when you're
near them to set up new devices.
Google says Nearby will be available for Android 4.4
KitKat devices and above.
To use Nearby, turn on Bluetooth and Location. From
there, Android will send you a notification if a nearby app or website is
available. When you get a notification, just tap it to see more, or swipe away
if you're not interested.
iOS 8 brought a similar feature to Apple's mobile
platform, relaying apps for nearby stores through iOS' lock screen.
To me l think this is a wonderful feature.
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source:google blog post
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