Google has revamped logo and character for Android, revealing a new 3D look for the robot.
A gif shows the 3D robot changing from its traditional green color to blue, yellow, rainbow, wearing a helmet, being decorated as a disco ball and being covered in hair.
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The “bugdroid” – the face and trademark of the Android robot – now takes on more dimensions, while its character exudes even more vitality. As a visual symbol of the brand, the “bugdroid” appears as dynamic as Android itself.
According to Google, the full version of bugdroid has undergone 3D processing in order to become “a flexible and reliable companion across all channels and platforms”.
The word “Android” now includes a capital “A” in its logo and a more rounded typeface, in order to match Google’s logo.
The Lookout app for Android offers new features that use artificial intelligence to create detailed descriptions of images opened in the app, providing greater accessibility for people with vision impairments.
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new widget also uses artificial intelligence and will provide information on your home screen, such as accurate weather alerts, travel updates, and reminders for upcoming events.
Additional features for Android were announced:
- Add a photo to Google Wallet for tickets and cards: This way you can save any type of ticket or card with a barcode or QR code to your Google Wallet.
- The Zoom and Cisco’s Webex applications will be available on Android Auto.
- Say “Hey Google, good morning” and you will receive a summary of your sleep statistics from the previous night.
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Android 14 is expected to be released this fall. Google will also unveil its new phone, the Pixel 8, on October 4th.
Source: cnet.com
