Google announces new Android features including text scheduling, password checking, and more

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Google has announced new updates to six different Android apps, including a password tool, a text scheduler, and improvements to Maps, Assistant, and Android Auto. Android Auto will be receiving custom wallpapers and voice-activated trivia games like Jeopardy, as well as shortcuts on the launch screen so people can check their contacts faster or remotely adjust the thermostat. Finally, for blind or visually-impaired users, Google is releasing a new version of TalkBack, the Android screen reader. Google is also rolling out other updates for Android users as a part of its new operating system.