Here are the all new features of Android KitKat 4.4: Check
them out and say what's your favourite!
Starting with the Nexus 5 all Google devices will get the
updates within this month.
Ok Google: A feature first showcased in the Motorola's Moto
X finds its way into native Android. Just say, "Ok Google" to
activate the phone without touching it. Users can launch a voice search, send a
text, get driving directions or play a song with the voice command. ( Already
in 4.3)
Full-screen album
art: On Android KitKat album art will display in a full-screen format on the
lock screen while listening to music or streaming via Chromecast.( Need Album
Art Grabber first :P )
(Best Feature according to me!) Immersive mode: The new
immersive mode gives a full screen experience hiding all controls while reading
a book, watching a movie or playing a game. Swiping on the edges brings back
the status bar and navigation button.
(No controls at the side/bottom=More screen space and better
experience)
Improved
multitasking: Google says Android 4.4 betters system performance by optimising
memory and improving the touchscreen so that it responds faster and more
accurately. (Awesome gets awesomer)
Priority contacts:
The new phone app in Android KitKat automatically prioritises contacts based on
the people users talk to the most.
(Good)
Extended search: On
Android 4.4 users can also search for nearby places and businesses or people in
their Google Apps domain. ( Expected this after the policy update, means your
+1's will be visible to ALL your friends)
Improved caller ID For calls from numbers not listed in the
user's contacts, Android 4.4 will look for matches from businesses with a local
listing on Google Maps. (Helpful)
SMS, MMS integrated into Hangouts: The new Hangouts app on
Android 4.4 also displays SMS and MMS messages. (Hangouts will give stiff
competition to all messaging apps after this)
Emoji on Google Keyboard: Android KitKat brings in the
popular Emoji characters to the default Android keyboard. (Emoji's everywhere now)
Printing: Android 4.4 allows users to print photos,
documents, and web pages from their phone or tablet. Users can print to any
printer connected to Google Cloud Print, to HP ePrint printers, and to other
printers that have apps in the Google Play Store. (No wires, no file transfers
required)
Also check out:
Nexus 5 Price, Availability http://blinkviral.blogspot.in/2013/10/nexus-5-announced-on-play-store-now.html
