10 Google I/O 2019 announcements to inspire mobile app development trends

Google I/O 2019 started on May 7, Tuesday and ended on May 9, Thursday. Google organizes this I/O event every year,
and there are a bunch of announcements for the businesses, developers, Google users, and more.

Recap of Google I/O 2018 for mobile app development industry:

During Google I/O 2018, we shared the top 5 announcements that were in the favor to change the
mobile app development trends within the industry.

Google duplex: how businesses would want their apps to function like Google Duplex

Gmail AI smart compose using machine learning (ML): how businesses would want their apps to
integrate machine learning

Android P for smarter apps: how businesses would utilize
an adaptive battery, app actions, app
slices, auto-reply in notifications, app security, and compatibility using Public APIs

Google assistant on wear OS: how entrepreneurs, startups, and businesses would come up with ideas
related to using wearable apps

Augmented reality: Google announced two features in ARCore that would ease the AR integration for
the developers in the mobile apps

This year, Google is back with another list of wow updates to make the mobile app development industry better.

Google I/O 2019 highlights for mobile app development industry

So, here are the announcements from Google I/O 2019 that are going to change the latest mobile app development trends and even Android app development
trends:

1. Bringing camera and AR capabilities to Google search

The Google I/O 2019 keynote started with an announcement of bringing a camera and AR capabilities to Google Search.

Check out the video from the Google I/O keynote:

How would this Google I/O 2019 announcement help the businesses?

Businesses would have to work on their SEO strategies as well while planning your web and mobile app development to
get the benefit of reaching the knowledge panel and get the conversions.

But, what about the businesses who don’t have a strong search engine presence and still want to retain their
customers?

Those businesses would need to bring Augmented Reality (AR) capabilities to their own web and mobile app.

Here are a few businesses who are working on to bring AR in their tech space:

How can you integrate AR in your business app? Find now

2. Google lens- an image recognition technology

Google lens is an image recognition technology that uses the capabilities of Camera, Google Photos, and Google
Assistant (AI) for various Android devices.

The end users can use the camera, take a picture of something for which they are looking for the information, and
voila, Google Lens helps by reading out or highlighting the necessary information to the user.

Google Lens can translate the text in 14 different languages, and that too works on-device.

For example, if you are at a restaurant and don’t know what to order. You can take a picture using Google Lens, and
the Google Lens will highlight the most popular dishes at the restaurant to order.

How can businesses use Google Lens or image recognition technology in their mobile apps?

Businesses can utilize the image recognition technology just like Google Lens and allow the piece of information on
your mobile app to be read out loud to help the users with the right information in the proper manner.

Also, image recognition technology brings security which every business can utilize while logging into their
super-private data. In case of enterprise mobile apps, putting an extra layer of security using this technology
becomes vital to tighten the security to your most critical data.

Healthcare institutions can use image recognition technology for microsurgical procedures, real-time emotion
detection, and more to improve the journey of patients during their treatments.

Which businesses are already using this image recognition technology?

Here are a few businesses that are utilizing the capabilities of image
recognition in some combinations of AI and ML:

So, there are multiple ways to integrate image recognition with various technologies and use them in your business.
It’s up to you to take the benefit from the same.

Can image recognition help me with my business growth? Help me find out

3. Duplex on the web

During Google I/O 2018, Google Duplex came out as an AI-based voice assistant making human-like calls on your behalf.

All these features of Google Duplex are coming on the web, as announced in the event, Google I/O 2019.

These voice-based web chats will be available later this year for car rentals and movie bookings apart from
restaurant bookings and hair appointments.

Image Credits: TheVerge

How would businesses use AI-based communication just like Google Duplex?

Businesses can include AI-based chat systems to communicate with the audience. These systems are commonly known as
chatbots. To improve customer experience and business workflow, integrating chatbots have become necessary for the
businesses.

What AI features should you have in your next Android application? Help me find out

What businesses are already using chatbots?

Here are the brands using chatbots to delight their customers:

It’s time you get chatbots to your business. Find out how to do it?

4. Android Q Beta 3

Android Q Beta 3 is coming up with three new features-

1. Dark theme

A dark theme is available for the standard Android devices using Android Q.

When you use Dark Theme, you can save your battery. This can be automatic with inverted app colors, and you can do it
manually as well.

2. A new digital wellBeing mode

A new feature of Digital WellBeing is Focus Mode. This feature allows you
to disable the use of particular apps for a specific period of time.

For example, if you are going for a presentation, you can use the Focus Mode and disable all the apps that can
distract you.

Another example can be switching between accounts of parents and kids to limit the app usage for their kids while on
the mobile.

3. Smart reply

When using Android Q, it will be possible to integrate Smart reply feature which will be
accessible within the third-party messaging apps as well.

Smart reply feature is smarter enough that it recognizes if somebody shares an address. It then suggests checking the
address on Google Maps.

What is Android Q and why should businesses use it?

The purpose behind launching Android Q is to bring stronger and powerful user privacy, new ways to
interact & engage users and offer extended support for newly-built foldable devices.

So, businesses can enforce building apps that have strengthened protection and improved system UI.

Also, Android Q supports TLS 1.3, a TLS standard updated with the performance benefits and enhanced security.

Recently, various Android smartphone makers have come up with foldable devices. And, for a seamless transition from a
phone-sized screen to tablet-sized screen and vice versa is possible with the help of Android Q.

So, for future success, almost every app would require the use of Android Q.

Plan your mobile app development considering foldable devices Schedule a call now

5. Project mainline

During Google I/O 2019, an important announcement was made on Project mainline.

Project mainline is a process to update 12 core components in the Android
ecosystem that were impossible earlier to update without a significant software update.

The purpose behind launching Project mainline is to reduce the number of times users have to update the app and phone
and to reduce the size of the app. Project mainline will take a couple of weeks to roll out a particular update
without allowing the users to know that the update took place.

What do businesses need to do with this Google I/O 2019 highlight?

Businesses can talk to their mobile app development company or the developers to apply this feature when your next
app update is scheduled. It dramatically improves the customer experience.

6. Live caption to all videos

Another interesting announcement, Google made at I/O 2019 is about Live Caption. With Live Caption, Google brings
local on-device captioning in real-time without the need of internet connection for all types of media.

So, whether you’re watching a YouTube video, a video stored on your mobile phone, and almost everything, you get the
live captions without the need to keep your data network ON.

How can businesses take inspiration from Live Caption for their mobile apps?

For the businesses targeting both platforms, Android and iOS can create their own Live Captions for the videos that
they create. But, these captions should also be able to work without the data connection.

7. Faster updates to your app

One of the core challenges businesses have is that their users leave the apps when the app requires the upgrade.

But, now it’s not the same. Google I/O 2019 announced an in-app API update that will allow users to update the app
without leaving the app.

Currently, the API has two flows:

1. “Immediate” flow:

This flow is a full-screen user experience that guides the user with the entire process of
downloading to update before they can use the app.

2. “Flexible” flow:

This flow allows users to carry out the process of downloading and updating the app without
interrupting them while accessing the app.

Image Credits: Android Developers Google Blog

How can businesses take advantage of the faster updates to the app?

With this feature, you do not disturb your users while they’re accessing your apps. This way improves the user
experience, and the users are more likely to keep enjoying your apps.

8. New delivery options in the Android App Bundle

Last year, Google introduced its latest Android publishing format, the Android App Bundle. And, this year on Google
I/O 2019, the company introduced a few enhancements to the Android App Bundle.

Here are the dynamic features that include the new delivery options in the Android App Bundle:

1. On-demand delivery

Install features when they’re needed and not at the install time. This reduces the size of
the app while downloading and installing the same. The features can be installed in the background.

2. Conditional delivery

Decide and control which parts of the app needs to be delivered at the time of install and
the time of the update. Such a control can be enforced based on the users’ country, device features, and even minimum
SDK version.

3. Instant experiences

Now, for your installed app, upload just one artifact and you can utilize the Google Play
Instant experiences.

How can businesses benefit from these new dynamic features?
Businesses can improve the user experiences by
controlling the installation of the app features which ultimately reduces the app size.

9. Data-driven decisions inspired by Google Play Console data

As per the Google I/O 2019 highlight, Google Play Console now brings metrics and insights to help developers and
businesses analyze the app performance and take necessary steps.

Image Credits: Android Developers Google Blog

How can businesses benefit from these metrics by Google Play Console?

The developers and businesses can now understand that there are challenges to attract customers and convert them. The
Google Play Console also share the suggestions that the businesses can implement to make the apps better and get more
business.

10. Suggested responses to respond to user reviews

Another challenge faced by most business owners is to keep up with responding to the user reviews on the Google Play.
Either they don’t have enough resources to respond, or it becomes nearly impossible to respond to every user reviews
received. The result is the poor user engagement ratio which results in a decrease in user ratings.

Now, Google Play suggests responses to the user reviews so that the businesses can respond to the user reviews and
ultimately improve the user ratings.

A direct business benefit, right?

Use Google I/O 2019 updates for your mobile app now

Every year after the Google I/O event, there are changes to the trends in mobile app development. Same is the case
with this year as well.

This time, Google I/O 2019 has brought improvements and advancement in user experience and business benefits.

So, what are you waiting for? Get these updates to your mobile app development now.