The launch of Google Inc.’s Android KitKat, the next version of the most
widely used operating software for smartphones and tablets, is drawing
near. Google executives haven’t announced a release date but people who
have been briefed on KitKat say that it is coming soon.
The other major point is how Google, a well-known proponent of wearables,
is already is prepping for even more smartwatches and visors on its
mobile operating system. The new version will reportedly include support
for three new sensors: geomagnetic rotation vector, step detection and
step counters, which could be Android's way of answering Apple's
inclusion of a dedicated motion processor
in its latest iPhone. The source reckons these are geared towards
Google's rumored smart watch -- or possibly glass. Google is apparently
still working on making NFC a bigger deal, and has also worked
internally on improving smartphones' skills controlling your TV and
other devices. Apparently, this will involve unifying how Android deals
with IR blasters, rather than the fragmented approach brought by phone
makers including Samsung, LG, Sony and HTC. Bluetooth is also rumored to
see significant improvements, with Bluetooth HID over GATT and Message
Access Profile both mentioned what Android-running hardware can talk
with.
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