Google I/O : Offline Search to Include Maps and Navigation; Now a Smart Addition By Google

Google I / O 2015 developer conference had some important announcements in the application of Google Maps. As it has done with YouTube, you will soon be able to take the search of Maps "and turn by turn navigation function offline. Google has not given an exact date for when this feature will start working on Maps.

According to Google, even maps that you have taken offline you will have the navigation function turn by step voice. This is particularly relevant in markets like India, where cellular connectivity can not always be quick at all times while driving.

Navigation maps offline definitely help a lot of people saving up data charges when they are away from home. However, we must also bear in mind that taking a map with all the information online navigation undoubtedly occupy a significant space in storage.

Although now an intelligent personal assistant, Google has also improved. A feature called 'Now cover' basically let Google now be activated from any screen or application of a contextual way. "With" now on tap ", you can simply tap and hold the home button for assistance without having to stop what you're doing if you're in an application or a website," says the Google blog.

For example, if you're sending a friend about the movie listings, click the name of the movie and cling to the start button. Google now has just started now relevant cards to give more information. Basically, this allows you to do simple tasks without leaving your current application.

Similarly, if you are chatting with a friend about going to eat at a restaurant, Now cover restaurant details will open and you can also take actions such as making a call to reserve a table or reading reviews on supported applications or search the location on a map and so on.

"Google can display your phone applications that can help with what you're doing based on their context represent movie reviews, OpenTable for reservations, and many more. This is another way developers can get their applications from users at the right time, when an application is relevant to the task at hand, "says Google's blog search inside.

To make this possible Google is implementing a machine learning deeper level Google senior vice president Sundar Pichai said during the keynote of Google I / O

This is also a good response to the introduction of Cortana ecosystem of Android and iOS, and Apple next intelligent assistant called proactive in iOS 9. We'll get to see how effective it is now on the cover once it launches the market in the coming months.