Now on Tap: How It Works & Why You Should Use It on Android

Now on Tap: How It Works & Why You Should Use It on Android
You'll have to forgive me if I sound a little overexcited about this, but in my opinion, Google's "Now on Tap" is one of the most innovative™ smartphone features that I've seen in years. Sure, Microsoft heard about the feature being in the works and rushed out a similar Android app so they could say they were first, but that solution pales in comparison to this one.If you don't already know what I'm talking about here, the feature in Android 6.0 Marshmallow called Now on Tap will absolutely blow your mind. With the press of a button, you'll get detailed information about any person, place, or thing on any screen. Or you can simply say "OK Google," then ask a question about anything on your screen. Think about that for a second—it's like having Google built into every app on your smartphone.

How 'Now on Tap' WorksThe main functionality behind Now on Tap is incredibly simple and intuitive, but you'll probably have to see it to believe it. Provided you're running Android 6.0 or higher and your Google app is up to date, all you have to do is long-press your device's home button to trigger the feature. From here, you'll be asked if you'd like to opt into the Now on Tap service, so press "Get Started" to begin. What happens next is nothing short of amazing. Google will scan your screen for keywords, then draw from its massive Knowledge Graph database to provide quick, at-a-glance information about what it finds on your screen. From here, you can swipe up to view information about other keywords it found, or you can tap the card to perform a full Google search. Towards the bottom of any card, you'll find quick links to open any relevant pages in popular services like Twitter and YouTube. As you can see in the screenshots above, the service has a very polished interface, and it already picks up on many different keywords. These can range from famous people to locations, or even organizations, so it's perfect for learning more about a subject or getting quick directions to a place—all without ever leaving the app you're currently using.

Contextual Voice SearchA second major element of Now on Tap is its contextually-aware voice search functions. Provided you've enabled "OK Google" on any screen, it's a great way to interact with your phone without pressing any buttons.To try it out, just say "OK Google," then ask a question about something on your screen. You don't even have to specify what you're talking about, since the service keys in on the important stuff. For instance, when a friend asks if you'd like to join them at a restaurant, just say "OK Google, navigate there," and it will automatically pull up directions to the restaurant and enter navigation mode. Don't Miss: How to Take Screenshots with Now on Tap This is truly groundbreaking stuff, in my opinion. I think it's a killer feature that no other smartphone OS has the resources to replicate, so hopefully it will draw in some new Android users. What's your opinion? Would you switch from your current smartphone to get this feature? Let us know in the comment section below, or drop us a line on Android Hacks' Facebook or Twitter, or Gadget Hacks' Facebook, Google+, or Twitter.



Clear Caches Using Disk Cleanup in Windows 10. Disk Cleanup in Windows 10 is a free built-in utility designed to free up disk space. It can delete windows old folder, downloaded program files, temporary files, temporary Windows installation files, offline web pages, and log files, as well as empty the recycle bin and remove old thumbnails.
Clear All Cache and Free Up Disk Space in Windows 7/8/10


answers.microsoft.com
Midland Radio | WR400 Deluxe NOAA Weather Radio


Elevated Heart Rate and your Apple Watch. The heart rate sensor on the back of the watch measures your heart rate in the background, every ten minutes or so. Optionally, you can elect to be notified if you have been relatively inactive for the past 10 minutes but Apple Watch has detected heart heart frequency above a chosen beats per minute.
Your heart rate. What it means, and where on Apple Watch you


How to set exit task simplest way. How to set exit task simplest way. Skip navigation Sign in. Advanced Use of Tasker -- Make Your Phone Work for You - Duration: 8:48. xdadevelopers 183,174 views.
How to do an exit task - Tasker | Android Forums


Update: If you're running iOS 7 or higher, you'll want to check out the new way to fully close your background applications. With this new feature, some might be confused on how to actually shut down their running apps, instead of leaving them on in the background. If you're confused as to how to
Quitting All Your Apps in iOS Can Actually Worsen Battery Life


SSH into a Jailbroken iPhone allows to browse files & folders on the device easily. When the iPhone and the computer are connected to the same WiFi network, it is easy to do SSH using any SSH client. SSH into the iPhone is also possible over USB cable and this comes handy in cases when the iPhone is not connected to the network.
How to SSH into iPhone to Get Terminal Access without Wifi?
jaxov.com/2011/03/how-to-ssh-into-iphone-through-usb-to-get-terminal-access/
How to SSH into iPhone Through a USB Connection: Install OpenSSH and Afc2add through Cydia. Reboot your iDevice. Download i-FunBox for Windows from here. Launch i-FunBox.exe and choose USB Tunnel from the side-panel. Note down the IP address under PC Address heading and port number under iPhone Port. Download PuTTY for Windows from here.
How to SSH into your iPhone's File System Wirelessly (OpenSSH


Hey guys this how your boring old font to something new that you like. Enjoy Comment, Rate, Subscribe. Thanks
How do you change the fonts on the iPod touch - answers.com


We've all used Microsoft Word, the most ubiquitous word processor on the market, at one point in our lives. It still proves to be a staple, especially in education, but there are plenty of
10 Best Free Planning, Writing and Editing Apps for Writers


I Have Labeled Them 12 And 3 Click View Full Image And Youll Get A Pop Up Window With A Close Up View Of The Image Itd Really Help Me A Ton To
My phone shows - Ask an Expert & Get Answers to Your Questions


Have you ever looked at your iPhone dock and wished you could place an extra, essential, or highly utilized app on there? Currently, with the basic settings you can only place four, but there's always that one that you wish could add to the mix. Head into the Cydia app, select the Search tab, look
How to Mod Your Old iPod 30-Pin Dock into a Bluetooth Speaker


Since this is a Pixel phone that always gets the latest and greatest version of Google's Android operating system (most Android phones don't), along with monthly security updates, Google


How to Move Pictures from Android to SD Card. This wikiHow teaches you how to transfer pictures from your Android's internal hard drive onto an SD card. You can do this using your Android's built in settings, or you can use a free app
How Do I Get Pictures Off an SD Card Onto My Computer


Now that Dev-Team has released an updated RendSn0w 0.9 to jailbreak iPhone, iPod Touch OS 3.1.2, it's time to write a guide. In this tutorial you'll learn how to jailbreak iPhone 3.1.2, Jailbreak iPod Touch 3.1.2 and jailbreak & unlock iPhone 2G 3.1.2 using RedSnow 0.9.
How to jailbreak iOS 5.1.1 running on iPhone, iPad or iPod


How to Edit the Settings Menu on Your Android Device. Feeling that there are some settings missing in the settings of your device? Or do you think some settings are a bit too tedious to reach?
How to Get Android Oreo on Your Verizon Galaxy S8/S8+ Right Now

0 comments:

Post a Comment