Google and Samsung are moving to take over Apple’s SharePlay feature by introducing direct sharing to the Google Duo video calling app. The feature will debut on the newly launched Samsung Galaxy S22 and Galaxy Tab S8 series, where users will be able to watch videos and view whiteboards online together. The development was announced by Google as part of its Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event. Samsung’s new flagship phones also get YouTube preview support in Messages for an enhanced experience.
Use direct share support, Google speak users on Samsung Galaxy S22 and Galaxy Tab S8 series will be able to brainstorm ideas on the Jamboard whiteboard app and share ideas and images in Samsung Notes and Gallery, watch the video above YouTubeor search for locations on Google map.
Engadget report that’s in addition to the latest stuff Samsung equipment, Google Pixel The phone will also get live sharing support on Google Duo.
Exact details on which Pixel models will receive support have yet to be revealed. Gadgets 360 contacted Google to clarify this and will update this space as the company responds.
The list of supported apps for live sharing at this time is not long. However, it certainly shows that Google and Samsung are trying to copy SharePlay that Apple introduce in iOS 15.1 last year.
SharePlay do inside FaceTime app that allows you to watch movies and shows with your friends on Apple TV apps, listen to your favorite albums or playlists on Apple Music, or even send what you’re watching through Apple TV integration.
Interestingly, Google doesn’t have YouTube as part of the apps supported by SharePlay. Therefore, it makes sense for Android The manufacturer will go head-to-head with Apple with its own product on at least early-stage Samsung devices.
Users who don’t own one of the latest Samsung phones or tablets or eligible Pixel phones won’t be able to share their content via Google Duo. However, they can still view or view user-shared content on any supported device.
For a while, Google Duo allowed users on Android 8 and above share their screen to show the photos and videos that appear on their device to others. However, the new experience is just an upgrade as users will get a dedicated live share menu when they make a new Duo call on a Samsung device.
Google is also bringing YouTube previews to Messages for the Samsung Galaxy S22 and Galaxy Tab S8 series. This will allow users to preview YouTube videos directly in their chat to decide if they want to watch them now or later. If they want to do so now, the user can tap again to play the video without leaving the conversation.
Engadget says that the video preview feature will eventually be available to all Android phones, except those based on Android Go.
Galaxy S22 series and Galaxy Tab S8 also pre-installed Voice Access to allow users to control their devices with voice commands.
Voice Access can be set to start by saying, “Hey Google, Voice Access” on the phone.
Google is also upgrading Bring the operating system give Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 by improving the setup process and bringing Google Assistant support. Additionally, the Galaxy Watch 4 and other Wear OS devices will get support for Wi-Fi and LTE streaming to help them listen to new songs even when their phones aren’t nearby.
