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Sameer: Hi, everyone.
It's great to be back at Shoreline for Google I/O.
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Over the years, Android has grown into the most popular OS in the world,
delivering access, connectivity, and information
to people everywhere on their smartphones.
Last year alone,
consumers activated 1 billion new Android phones.
And, as Prabhakar showed us earlier, with advances in machine learning,
these supercomputers in our pocket can help us get more done
than ever before.
While the phone is still the most popular form of computing,
people are increasingly adding all kinds
of connected technologies to their lives,
like TVs, cars, watches, and more.
And even if those devices don't--they come from different manufacturers,
people expect everything to work together without the hassle.
It's got to be simple.
Android has always been about people choosing the technology
that works best for them.
In a multi-device world, we believe this openness
is even more essential for creating the best consumer experience.
So let's talk about what's new in Android 13
to bring all the benefits of this multi-device future to everyone.
There are three big themes we're focused on:
First, enabling you to do more with your phone at the center.
Second, extending beyond the phone to all the forms of computing
people love, like watches, tablets, and more.
And third, making all your devices work better together
to solve problems and help you throughout your day.
Let's start by talking about phones.
Android 13 builds on our Material You design language,
so your phone has even more ways to adapt to your style.
All your app icons can now incorporate your color theme,
and there's a new media control that tailors its look
to the music you're listening to.
I love how the progress bar grooves to the beat.
It's super cool.
You can even personalize your experience by setting a different language per app,
so if you're multilingual,
you can use your social media app in one language
and your banking app in another.
And of course, Android 13 comes jam-packed
with dozens of new security and privacy features.
But security needs to go beyond your device.
When you send a message from your phone to someone else's,
you want to be sure it's private and secure.
That's why we've worked with carriers and device makers all over the world
to upgrade SMS text messaging to a new standard called RCS,
which can enable important privacy protections,
like end-to-end encryption.
This is a huge step forward for the mobile ecosystem,
and we're really excited about the progress.
In fact, Google's Messages app
already has 1/2 billion monthly active users with RCS,
and growing fast.
We hope every mobile operating system gets the message...
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And upgrades to RCS…
So your messages are private no matter what device you're using.
Now, our phones are essential parts of the way we communicate
with our friends, family, and loved ones.
In fact, these days, there's only two things
I don't leave my home without, my phone and my wallet.
So the question is, can my phone replace my wallet?
Well, today we're excited to introduce
the new Google Wallet.
It's a digital wallet for Android that gives you fast, secure access
to your everyday essentials.
Your Google Wallet securely stores your payment cards,
so you can tap to pay anywhere Google Pay is accepted.
But Wallet is for so much more than payments.
It's a way to unlock more of the world around you.
You can show your student ID on campus, board a flight, or start your car.
You can even use it as your Park Pass to explore Walt Disney World.
Items that contain highly personal information,
like your vaccine card, are stored on your device
and not shared with anyone, not even Google.
Now, we know it's hard to part with your physical wallet
if it doesn't have your most essential item,
your ID,
so we're working with states here in the U.S.
and governments around the world
to bring digital IDs to Wallet later this year...
Starting with driver's licenses.
You can share the information in your ID without ever having
to give your phone to another person.
Simply tap via NFC or use a QR code.
Google Wallet will be rolling out to Android and Wear OS devices
around the world in the coming weeks.
Now, helping you securely communicate with your friends and family
and storing your digital identity is really useful,
but our phones can be even more essential
in difficult moments in life, like emergencies or natural disasters.
Two years ago, we developed the first algorithms on a phone
to detect when you're in a car crash and automatically call for help.
Let's take a look.
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person: I've got no recollection of the accident whatsoever.
I woke up, I was upside down,
and I had diesel fuel dripping on me.
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In the most powerful voice I had, I screamed out "help,"
which I knew was pointless,
but I heard, "Help is on the way."
The phone detected the accident and called 911.
There's so much joy when I heard somebody say,
"We found him. We've got him."
I'm getting goose bumps thinking of it at the moment
because I wouldn't be here talking to you if it wasn't for them.
The car crash detection feature on that phone saved my life.
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Sameer: Stories like this have inspired us to do more,
to make technology helpful when you need it the most.
Later this year, we'll start bringing emergency SOS to Wear,
so you can instantly contact a trusted friend or family member
or call emergency services right from your watch.
We're also expanding Android's earthquake alerting system
to many of the remaining high-risk regions in the world.
It uses accelerometer data from phones
to determine if an earthquake is happening
and warn others in the surrounding area,
often before the shaking reaches them.
You can get off a ladder, take cover, or pull your car over.
These extra seconds of warning can save lives.
There's so many ways our phones can help us do more,
whether it's helping you securely communicate with friends,
safeguarding your digital identity, or getting you help in critical moments.
Your phone is your most essential digital companion.