Google I/O was rather interesting and different this year. The biggest surprise was no new version of Android. But what Google did was show us how they are fighting fragmentation. By updating their services outside of Android, which can be pushed to all devices without having to wait for OEMs and carriers to approve them. They updated quite a few apps including Google Music, Google Search and Hangouts, which used to be Google Talk.
These are all available on the Play Store now. But they aren’t available for everyone yet. So we’ve got the Play Store links and mirrors available down below along with some changelog information
Hangouts
What’s in this version:
â— Hangouts replaces Google Talk. Update now to bring your conversations to life.
Google Search
What’s in this version:
For Android 4.1+ (Jelly Bean):
– Reminders (e.g. say “remind me to buy milk this evening”, “remind me to take out the trash when I get home”)
– Upcoming books, music albums, tv shows and video games you may like
– Real time public transit updates (select cities)
– Last train home (Japan only)
Google Play Music
What’s in this version:
v5.0.1026J
* Brand new user interface for phone, tablet, and TV
* Support for All Access subscription service in the US
* Key All Access features: Explore section to discover new music, Radio with unlimited skips, Add albums to My Library, Share and subscribe to playlists
* New Listen Now page that makes it easy to find something to play
* Swipe to remove from playlist or queue
* Swipe to switch songs on the now playing screen or now playing bar
* Go to album or artist from any song