{"id":18515,"date":"2013-11-01T18:01:28","date_gmt":"2013-11-01T10:01:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=18515"},"modified":"2021-05-13T14:33:48","modified_gmt":"2021-05-13T06:33:48","slug":"android-kitkat-features","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/android-kitkat-features\/","title":{"rendered":"Android 4.4 KitKat &#8211; 10 Features You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After much teasing, Google has finally released the latest version of Android, version 4.4. Known as KitKat, Android 4.4 brings with it a number of improvements, some of which lie behind the scenes, that are sure to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/increase-android-performances\/\" rel=\"noopener\">improve an Android user\u2019s experience<\/a>. Currently, KitKat is only available for the Google Nexus 5, but will soon be available for the Nexus 4, 7 and 10, the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One Google Play Edition as well.<\/p>\n<p>While you wait for your Nexus 5 to arrive, or for your phone to get Android 4.4, here\u2019s <strong>a list of some of the more notable changes<\/strong> to look forward to. If you\u2019re an Android user interested in seeing what you\u2019ll be getting on your device soon, or an iOS fan keeping tabs on the competition, read on.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/android-evolution\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: Evolution of Android Operating System (Cupcake \u2192 Jelly Bean)\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Evolution of Android Operating System (Cupcake \u2192 Jelly Bean)<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/android-evolution.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-14933 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/android-evolution.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">Evolution of Android Operating System (Cupcake \u2192 Jelly Bean)<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNASA, the space agency, was sending Android-powered mini-satellites into space sometime in 2013. Its easy-to-use and tweak-able operating...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>1. Better Memory Management<\/h2>\n<p>KitKat is <strong>designed to run on devices with as little as 512MB of RAM<\/strong>. Google has implemented behind-the-scenes improvements to Android 4.4\u2019s memory management, and will be providing developers and OEM manufacturers with tools and options to take advantage of these improvements. These memory improvements are expected to lead to<strong> smoother multi-tasking<\/strong> as well.<\/p>\n<p>The fact that <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bgr.com\/general\/android-jelly-bean-adoption-rate-1408582\/\">less than half<\/a> of all Android phones are running Android 4.x has led to fragmentation issues within Android. It looks like these memory optimizations may lead to <strong>greater adoption of Android 4.4<\/strong>, and this should help unify Android to some extent.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/android-kitkat-features\/multitasking.jpg\" alt=\"Better Memory Management\" height=\"450\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h2>2. Improved Google Now<\/h2>\n<p>You can now <strong>activate Google Now by simply saying \"OK Google\"<\/strong>. It\u2019s only available to Nexus 5 for now though. The <strong>contextual cards<\/strong> feature also gets an upgrade. Google Now cards will try to predict information you need based on your location, favorite sites or TV programs.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, Android 4.4 features a new <strong>app-linking <\/strong>feature, which allows Google Search to <strong>deep-link search results to applications<\/strong> installed on a user\u2019s device. So, for instance, searching for a restaurant via Google Now can direct you to a restaurant reservation app such as OpenTable, ready to make a reservation for that particular restaurant.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/google-now-tips-and-tricks\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 8 Google Now Tips and Tricks\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">8 Google Now Tips and Tricks<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/google-now-tips-and-tricks.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-18156 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/google-now-tips-and-tricks.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">8 Google Now Tips and Tricks<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHaving Google Now is like owning a personal assistant, giving you the ability to manage, search for and...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/android-kitkat-features\/google-now.jpg\" alt=\"Improved Google Now\" height=\"411\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h2>3. Hangouts App Upgraded<\/h2>\n<p>The old Android messaging app is now a thing of the past with KitKat. Instead, Google Hangouts now supports <strong>SMS and MMS<\/strong>, so all your messages will be in the same app. Hangouts will also be getting <strong>support for HD video calls<\/strong> across all devices.<\/p>\n<p><span>Video and voice calling have also <strong>been improved<\/strong>, to make Hangouts an all-in-one solution to your communication needs. In addition, <strong>animated GIFs<\/strong> and <strong>location sharing<\/strong> through Google Maps will be supported.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/android-kitkat-features\/new-hangouts.jpg\" alt=\"New And Improved Hangouts\" height=\"450\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h2>4. Smarter Caller ID<\/h2>\n<p>Android\u2019s default phone app is also getting some welcome changes, including a fresh new design. The dialer now has a <strong>search field<\/strong> that you can use to search for a business\u2019s contact info listed in Google Maps. This will pull up contact info for businesses near your area.<\/p>\n<p>This Google Maps data is also used by the phone app\u2019s caller ID to <strong>identify any unknown numbers<\/strong> by cross-checking the number with nearby businesses. In addition to this new integration with Google Maps, the new phone app also <strong>prioritizes your contacts based on the people you talk to most<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/android-kitkat-features\/new-phone-app.jpg\" alt=\"New And Improved Phone App\" height=\"358\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h2>5. Immersive Mode<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s face it; Android\u2019s status bar and navigation buttons can sometimes get in the way, especially when you\u2019re playing a game, reading eBooks or watching videos. Fortunately, Android 4.4 comes with a new <strong>immersive mode<\/strong> that <strong>hides everything except the app you\u2019re using<\/strong>. Once you\u2019re done, just <strong>swipe the edge of the screen<\/strong> to bring back your status bar and navigation buttons.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/android-kitkat-features\/immersive-mode.jpg\" alt=\"Immersive Mode\" height=\"450\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h2>6. Integration With Cloud Storage<\/h2>\n<p>Android 4.4 comes <strong>support for cloud storage solutions<\/strong> such as Google Drive built into the operating system. This means that you can save and open directly from the cloud, <strong>without having to save into your device\u2019s storage<\/strong> first. Apps such as QuickOffice are already able to take advantage of this integration and<strong> open documents directly from Google Drive<\/strong> on your Android device.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/android-kitkat-features\/cloud-integration.jpg\" alt=\"Cloud Integration\" height=\"491\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h2>7. Printing On The Go<\/h2>\n<p>Google is making it much easier to print documents or photos on your phone by building support for <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/google-cloud-print\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Cloud Print<\/a> directly into Android 4.4. This will allow you to <strong>print documents over WiFi or Bluetooth<\/strong>. Of course, this feature is <strong>limited to compatible printers<\/strong> with wireless capabilities, support for Google Cloud Print, as well as any printers that have apps available in the Google Play Store.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/android-kitkat-features\/print-on-the-go.jpg\" alt=\"Printing On The Go\" height=\"450\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h2>8. Built-In Sensors<\/h2>\n<p>Android 4.4 adds operating system support for two new composite sensors: <strong>step counter and step detector<\/strong>. This support will allow fitness app developers to <strong>access pedometer data<\/strong> without writing complex code and algorithms. This, coupled with the hardware sensor batching that reduces power consumed by sensors, means that Android 4.4 devices with compatible hardware, such as the Nexus 5, will be <strong>perfect for training and fitness purposes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/android-kitkat-features\/step-detector-and-step-counter.jpg\" alt=\"Built-In Sensors\" height=\"491\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h2>9. System-Wide Closed Captioning<\/h2>\n<p>Android 4.4 improves user accesibility by adding support for <strong>system-wide closed captioning<\/strong> settings. You can set whether captions should be shown, the language captions will be shown for, and text-related settings such as size and font. Apps that use video <strong>will be able to access these settings<\/strong> and <strong>show on screen captions<\/strong> based on your settings.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/android-kitkat-features\/captions.jpg\" alt=\"System-Wide Closed Captioning\" height=\"255\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h2>10. Lock Screen Art<\/h2>\n<p>The Android 4.4 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/android-lock-screen-notifications\/\" rel=\"noopener\">lock screen<\/a> can now show more than just widgets. When you\u2019re listening to music or streaming movies via Chromecast, your device\u2019s lock screen will show the <strong>fullscreen album or movie art.<\/strong> The lock screen will also have <strong>dedicated controls<\/strong> to allow you to play, pause and seek, all from the lock screen.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/android-kitkat-features\/lock-screen-art.jpg\" alt=\"Lock Screen Art\" height=\"450\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>These are just 10 of the more notable updates in Android 4.4. There are a number of other new features included in KitKat, such as <strong>low-power location monitoring, easy home screen switching, built-in infrared blaster support <\/strong>and a<strong> redesigned downloads app<\/strong>, just to name a few. The entire list of changes is available on the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.android.com\/versions\/kit-kat-4-4\/\">Android website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>All in all, Android 4.4 isn\u2019t what you\u2019d call a spectacular update, but it does bring some much welcome improvements to the table. The <strong>improved memory management<\/strong> is particularly interesting, and the rest of the features combine to make Android 4.4 a solid addition to the Android family tree.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After much teasing, Google has finally released the latest version of Android, version 4.4. Known as KitKat, Android 4.4 brings with it a number of improvements, some of which lie behind the scenes, that are sure to improve an Android user\u2019s experience. 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