For those who watched the Google I/O presentation, Wednesday, it looked like Google is taking over the world. Google wants to be everywhere and is creating software for all kinds of devices.
Android Auto projects the Android screen on the infotainment screen that offers voice, SMS voice messaging, notifications, navigation and music via the steering wheel buttons or voice. Hyundai has already integrated Android Auto for its 2015 Sonata.
Android Wear is a slimmed down version for wearables mainly watches. The system is mainly voice activated by OK Google. Notifications appear on the screen. The watches are compatible with Smartphones running Android 4.3 and above. This is different than the app centric Samsung Galaxy Gear that can run apps.
Android TV is an internet-baste smart TV with media-streaming apps, Play Movies and TV support, gaming and second-screen/screen-mirroring.
Android L offers enhanced notifications, authentication by place or Bluetooth connections, app indexing battery saving and performance boost for smartphones and tablets.
Android L also marks the end of naming Android versions after desserts many thought it might be lemon bars, lady fingers, lemon cake, lemon meringue pie or lollipop which are all too sweet for a company that wants to take over the world. Therefore this is not cute Andy Android as a donut, eclair or even KitKat bar.