Google has recently released the Android 4.4 KitKat update and there are a few exciting features users can utilize. Although some functions might appeal to the users, most of the additions listed here didn’t get the spotlight they deserve. Also, majority of the features are an improvement from their previous versions. That being said, it’s time to let the cat out of the bag. Here are the 5 features you might not have heard off.
1. Enable/Disable Lockscreen Widget
The lockscreen widget is no stranger to the consumers as it is commonly found in most or all Android-operated phones. While many might utilize the widgets, there are still plenty others who don’t see a need to have one. Due to this, Google now added the Enable/Disable widgets on the Security Settings. Users can now have the ability to discard the widgets feature.
2. Text-to-Speech Default Language
The text-to-speech feature has been around for sometime on the Android. However, how precise is the device to get your text narrated? Have it ever occurred to you on why certain words failed to get pronounced? Well this is the simplest of solution. The new KitKat, allows you to view the supporting languages for the mentioned feature thus giving you a heads-up on choosing your words. This new addition proves to be much of a convenience.
3. Better Alarms
A smartphone Alarm has proved to be one of the most used features among users. Users often setup multiple alarm timings to help them get up. Once they manage to wake up, the remaining alarm timings is still not deactivated. Being very sluggish early in the morning, it can be really tedious to select the alarm application, go through the list and deactivate them one at a time. With the new 4.4 update, the Alarm can now be deactivated on the notification bar saving the users from the pain of the longer route.
4. Managing your Carrier Plan
The newest addition on the Wireless & Mobile Network settings is the Mobile Plan option. This feature enables users to manage the mobile plan he signed up for on his phone. However, only certain carriers provide this feature. Little is known on how it works due to the carrier support constraint.
5. Predictive Dial Pad
Since its ‘optional’ introduction back with the Android 4.3 Jellybean, the Dial-Pad Autocomplete has become a huge hit and proves to be a highly useful tool. Users just need to key the numbers that represents the alphabet characters in their contact.
With the 5 features all rolled-out, which one appears to be your favourite? Do share with us.
