Android 12 talk and the M1 iMac!
Episode Description
In this week's episode of Waveform we dive deep into the announcements from Google I/O. After talking about some of the smaller announcements we're joined by David Imel who brings us an interview with Liam Spradlin, a designer with Google and someone who worked on Material You. After that we quickly go over the M1 Apple lineup and the new specs from the Ford F-150.
00:00 Intro 01:00 Google I/O recap begins 05:12 Project LaMDA 10:37 Google Wear updates 19:12 Android 12 and Material You 45:50 Wallpapers and backgrounds 56:10 M1 iMac 1:08:40 M1 iPad Pro 1:12:06 F-150 Lightning talk
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Brief Summary
Marquez and Andrew discuss Google I/O announcements, AI advancements, Android 12 features, and the new M1 iMac design and performance.
Key points
- Google I/O Insights. The hosts discuss their reactions to the latest Google I/O announcements, including AI advancements and eco-friendly routes.
- Project Lambda Revealed. Google's Project Lambda allows users to converse with AI-generated characters, raising questions about future applications.
- Android 12 Overhaul. Android 12 introduces a significant visual redesign, marking the biggest change in years.
- Material Design's Evolution. Material Design aimed to create intuitive digital interfaces based on real-world materials.
- Three Pillars of Material You. The conversation reveals the three foundational pillars of Material You: size, shape, and color.
- Personalizing Your Phone with Color. Android 12 introduces a new color palette that personalizes your device based on your wallpaper.
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Episode highlights
- Project Lambda RevealedGoogle's Project Lambda allows users to converse with AI-generated characters, raising questions about future applications.“Can I talk to Elvis?”6:20May 28, 2021
- Android 12 OverhaulAndroid 12 introduces a significant visual redesign, marking the biggest change in years.“It's the biggest overhaul in the visual style since the beginning!”18:59May 28, 2021
- Material Design's EvolutionMaterial Design aimed to create intuitive digital interfaces based on real-world materials.“If you already know how to use paper, why shouldn't you know how to use a digital interface?”20:54May 28, 2021
- Three Pillars of Material YouThe conversation reveals the three foundational pillars of Material You: size, shape, and color.“We've got size, shape, and color as the main reasons Google wanted to bring to Android.”27:43May 28, 2021
- Personalizing Your Phone with ColorAndroid 12 introduces a new color palette that personalizes your device based on your wallpaper.“Change your wallpaper, change your life.”42:50May 28, 2021
- Material You: A Cohesive DesignGoogle's Material You aims to unify hardware and software design, creating a more cohesive user experience.“It feels like they're moving towards kind of that Apple direction.”54:25May 28, 2021
- The Genius of the iMac's DesignThe iMac's design features innovative cable management and port placement.“Apple's helping me with my cable management.”1:04:12May 28, 2021
- Ford F-150 Lightning: A Game ChangerThe F-150 Lightning is set to redefine electric trucks with impressive specs and features.“This is going to be the most important EV of this year.”1:13:03May 28, 2021
