Google finally added a website browser to Google Glass. The company announced a few new updates to its high-tech specs on Monday, making it easier to find new content and communicate hands-free.
“We’ve been exploring ways to let you quickly dive deeper and get exactly the information you need, right when you need it,” the company wrote in a Google+ post. “To test it out, search for something and then tap on the ‘View website’ screen to bring up the web page.”
When a user is on a webpage, different commands on Google Glass’ touchpad will mimic a mouse’s movements on a laptop or a finger’s movements on a touchscreen. For example, to scroll down a webpage, a user must slide his finger forward on the touchpad.
To zoom, slide two fingers forward or backward. Hold two fingers down on the touchpad and move your head around to pan; as you look around, tap to select the center of the screen.
The company wrote that it is also ramping up efforts to help users better communicate hands-free with others. Now, you can ask Glass to read text messages aloud or use voice commands to write and send responses.
Google added that the updates will automatically be pushed to Glass in the upcoming days.
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