Lab: Exploring Google Tools

​ 1.) Android OS: Android is an operating system developed by Google for mobile devices
such as smartphones and tablets. It provides a platform for developers to create
applications and services, and it's designed to be customizable, user friendly, and
compatible with a wide range of devices.
​ Opinion: I don't really mind android services i've had a plethora their devices
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​ Android Auto: Android Auto is a smart driving companion that allows users to mirror their
Android device's interface onto a car's infotainment system. It provides a safer way to
use apps, navigation, and communication while driving.
​ Opinion: a very helpful tool for people who commute in various different cities or just
trying to get somewhere that you've never been before while not making the driver too
distracted.
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​ Assistant: Google Assistant is an AI-powered virtual assistant that responds to voice
commands and performs tasks, such as answering questions, setting reminders,
sending texts, and controlling smart devices.
​ Opinion : Very helpful in just day to day life activities just making life easier as does most
technology nowadays.
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​ Bard: is an artificial intelligence bot as there are a plethora of already currently but its just
google variation of such bot.
​ Opinion:never really use much of any artificial intelligence bot so i have quite the neutral
opinion
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​ Blogger: Blogger is a blogging platform that allows users to create and manage their
blogs. It provides tools for customization, publishing, and sharing content online.
​ Opinion: pretty neutral on this app/software, not quite the blogger myself.
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​ Calendar: Google Calendar is a time-management tool that allows users to schedule
events, appointments, and reminders. It can be shared with others for collaborative
scheduling.
​ Opinion:very helpful when needing to remember something important that could be
however long down the road which makes it that much more helpful for just day to day
life and or activities
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​ Canvas: Google Canvas, a web-based drawing app for creating simple visuals.
Opinion:I find it quite useful software that allows you to draw and get creative from a computer.
No need to go buy a canvas and paint although if that's your preferred way power to you.
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​ Cardboard: Google Cardboard is a VR (virtual reality) platform that uses a simple
cardboard headset to turn smartphones into VR devices, providing immersive
experiences.
​ Opinion: Still never have gotten a chance to use one however they seem so cool to me.
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​ Chat: Google Chat is a messaging platform designed for teams and businesses to
collaborate. It offers direct messaging, group chats, and integration with other Google
Workspace tools.
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Opinion: This makes messaging a group of employees or staff very easy without needing
all the personal info such as phone number etc.
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​ Chrome: Google Chrome is a popular web browser known for its speed, simplicity, and
security features.
​ Opinion: my favorite web browser to use very fast and reliable.
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​ Chromebook: A Chromebook is a laptop that runs on Chrome OS, a lightweight
operating system designed for online tasks and cloud-based applications.
​ Opinion: very nice for usage at school or just bring with you on the go. It's very light and
compacted which makes it easy to carry with you.
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​ Chromecast and Google Cast: Chromecast is a media streaming device that allows
users to cast (send) content from their devices to a TV or display. Google Cast is the
technology that enables this functionality.
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​ Classroom: Google Classroom is an online platform for educators to manage
assignments, communicate with students, and facilitate digital learning.
​ Opinion: useful for getting school work done for teachers with a simple UI(user
Interface).
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​ Docs: Google Docs is a word processing application that enables real-time collaborative
editing and sharing of documents.
​ Opinion: it's what I'm using at the moment to make this lab assignment one of my
favorite but simple google tools.
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​ Drawings: Google Drawings is a basic graphic design tool for creating diagrams, charts,
and simple visuals.
​ Opinion:highly useful for just trying to show people a chart or if youre the one trying to
make the chart or whatever task you may be working on.
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​ Drive: Google Drive is a cloud storage and file synchronization service that allows users
to store, access, and share files across devices.
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​ Earth: Google Earth provides satellite imagery and geographical information, allowing
users to explore virtual maps of various locations around the world.
​ Opinion: allows you to do everything on this planet in a 3D style very useful for just
exploring from home.
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​ Forms: Google Forms is a tool for creating online surveys, quizzes, and data collection
forms.
​ Opinion:very useful for anyone who is just trying to collect data. It makes it really easy on
them.
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​ Gmail: Gmail is Google's email service known for its intuitive interface, powerful search
capabilities, and integration with other Google services.
​ Opinion: is my favorite email provider or website/app or choice in terms of emails.
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​ Google Cloud Print: This service allowed users to print from web-connected devices to
any printer connected to Google Cloud Print. However, it was deprecated in December
2020.
​ Opinion:I don't really have much to say about this app useful to anyone in a media
center or just a big work site.
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​ Google Expeditions: Google Expeditions was an educational tool that provided virtual
reality field trips for students, allowing them to explore various places and scenarios.
Opinion: never heard of this either until now but its sound pretty cool to me it gives you
the in body feeling without being there.
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​ Google Fit: Google Fit is a health and fitness platform that tracks physical activity,
provides insights, and integrates with various health-related apps and devices.
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​ Opinion:very useful to me it allows you to track your steps and your heart rate through
daily activities.
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Google Groups: Google Groups is a service that facilitates group communication through email
and online discussion. Opinion:useful for any businesses just trying to reach out to all
their employees for ever it may be.
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​ Google Health Studies: Google Health Studies is an app that lets you securely contribute
to health research studies with leading institutions, right from your phone.
​ Opinion:didn't know anything about this until just know so from what i can hear i'm pretty
neutral on this subject.
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​ Google Home: Google Home refers to a series of smart speakers and devices that use
Google Assistant to perform tasks and control smart home devices.
​ Opinion:useful for simple task or just a reminder.
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​ Google Meet: Google Meet is a video conferencing and online meeting platform suitable
for both personal and business use.
​ Opinion: useful for making conferences with people who can't all meet in person allows
you to all make it work from wherever you may be.
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​ Google Pay and Google Wallet: Google Pay is a digital wallet and payment service that
allows users to make payments, store cards, and send money to contacts.
​ Opinion: it's useful for when you just need to make a payment on the fly or forgot your
card, Apple IOS has done the same.
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​ Google Play: Google Play is an online marketplace for Android apps, games, movies,
music, and other digital content.
​ Opinion: It's a very essential part of an android device and an easy to use market of
various different apps to choose from.
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​ Google Street View: Google Street View provides panoramic street-level imagery,
allowing users to virtually explore streets and landmarks.
​ Opinion: makes it easy to find what you're looking for, say if you are looking at a house
out of the state you can give it a look before making it all the way there then possibly
regretting it.
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​ Maps: Google Maps offers mapping and navigation services, including directions,
business information, and street view imagery.
​ Opinion: useful for day to day navigations through the city a lot of cars come preloaded
with this feature.
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​ Nest: Nest refers to a line of smart home devices including thermostats, cameras,
doorbells, and more, designed to enhance home automation and security.
​ Opinion:very useful for everything nowadays with making life easier and more simplified
while protecting you in the process.
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​ News: Google News aggregates news articles from various sources based on user
interests and preferences.
​ Opinion: useful for learning news all around the U.S. or other provinces.
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​ Photos: Google Photos is a cloud-based service for storing, organizing, and sharing
photos and videos.
​ Opinion: Useful for storing photos that can be recovered even if your phone can no
longer work.
​ Search: Google Search is a widely used search engine that provides relevant results
based on user queries.
​ Opinion:its the most used search engine with a very straightforward way to operate
with,and various ways to help you find whatever you may be looking for.
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​ Sheets: Google Sheets is a spreadsheet application that enables collaborative data
analysis and manipulation.
​ Opinion: useful for just making anything weather its a table, graph or a chart.
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​ Sites: Google Sites allows users to create simple websites and wikis without requiring
advanced technical skills.
​ Opinion: very useful for people just trying to get out their business out there and lack the
computer knowledge, makes it easy to set up sites and not have to be some tech guru.
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​ Slides: Google Slides is a presentation application for creating and sharing slide decks.
​ Tilt Brush: Tilt Brush is a virtual reality painting application that allows users to create
artwork in 3D space.
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​ Opinion: Super useful way of presenting or using it to showcase whatever it may be with
a very simple UI (user interface).
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​ Translate: Google Translate offers language translation services, supporting various
languages and translation methods.
​ Opinion: another super helpful barrier breaking technology allows you to be able to
speak to anyone for every corner of this planet.
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Voice: Google Voice provides a phone number for calling, texting, and voicemail services
across multiple devices
Opinion: helpful at just navigating around day to day life
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​ Wear OS: by Google (Android Wear): Wear OS is an operating system designed for
wearable devices like smartwatches, providing various features and app integrations.
​ Opinion: helpful for people who don't really have much time to check their phones or just
cant have it on them but still need to be in the loop.
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YouTube: YouTube is a video-sharing platform that hosts a wide range of user-generated
and professional content.
Opinion: by far my favorite and most helpful on the list. You can find out just about how
to do anything in a matter of minutes with the a vast amount of knowledge at the tip of
your hands.