Ambient Mode for Android

Google recently confirmed that they will launch Ambient Mode for Android, a feature that essentially turns an Android device into a smart display while it’s charging.

In a Twitter post, Google said that the feature will first appear on select devices with Android 8.0 or above. Another post confirmed devices such as the Lenovo Smart Tab M8 HD and the Nokia 7.2/6.2 phones getting the update.

Users will be able to set an alarm with just a few taps from the ambient screen, see upcoming appointments, turn off connected lights and see slideshows of images in the background. While none of these features are particularly impressive, Google says it has more proactive experiences planned for the future.