The Google Awareness API has the same goal but isn't beholden to some beacon, Bluetooth or otherwise. Instead, it uses the sensors and data already available to Android smartphones and tablets.

Context Types. The Awareness API offers 7 different context types as at the time of this article, but there is no reason why this can’t be expanded in the future.

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Google has released the Chrome Beta 60 for Android, which features a few minor changes, and one much-appreciated one. Chrome Beta 60 offers new search widget, context menu, and more Search results for ...

WhatsApp Beta for Android unveils redesigned message menu with iOS-like context menu features: Report. The instant messaging app is reportedly in the process of redesigning the message menu for ...