Google Now for Jelly Bean Updated, Functionality Improved

As Google is competing with Siri, the company's is trying to improve Google Now functionality. The Android version of the Google Search application has been updated brings improvements to the Google Now functionality on Jelly Bean devices. There are some new cards that provide you with even more information. For example, Google Now will tell you about events nearby your location or provide suggestions to help with your research.

As you head off this holiday season, the latest update to Google Now makes it even more useful for traveling. Before you even leave your house, Google Now will tell you what the weather will be like at your destination.

At the airport, your boarding pass is automatically pulled up to help you breeze through to the gate. And once you've arrived at your destination, Google Now can help you uncover some great activities, by showing you events happening around you, suggesting websites for you to explore as you research things to do, or allowing you to learn more about specific pieces while you're at a museum.

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