15 Android Features Google Removed in 17 Minutes

Android has introduced countless innovative features over the years, but not all of them survived. Some were replaced by better alternatives, some created security or privacy concerns, and others disappeared because Google changed its strategy. In this video, we explore fifteen Android features that were removed or discontinued, including Android Beam, Instant Apps, Notification Ticker, Trusted Face, Blob Emojis, Now on Tap, Google Play Music, Miracast, Adobe Flash support, Daydream VR, Lock Screen Widgets, and more. We also look at why these features disappeared and whether their replacements were actually better. Which removed Android feature do you miss the most? Let us know in the comments. Subscribe for more videos about Android history, forgotten technology, smartphones, and discontinued features. 00:00 Introduction 00:08 Instant Apps 01:09 Android Beam 02:17 Notification Ticker 03:21 Trusted Face 04:35 Blob Emojis 05:43 Now on Tap 06:54 Android dessert names 07:55 Google Play Music 08:58 Nearby Notifications 10:02 Google Allo 11:16 Miracast 12:26 Built in Adobe Flash Player Support 13:37 Install Permissions 15:00 Android Daydream VR 16:14 Lock Screen Widgets 17:22 Final