Slate of Google updates boost its smartwatch, work collaboration efforts


A sign is pictured outside a Google office near the companys headquarters in Mountain View California U.S. May 8 2019.  Photo taken May 8 2019.  REUTERSParesh Dave

A sign is pictured outside a Google office near the company's headquarters in Mountain View, California, U.S., May 8, 2019. Photo taken May 8, 2019. REUTERS/Paresh Dave

(Reuters) -Alphabet Inc's Google on Tuesday unveiled updates across many services, including Maps, Photos and operating systems, as the company showcases its role in a world that has become more digitally connected during the pandemic.

The announcements during the virtually-held Google I/O developer conference add up to a boost for the company's smartwatch efforts, which compete with Apple Inc , and for its collaboration tools that rival offerings from Microsoft Corp.

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