Now, your Android phone can alert about easy-to-miss household sounds

Google is bringing a handy new feature on Android, one that will help people to take note of important but easy-to-miss sounds in their homes. The capability is particularly geared toward individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing but could also prove handy for those who often work with their earphones plugged in. In its current form, the novel feature can detect 10 different household sounds, Google says.