Google provides early peek at next Android operating system

Mar 12, 2016, 19:57
Google provides early peek at next Android operating system

If you want to run two apps at the same time on your smartphone, or have a Nexus tablet (or the Pixel C) and want to do more with your device, Android N is for you. Google's Hiroshi Lockheimer says that the final Android N release will be delivered to device makers this summer, but we'll see updates to this Developer Preview between now and then.

A developer preview is a "work in progress" build that is released to app developers prior to a consumer rollout of the final software.

Most Android fans were not expecting to catch a glimpse of the next version of Google's mobile operating system until Google I/O in May, resorting to mockups of Android N to get a feel on what it would look like.

Devices that you opt into the program will receive an over-the-air (OTA) update to the latest beta version of Android N. The updates that you'll receive as a part of this program are unstable pre-release versions, and may contain errors and defects that affect your device.

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Google's quick-reply feature would also become available in Android N, allowing customers to send replies to messages straight from the notification shade without entering the app. Google's Hangouts now allows customers to reply from an Android notification, but that still requires a pop-up window. Apps can take up a portion of one side of the screen, and the app's interface will adapt based on how much screen real estate it's given. Just keep in mind that these builds are meant for developers to test their apps on and not for use as daily drivers, so don't be surprised if you run into some wonkiness while using the Android N Developer Preview.

Android N now supports number-blocking in the platform and provides a framework API to let service providers maintain a blocked-number list. He also noted that Android N release this year is a little different from previous versions that don't have developers early preview and only happen during the annual developer's conference in May.

There's also a Direct Boot feature in Android N and this mode is on when the device is on, but the user has not unlocked it. It has a battery saving capability with the doze option when the screen turns off.

Once it's done, just follow the on-screen prompts and you'll be running Android N in no time.

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Google's upcoming Android 6.1 or 7.0 "N" update (we're guessing it will be called Nutella) will be released sometime this summer.

If you're an Android user, you probably know the official store, Google Play Store, comes preinstalled on all Android devices and operating systems. Further updates to the Android N Preview will also not be automatically received, so further system image downloads and installations will be required.

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