It's a great news for Android lovers as a new Android operating system: Android O is coming on the day of the total solar eclipse. Android O is all set to launch at an event in NYC next week.
Google has released developer previews to its fans and developers to get feedback on the new features and fix them while they are in beta version. Android O will first be available for Nexus and Pixel devices, and after that, it will roll out to other Android devices.
"Android O is touching down to Earth with the total solar eclipse, bringing some super (sweet) new powers!" Google said in its release.
Amazing Features of Android O
1. Create adaptive icons
Android users will be able to create great adaptable icons which will ensure excellent integration with the device interface. These adaptive icons will be displayed in various shapes, according to the mask taken by the device.
2. Picture in Picture feature for devices
This new Picture in Picture feature allows users to use some applications over other applications. So, you will be able to watch a video even while booking a movie ticket or chatting with your friends at the same time. Android O allows activities to launch in picture-in-picture (PIP) mode. It is a special type of multi-window mode mostly used for video playback. PIP mode is already available for Android TV; Android O makes the feature available on other Android devices.
3. Treble feature
This feature will reduce waiting time of non-Google Android phone users to update their devices with latest OS Android O. You will be able to get updates with Treble feature.
4. Enhanced Battery life
This new version will enhance the battery life of your device by Background limits, which ensures there are automatic limits on applications running in the background.
5. Channel notifications
Generally, we will get similar notifications from different applications. This version will club all your similar notifications and still managed by the app that delivers them.
6. Keyboard navigation
This version will focus on making your navigation process easier and it will be beneficial for both developers and end users.
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