About innovations Android N

A look at the new features in Android N ahead of release.

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The OS Android is constantly evolving, acquiring new software features and support for new hardware, new security rules and fixes for vulnerabilities. Google has managed to work out a stable update schedule that fits perfectly with the important update to the seventh version – Android N.

The first developer preview was released on March 9th. In addition to the expected factory images for Nexus devices, often seen as a reference point for developers, the latest builds can be installed over the air thanks to the Android Beta Program.

Despite the preliminary version of the software, the main changes in Android N for the next 12 months are obvious. What can users expect on their devices?

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Many windows

One of the most notable innovations will be support for multiple windows. The number of pixels in screens Android – devices have grown significantly, especially when we talk about Quad HD screens in top solutions, so the useful use of these 'new' pixels for running applications in parallel will provide the user with more flexibility and more confident control over device operation. This step corresponds to the concept Android as a 'complete' OS, capable of running as a complete system on a PC as needed.

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All this will be complemented by the 'hidden window' mode, which allows you to set windows to different sizes and display more than two windows on one page. You can safely expect that as Android and Chrome OS get closer, this setting will give phablets and tablets on Android the maximum PC-like experience. 'Android, each manufacturer will decide whether or not to include such features in their devices, but, most likely, Google will actively promote them, so manufacturers are unlikely to want to be left behind after abandoning such innovations.

Notifications, faster and better

In terms of using notifications as a way to keep your finger on the pulse of your virtual life Android, I became a pioneer. Other mobile platforms have followed a similar notifications scenario, which offers an alternative to the constant loop of going back to the home table, opening the app to check for events, going back to the home table, and switching to another app.

Notifications allow apps to tell you (centrally, in one place) about different events and activities. Android N will make them even richer and give users the ability to interact with them directly from the notification window itself, be it a reply, a 'like' or an edit. You no longer need to open applications to perform certain actions. This should draw attention Android to style and speed in a virtual world that increasingly emphasizes social media and connected apps.

Energy saving

Everyone wants to have more 'hardy' smartphones. The obvious solution to the problem is to 'enlarge' the battery, which is comparable to increasing the gas tank in a truck. Yes, it's doable, but not everyone will want to ride the Ford F-150. As long as designers and manufacturers do not stop looping on thin cases, considering it only the driving force behind the design of modern smartphones, improvements in autonomy can only be achieved through more efficient use of power.

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This is what the Doze function, announced in Android 6 Marshmallow, was intended for. In the seventh version of their OS, Google engineers halved the amount of processing power used by background applications and the bandwidth. With the new emphasis on multitasking, being able to monitor what is happening in the background should provide a full working day on a single battery when actively used.

Less traffic means more savings

Another important resource for users is the speed of the data transmission channel. To maintain the image Android as a friendly platform, it is important to control the amount of data requested by the device, which is especially important in countries with expensive and / or slow connections. iOS has no strength in the market for phones without a SIM under one hundred dollars, so this is more than fertile soil for Google. Not without competitors (in the BRICS countries, numerous 'forks' Android are actively promoting), but ahead are hearts and minds that need to be conquered, once and for all. Also, in the rules of good form to do only what the user wants from the phone, especially when it comes to using traffic from the allocated volume.

Emotional communication

Here are the new emoticons – the brainchild of the Unicode Consortium, the language of the new century, an obligatory part of the OS. Thanks to Unicode 9.0 support, Android N will bring a 'horde' of new emojis, including the much-talked-about bacon meme, more human-like smiling faces, and a skin color picker to personalize the look of a particular face.

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What does N stand for?

The name of the new version, the most popular question around the new version Android or at least one of the 'sore' questions. The new version Android still bears the code number N, and although Google closed the site where proposals for a new name were collected, it has not yet revealed the name of the next dessert to indicate the update.

Conclusion

As always, the main problem is the leisurely nature of its deployment across the ecosystem. The update is now available for download, you can take a risk if your device is on the list of supported models and if you are willing to rely on potentially unstable code. Everyone else will have to wait. Manufacturers will get access to Android N at the end of summer, while some more time will be spent on certification from operators. For owners of the latest devices, an over-the-air update will be available in early 2017.

Original material by Evan Spence.

The hype around Android N continues to gain momentum, but we can already say that Google engineers have done a great job of bringing new 'chips' to the system and improving the user experience, whether it be six alert modes or shrouded in a veil of secrecy Project Svelte . Perhaps many users are disappointed in major updates, but I want to believe that N will be able to contribute to its popularity Android. As we get closer to the announcement, we will most likely find out almost all the details of the new version, including the haunting name for the new version.

Are you waiting for the update or do you consider it to be a passing one and does not carry something radically new?

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