The new version of Android, named Android O, will soon be activated on flagship Android phones worldwide. This new version will be available to users for the first time on the new Google Pixel model. Key features of the new Android include increased boot speed, optimized overall app performance, and improved battery life. This capability may somewhat alleviate user dissatisfaction with Android phones, as they are generally weaker in this regard compared to Apple's iPhones. Another change in Android O is the display of notifications on application icons. For instance, if you receive a new message on Telegram, the notification icon will appear on the Telegram icon, indicating the received notification, which can be viewed by pressing and holding the application icon. The picture-in-picture feature is one of the most important changes in the new Android, allowing users to make video calls while watching a video on their phone; in this case, the video call or playing video will turn into a small box in the corner of the screen. Additionally, while on a video call, users can also activate other applications simultaneously. However, this feature is usable only with the development of next-generation mobile processors, and if installed on older phones, there is a risk of processor overheating and device malfunction. Greater integration in settings is another feature of this new Android, as many settings will be categorized more appropriately. Disabling notifications from a specific application is another characteristic of Android O. When users receive many new notifications from one application, they can use this feature to resolve the issue. In this situation, users can disable notifications from only one application without losing notifications from other applications, which can also increase device speed. In the new Android O software series, artificial intelligence has been further developed. Smart selection of names is one of the new capabilities of Android O. This Android intelligently identifies and selects different names and addresses and recommends the best application for finding, for example, an address to the user. This factor increases the speed of work with mobile phones. One of Android's weaknesses compared to iOS is its lower security; however, Google is now trying to address this with the Google Play Protect feature, which scans all applications to find security vulnerabilities in the phone. With this new feature, applications containing security violations or problems cannot harm the phone. This new Android also aims to better protect users' privacy based on this capability. With the Treble feature, the new Android will provide a better platform for regular updates for all phones. This update will protect the phone against security vulnerabilities and can gradually increase software capabilities. Google will launch its new generation of phones with Android O in early autumn this year. In this phone, the display bezel has been reduced compared to the Pixel model. It seems that Google is also considering increasing the screen-to-body ratio of its phones. The Pixel 2 display is OLED, and this technology will enhance display quality. The resolution of this phone is QHD, and the displays required for the Pixel are supplied by LG. The hardware of this phone will use Qualcomm's most advanced processor. Various technology websites around the world have reported the use of Snapdragon 836 in this phone. If this information is correct, the Pixel 2 will be the first phone to use this processor. Currently, most flagship phones worldwide use Snapdragon 835. Other technical specifications of this phone include 4 GB of RAM. The Adreno 540 graphics processor is expected to be used in the Pixel, which can run all Android games.
New Version of Android
The new Android O version will soon be available on flagship phones, starting with the Google Pixel. Key improvements include faster boot times, better app performance, and enhanced security features. This update aims to address user dissatisfaction with Android devices compared to iPhones.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Google announced the upcoming release of Android O, a new version of its mobile operating system, featuring enhancements in speed, performance, and security. The update aims to improve user experience and address previous dissatisfaction with Android devices.
- Android O will introduce features like picture-in-picture video calls and improved notification management.
- The new Google Pixel phone will be the first to utilize Android O and the Snapdragon 836 processor.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Android is a widely used mobile operating system developed by Google, competing primarily with Apple's iOS. Updates to Android are significant for both consumers and manufacturers.
🏷️ Entities Mentioned
Translated from the original and edited for English readers. View original source →
Translation confidence: 85%