With "Android O" just around the corner, Google has officially concluded the Beta Program for Android Nougat. The company says that the program will kick off for the beta version of Android O soon.
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Google today took the wraps off of Android 7.1 Nougat, which it promises to deliver in Developer Preview form later this month. Here's what you need to know about the next Android update.
HTC has confirmed that despite promises when launching the device, the company will not be upgrading the One A9 within 15 days of its initial release. Instead, it's expected in the fourth quarter.
With the launch of Android 7.0 Nougat out of the way, Google is now getting ready to launch its Daydream virtual reality platform. The company is partnering with HBO, Hulu and YouTube for content.
Sony today published a list of all of the devices that the firm plans to upgrade to Android 7.0 Nougat. The Xperia Z3 is notably missing from the list, as it was the only one to offer a preview.
After beginning to roll out Android 7.0 Nougat to Nexus devices yesterday, Google today listed the factory images for some devices on its website, including the Nexus Player, Pixel C, and more.
The final version of Android Nougat could begin rolling out to supported devices - which might not include the Nexus 5 - as soon as August, according to tweets posted by reliable leakster, Evan Blass.
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Android is known for having Easter eggs built into the system. With Android Nougat getting closer to its release, it features a mini game, letting users collect and take care of cats.
Google today released the final Developer Preview build for the next version of Android, 7.0 Nougat. Developer Preview 5 promises to be a near-final system image, with Nougat shipping in Q3.
Google has formally announced the name of its next iteration of Android, previously dubbed as Android N. The final name will be Android Nougat, although the firm didn't specify a version number.
Unicode 9.0 has been formally announced. The new standard will support exactly 7,500 new characters, including 72 emoji as well as six new languages. The total amount of characters is now 128,172.
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Google today released Android N Developer Preview 4. While we're getting closer to a final release, there is still a long list of known issues. Here's what is still broken in Developer Preview 4.
Google has released the fourth Developer Preview for Android N. The build contains the final APIs for Google's next version of its mobile operating system paving the way for store app development.
Google has just announced a new feature that's rolling out to Android devices - called Nearby. This surfaces websites and apps that may be useful to the user based on his or her location.
Google invited users to submit their ideas for the sweet, tasty treat after which Android N will be named - but it's no longer accepting suggestions, and says the name will be revealed in a few weeks.
Despite rumors that HTC would the only company responsible for this year's Nexus phones, Huawei has announced it's working on at least one Nexus handset, looking to recreate last year's 6P success.
Google is once again trying to put pressure on OEMs and carriers to make sure users get the latest Android updates. But its efforts may be in vain thanks to fundamentally opposite business models.
More key specs of the OnePlus 3 have apparently been revealed, including a Snapdragon 820 SoC, 64GB of onboard storage, and NFC support - and it looks like it could also launch with Android N.
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At Google I/O the company announced some new features that will be part of Android N, including seamless updates. But these seem to only be destined to show up on future Android smartphones.
The next big Android update is fast approaching - and that means questions will be raised over which devices will be eligible to upgrade. HTC announced three handsets today that will get Android N.
After promising its latest Android N Developer Preview with "beta quality" at its I/O developer conference today, Google has now made the builds available to download. Here's what's new.
Alongside today's release of its new 'beta quality' preview build, Google said at its I/O developer conference that its next major Android update is expected to launch "later this summer".
Google has announced availability of its third Android N Developer Preview, saying that it now offers 'beta quality', and assuring devs that they can feel confident to use it on their main devices.
Google wants your suggestions to help it decide on the delicious nomenclature for its next major OS update, Android N - but bear in mind that 'Namey McNameface' has already been ruled out.
Google acknowledged last month that it's been working on support for pressure-sensitive displays in Android N - but it's reportedly delaying the feature to be released in a future update instead.
When Google released the second Android N Developer Preview over two weeks ago, it wasn't available for the Nexus Player. Today, Google has released an image for the set-top box.
Google and Sony have announced today that the Android N Developer Preview is now available for the Sony Xperia Z3, expanding beyond Google's own range of Nexus and Pixel devices.
Google put out its second annual security report for Android. While overall the results seem to be positive, there are still millions of devices at risk even when sticking to the official Play store.
Google is integrating support for pressure-sensitive displays into its next version of Android, including 'Launcher Shortcuts' that offer quick-actions on the homescreen, similar to Apple's 3D Touch.
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Google recently released the second iteration of the Android N Developer Preview. While the Preview was promised to be an incremental update, there are some new features worth noting.
Still a month before Google I/O, Google has released the second Developer Preview of the next iteration of its mobile OS, Android N. The update contains a number of new features.
Samsung documentation has revealed that the Android N release will jump up to version number 7.0 - but there's still no indication of which sweet, delicious treat the new version will be named after.
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Google is bringing the ability to multitask with floating windows, similar to desktop operating systems in Android N, and the feature can already be found in the latest preview version of the OS.
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Google has released a small OTA update to the Android N Developer Preview. Images for the update are also available, which appears to only be for Nexus 5X, 6P, and 9 (Wi-Fi and LTE).
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