Android P beta 2 is more expressive in 157 ways thanks to new emoji. Here’s what you’ll see in the update.
Google’s Android P beta just got more expressive in 157 ways thanks to the launch of Developer Preview 2 today.
It includes 157 new (and modified) emoji, as well as including final APIs, latest system images and updated tools for developers.
Google’s update is meant to encourage developers to make use of features like Adaptive Battery, and App Actions and App Slices shortcuts.
He Android P beta 1 is just four months old and works with the Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, OnePlus 6, and five other smartphones (with more planned to launch P betas).
With beta 2 already out, Google is on schedule with its “later this summer” release date (in the past that has meant August).
Sure, better battery life and app shortcuts are major Android P features. However, emoji seems to be just as popular these days.
Google’s 157 new emoji include:
It’s is also adding two gender-neutral versions of existing emoji:
Google updated several existing emoji characters, adding funny notes as to why:
Google Android P beta 2 seems to be a small, but healthy update that properly cooks bacon, discards the egg from salad, and continues to add diversity to existing emoji.
You can update to Android P beta 2 today over-the-air if you already have Android P beta 1 installed. If you device qualifies, you can enroll in the beta and skip straight to Developer Preview 2.
