Google has released the preview of the next version Android, dubbed Android P (for now). The new OS version is out in the form of Developer Preview 1 and is likely to get an official introduction in May during Google’s annual developer conference I/O 2018. Although the entire list of Android P features is not out yet, a lot have been revealed in the Developer Preview 1 of
Android P: 10 biggest features of Google’s next version of Android OS Google has released the preview of the next version Android, dubbed Android P (for now). The new OS version is out in the form of Developer Preview 1 and is likely to get an official introduction in May during Google’s annual developer conference I/O 2018. Although the entire list of Android P features is not out yet, a lot have been revealed in the Developer Preview 1 of the new operating system itself.
Here’s everything new in the Android P.
Support for Apple iPhone X-like notch on the display Yes, Google is following Apple. The Android P Developer Preview 1 comes with the ‘Display Cutout’ support. The particular section in the official Android P blog post says that the new OS version will support full screen smartphones with a dedicated space for speakers and the front cameras, something that sounds a lot like what we’ve seen with the iPhone X.
It’s been awhile since Google unveiled its ‘Smart Reply’ to Inbox, Gmail and Allo platforms. These are automated responses that show up as a reply to mails or a chat, using machine learning algorithm. These have now come to messages. These will save the time to type a message.
Ability to see images in message notifications Users will be able to see images in the message notification by swiping down the tray from the top of the screen, something which was not possible until now. For now, users have to open the notification to see the attachment.
Will allow users to differentiate between single and group conversations Post Android P, Android users will also be able to see which text message is one-to-one or is in a group from inside the notification tray. This is supposed to give more clarity to users right from the notifications area and save them extra taps.
This is one of the hidden features that is not mentioned in the official blog. This iPhone-like feature gives users a clearer look at what they are typing by giving a magnified look when the user swipes the cursor on the sentence or a phrase.
Android P will bring along the support for the IEEE 802.11mc Wi-Fi protocol, which is also known as Wi-Fi___33 Round-Trip-Time (RTT). This is supposed to let developers take advantage of indoor positioning in apps. For end users, this means they may be able to see indoor maps right from inside the apps.
New image compression technology, same as in Apple iOS11 With Android P, images will save more data while transferring and save more space on the handset as well. This will be due to Android P’s support for HEIF (heic) image encoding, something Apple has adopted already.
Android P will embrace the dual-camera setup, which is there in every other flagship and even mid-range smartphones these days. Developers can make their apps support multiple cameras now.
Password autofill was already there in Android but with Android P it is supposed to get better. The feature prevents users to type in each section while filling up online forms, passwords and more.
