Android Oreo News: Release Date & New Features
Android has unveiled the final version of Android 8.0, now known to be called Oreo. We explain the new features coming to your Android phone or tablet.
What is Android 8.0 called?
Google Android operating systems are always named after sweet treats, and in alphabetical order. So far we've had Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean, KitKat, Lollipop, Marshmallow and Nougat. The latest OS update is Oreo.
When is the Android Oreo release date?
Google unveiled the Developer Preview of Android O in March 2017, ahead of its May Google I / O Developer's Conference. Since then we've had several public betas, and today - 21 August 2017 - Google has announced the final version.
Google will begin rolling out the OTA update to Pixel and Nexus devices soon, but right now it is pushing Oreo only to Android Open Source Project (AOSP) for other manufacturers to begin working on their own updates. Those on the public beta will also be updated to the final version from today.
Google states: "We are pushing the sources to Android Open Source Project (AOSP) for everyone to access today. Pixel and Nexus 5X / 6P builds have entered carrier testing, and we expect to start rolling out in phases soon, alongside Pixel C And Nexus Player.
"We have also been working closely with our partners, and by the end of this year, hardware makers including Essential, General Mobile, HMD Global Home of Nokia Phones, Huawei, HTC, Kyocera, LG, Motorola, Samsung, Sharp and Sony Are scheduled to launch or upgrade devices to Android 8.0 Oreo.
"Any device enrolled in the Android Beta Program will also receive this final version."
We'll update this article when the final version starts rolling out to Google devices OTA. In the meantime, you can install Android Oreo via the public beta if you have a compatible device.
What new features are coming to Android?
2x faster to boot up
Minimises background app activity
Autofill remembers app logins
Picture in Picture lets you see two apps at once
Notification dots quickly show you what's new, and can be swiped off screen
Android Instant Apps launch within your browser with no installation
Google Play Protect scans apps to keep your device and data safe
Improved battery life
Redesigned emoji library with more than 60 new emoji
Android The focus on 'fluid experiences' and vitals, with new features headlining during its first public appearance at Google I / O 2017 including picture in picture (multi-windowing mode), notification dots (long-press an app shortcut to view the notification Right there onscreen).
There's also autofill (like in Chrome but now in apps), and Smart Text Selection (automatically recognizes names, addresses and phone numbers so you do not have to fiddle around with selection handles;
Android is much more streamlined than Nougat with various OS optimizations. The bottom line, according to Google, is that devices boot twice as fast and all apps run faster and smoother by default.
Also adds 'wise limits' to background processes such as location tracking to sensibly keep battery usage at a reasonable level.
There are many more changes coming to the OS, including such things as a redesigned Settings menu and Project Treble - the latter in essence ensuring all users get Android OS updates much faster.
Notifications in Android O
Many of the new features regard notifications, and in Android We will see user-customizable notification channels whereby alerts are grouped by type. Users will be able to snooze notifications, and devs can set time limits for notifications to time out. Also adjustable will be the background colors of notifications, and the messaging style.
At Google I / O 2017 we learned about notification dots - when you have a notification small dot appears on the shortcut for that app. Long-press the app shortcut and you'll be able to view the notification right without pulling down the drop-down notification bar:
Smart Text Selection
Android will be able to recognize names, addresses and phone numbers - some of the most commonly copied information types - so you no longer need to fiddle around with handles (it will automatically select the correct portion of the text). As well as the usual copy and paste controls Android is also able to serve up relevant app suggestions for how you might wish to use that data.
What is Android 8.0 called?
Google Android operating systems are always named after sweet treats, and in alphabetical order. So far we've had Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean, KitKat, Lollipop, Marshmallow and Nougat. The latest OS update is Oreo.
When is the Android Oreo release date?
Google unveiled the Developer Preview of Android O in March 2017, ahead of its May Google I / O Developer's Conference. Since then we've had several public betas, and today - 21 August 2017 - Google has announced the final version.
Google will begin rolling out the OTA update to Pixel and Nexus devices soon, but right now it is pushing Oreo only to Android Open Source Project (AOSP) for other manufacturers to begin working on their own updates. Those on the public beta will also be updated to the final version from today.
Google states: "We are pushing the sources to Android Open Source Project (AOSP) for everyone to access today. Pixel and Nexus 5X / 6P builds have entered carrier testing, and we expect to start rolling out in phases soon, alongside Pixel C And Nexus Player.
"We have also been working closely with our partners, and by the end of this year, hardware makers including Essential, General Mobile, HMD Global Home of Nokia Phones, Huawei, HTC, Kyocera, LG, Motorola, Samsung, Sharp and Sony Are scheduled to launch or upgrade devices to Android 8.0 Oreo.
"Any device enrolled in the Android Beta Program will also receive this final version."
We'll update this article when the final version starts rolling out to Google devices OTA. In the meantime, you can install Android Oreo via the public beta if you have a compatible device.
What new features are coming to Android?
2x faster to boot up
Minimises background app activity
Autofill remembers app logins
Picture in Picture lets you see two apps at once
Notification dots quickly show you what's new, and can be swiped off screen
Android Instant Apps launch within your browser with no installation
Google Play Protect scans apps to keep your device and data safe
Improved battery life
Redesigned emoji library with more than 60 new emoji
Android The focus on 'fluid experiences' and vitals, with new features headlining during its first public appearance at Google I / O 2017 including picture in picture (multi-windowing mode), notification dots (long-press an app shortcut to view the notification Right there onscreen).
There's also autofill (like in Chrome but now in apps), and Smart Text Selection (automatically recognizes names, addresses and phone numbers so you do not have to fiddle around with selection handles;
Android is much more streamlined than Nougat with various OS optimizations. The bottom line, according to Google, is that devices boot twice as fast and all apps run faster and smoother by default.
Also adds 'wise limits' to background processes such as location tracking to sensibly keep battery usage at a reasonable level.
There are many more changes coming to the OS, including such things as a redesigned Settings menu and Project Treble - the latter in essence ensuring all users get Android OS updates much faster.
Notifications in Android O
Many of the new features regard notifications, and in Android We will see user-customizable notification channels whereby alerts are grouped by type. Users will be able to snooze notifications, and devs can set time limits for notifications to time out. Also adjustable will be the background colors of notifications, and the messaging style.
At Google I / O 2017 we learned about notification dots - when you have a notification small dot appears on the shortcut for that app. Long-press the app shortcut and you'll be able to view the notification right without pulling down the drop-down notification bar:
Smart Text Selection
Android will be able to recognize names, addresses and phone numbers - some of the most commonly copied information types - so you no longer need to fiddle around with handles (it will automatically select the correct portion of the text). As well as the usual copy and paste controls Android is also able to serve up relevant app suggestions for how you might wish to use that data.
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