It's Time for N-Droid OS
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Google's announcement of the developer preview of Android N, codenamed 'New York Cheesecake', introduces features such as multi-window multitasking, powerful notifications, faster app switching, customizable settings, and emergency info integration. Enhancements like a built-in file manager and optimized app installation aim to improve user experience and efficiency. If well-received, Android N could significantly impact the tablet market and contribute to the success of Google's hardware offerings.
It's Time for N-Droid OS
- 1. ITS TIME FOR ‘ ’-DROID OS Find out what’s inside the Google’s Newest OS-Dessert
- 2. Google’s pre-announcement of N • Google’s announcement of releasing the developer testing version of Android N is now rolling . • Termed as ‘New York Cheesecake’ the new preview of N is expected to give insights • This new platform is still in its developing phase • Android N is aimed at giving brand new experience to its users
- 3. A pre-baked multi-window • Makes it possible to multi-task between two apps • Thin black line between the apps allows resizing of screen for better viewing. Q. How to take the N’ Droid multi-window advantage? A. Simply set the attribute android:resizableActivity to true
- 4. Powerful Notifications • Makes it possible to reply to messages directly from notifications shade • Now it is possible to bundle notifications from the same app Q. How to take the N’ Droid powerful notifications advantage? A. Use Notification.Builder.setGroup() in your app
- 5. Faster App Switches • N lets you switch between your active app and last used app much faster • Simply, double tap the Recents button to switch between the 2 apps
- 6. User Tweak-able Settings: • Option to customize the status bar according to the preferences • One such tweak is - Night Mode. When activated, the Night Mode switches the UI to a darker theme. • Freedom to set DPI scaling – makes it possible to increase or decrease the display size of a screen. Q. How to take the N’ Droid tweak-able settings? A. Access the System UI Tuner, (by holding down the gear icon in the notifications shade) and select/de-select the features you want to display in the status bar.
- 7. Emergency Info • An incorporated Emergency info feature • This saves Name, Address, Date, Blood Type, Allergies, Medications, Medical Conditions etc. Q. How to take an advantage of Emergency Info? A. When calling 911, the Emergency Info button will be only a tap away.
- 8. Faster App Installs • N is powered by new version of Java Android RunTime. This helps app installed on the phone run and update faster than before. • Now, the installed app won’t need time to optimize after every OS update. • It is all possible because of Google’s Project Svelte which works on reducing the size and weight of the Android OS
- 9. Longer Battery Life: • Finally, it is possible to run your mobile for longer, thanks to Doze update • With N, Doze saves even more power when the screen turns off • On Screen lock, Doze will start conserving energy.
- 10. Built-in File Manager • N comes pre-equipped with file manager called Explorer, • N copies folders and files, helps move them, rename them, and create new ones • A new graphic is put to show up when you go to an empty directory.
- 11. Final words… • Some of these developer’s preview feature might not make a cut to final commercial version. • If Google N clicks well with users, they can recapture the tablet market with N - and perhaps, turn Pixel C in to the success it was meant to be! • N is expected to change the course of Android’s success by scaling it to a new horizon