You might have already heard of Android Nougat, but are you aware that Google is all set to launch another release codenamed Android ‘O’? The first developer preview came out on March 17, 2017, with the final release ready to unfurl in the third quarter of this year.

1. Android O – Everything Developers Must Know About the Upcoming OS
You might have already heard of Android Nougat, but are you aware that Google is all set to launch
another release codenamed Android ‘O’? The first developer preview came out on March 17, 2017,
with the final release ready to unfurl in the third quarter of this year.
It promises to be an advanced version of Nougat and includes a range of features that has kindled
excitement in Android developers across the world. Here’s a look at a few:
Picture-in-Picture:
We’ve seen this feature on TV for years that allows us to see what’s on another channel without
switching from the current channel. With ‘O,' Google now brings this feature to its Android devices and
provides complete support for pip modes.
Optimized Notifications
Ever unlocked your phone only to find it cramped with notifications? The new version makes lives
simpler by allowing users to group notifications by
type. You can group all the messaging apps under
one category and news app in another. This will
minimize the clutter.
WiFi Aware
One of the most prominent features of this
Operating System is WiFi Aware, also known as
Neighbor Awareness Networking (NAN) that allows
compatible devices in proximity to connect with each other without an internet connection.
Adaptive Icons
The new version introduces adaptive icons which can alter their look across different device models.
For instance, the FaceBook app icon may have a square shape on Pixel while being a squircle on
Samsung. Each device can provide a mask for icons, to render all icons on the particular device in the
same form, making the task of customization easier for OEMs.
Standby Battery-Saver
Believe it or not, ‘O’ might just be able to fix standby battery drain concerns by limiting the actions apps
can perform in the background. The update has tightened its reins on apps that drain out batteries
significantly by applying several restrictions on background services, location updates and more.

2. High-end Bluetooth Codecs
When compared to wired headphones, Bluetooth has always been on the receiving end owing to its
poor audio quality. Fortunately, Google has added several hi-fi Bluetooth codecs to Android ‘O’ such as
Sony’s LDAC that is bound to improve the overall audio quality.
While the above is by no means an extensive list of the full features of Android ‘O’, it should give you
an idea of what the Android upgrade has in store for users. We’ll have to wait for the official release to
fully explore what the new OS has on offer.