Video: Android P: Google launches first developer preview
Google has given developers a taste of Android P, the next major version of its mobile operating system. It's still early days, and trying to decipher just what Android P brings to the table and what that ultimately means for users and the platform will be an ongoing process.
That said, we do know quite a bit about Android P in its current state. Here's everything we know -- and everything you need to know -- about Android P.
Android P: Availability
- The second preview build of Android P is now available
- The second preview is for developers and the general public
Users can sign up to help Google test Android P through the Android beta program[1].
The updated build of Android P, while more stable than the developer preview, is still a beta. Users who install the preview will need to have some patience and willingness to deal with bugs, as some features or apps may not work.
For the first time, the beta is compatible with devices outside of Google's own. Devices from Nokia, Vivo, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Sony, Essential, and Oppo can install the Android P beta.
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(Screenshot: Jason Cipriani/ZDNet)
The final release is schedule for later this year, with three more beta builds expected before a final release in Q3.
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Android P: Developer features
- Second developer preview contains new APIs, ML Kit
- It did add support for iPhone X-like display notches
Cut-out support
With the initial release, Google focused on