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Android P DP1: Google ruins notch-less screens by stopping status bar notification icons midway

With Android P, Google officially acknowledged the pervasive, upcoming trend of displays with notches. The OS allows apps to take full advantage of unique screen, while the time has been moved to the left-hand side. However, for now, this support is coming at the detriment of existing non-notch phones.


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Android P DP1: Volume slider shifted to side of display w/ shortcut for ringer volume, better Bluetooth headphone control

Android P’s first developer preview has changed a lot of what we’ve come to know and love on the OS, and we’re still finding a lot more. One of the most notable changes Google has made so far regards the volume slider, as it’s been shifted from the top of the display to the side.


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Here’s everything new in Android P Developer Preview 1 [Gallery]

Google announced the Android P Developer Preview this morning and it’s shaping up to be a big update with numerous functional and visual changes. We’re installing the factory images right now to explore the latter, but in the meantime catch up on all the new app features with our updating (reverse chronological) list below.


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Google launches Android P Developer Preview 1 w/ notification revamp, increased app privacy & security, notch support

For the third year in a row, Google is releasing a developer preview of the next major version of its mobile operating system. Android P has a number of new features for developers and apps to take advantage of, while there are a multitude of system-level changes. Android also gains a new design, especially for notifications, the drawer, and quick settings.


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