Opinion: Besides tablet improvements, where is Google going with Android N?
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Android N Settings app revealed in new mockups, hints at sparser visual design
Last month, a screenshot from Google revealed that the Android N Settings app will feature a hamburger menu and now, new mockups…
Android N finally speeds up infuriating ‘Optimizing Apps’ screen during startup
If you’ve ever updated software on your Android smartphone or tablet, you’ve almost certainly seen that infuriating ‘Optimizing Apps’ popup…
Freeform mode in Android N shown in new screenshots w/ floating and resizable windows
In case you hadn’t heard, Android N adds a split-screen mode for phones/tablets and picture-in-picture for Android TV. As previously reported, it also…
Here’s everything that’s new in the first Android N developer preview [Gallery]
Today marked the release of the first Android N developer preview, and factory images are now available if you want…
Code references to ‘freeform window’ and close/maximize buttons spotted in Android N
Update: Freeform is mentioned in the Android N developer documents as a mode that manufacturers of larger devices can enable to allow users…
14 ‘hidden’ features in the Android N dev preview [Video]
The first Android N dev preview dropped last week, and since then, we’ve been digging in to the new operating…
Android N introduces new security measures to prevent future Stagefright vulnerabilities
Last year’s particularly virulent Stragefright bug allowed attackers to perform a number of actions on an infected device through remote code execution….
Google wants you to name Android N this year…
While revisiting Android ‘N’ in today’s Google I/O opening keynote, Google’s “Rock Start” engineer David Burke said they’re struggling to…
Sketchy report says Galaxy Note 6 is coming in July, with Android ‘N’
A report from The Bell in Korea suggests Samsung may be planning to launch its next S-Pen equipped phablet as…
Developer preview page code suggests Android N beta might land on non-Nexus phones
Traditionally, when it comes to Android developer previews, Google only makes the pre-release software available to the Nexus smartphone and…
Android N Dev Preview walkthrough [Video]
The first Android N dev preview just dropped earlier today, and to say that Google’s launch timing surprised us is something…
Current phones like Nexus 6P, Galaxy S7 and HTC 10 won’t get Android N’s seamless updates feature
One of the lesser talked about but more important new features in Android N is seamless updates. Essentially, what that means…
Here’s everything that’s new in Android N Developer Preview 4 [Gallery]
Android N is nearing its summer launch with Developer Preview 4. While DP3 was the first beta version stable enough for…
Android N Developer Preview 4 is now available, download factory images & OTAs here
The third Android N Developer Preview announced at Google I/O last month was the first beta stable enough for daily…
New Nextbit OS based on Android N launching in Q4 with significant battery life improvements
Nextbit’s marquee feature for the Robin intelligently manages storage by backing it up to the cloud for easy access and restore….
Rumor: Android N to feature a redesigned notification shade and quick settings panel
According to screenshots seen by Android Police, Android N will introduce a redesigned quick settings panel and notification shade. The site only offers…
Android N Developer Preview 2 – overview and walkthrough [Video]
Just a few weeks after the first preview arrived, the 2nd dev preview of Android N has landed. So that…
Android N and VR hints – Is affordable virtual reality the future of Android?
Android N is on its way, and as each new Developer Preview is released, we get a clearer picture of…
Android N quick-tip: How to activate split-screen multitasking mode
Android N has been available in the form of a Developer Preview now for a few weeks and is already…
First Android N beta to be released by Google later today
As expected, Android N made an appearance at today’s I/O conference. Following the announcement of N’s final name decision being…
Here’s everything that’s new in Android N Developer Preview 3 [Gallery]
Announced during the keynote, Developer Preview 3 is the first beta version of Android N — and it should be…
Google using Opinion Rewards app to ask what Android ‘N’ should be named [Poll]
While Google surprised us all by releasing the Android N developer preview last week, it hasn’t seen fit to announce…
Here’s everything that’s new in Android N Developer Preview 2 [Gallery]
Over a month ago, Google introduced the Android N Developer Preview for Nexus devices, the Pixel C, and one lonely…