Google unexpectedly released the ex-version of the Android N OS for developers

Google on March 9 introduced the Android N Developer Preview mobile operating system, designed for developers and available for installation only for some devices, TechCrunch reports. The appearance of OS in the public domain became very unexpected, since it was assumed that the announcement of Android N will traditionally be held during the May Conference of Google I/O.

The transfer of presentation to March in the company was explained by the desire to get more reviews and comments from developers. According to current plans, Google intends to release the final version of OC in the III quarter of the year.

Android N received a number of noticeable changes compared to the previous version of OC (Android Marshmallow). So, the system received the long -awaited function of separating the screen, which allows you to simultaneously display the windows of two applications, both on tablets and on smartphones. In addition, Android N supports the function "picture in the picture".

Android N innovations also include an improved DOZE energy conservation mode and updated notifications and settings interfaces that now contain more useful information.

You can get a visual idea of ​​the appearance and capabilities of OC android N thanks to a short video review published on the Android Police YouTube channel.

Google emphasizes that they continue to work on the system, and the presented version of Android N is primarily for developers. However, the usual owners of smartphones and tablets Nexus 6, Nexus 5x, Nexus 6P, Nexus Player, Nexus 9 and Pixel C. can also install it. It is possible that this list will soon replenish the Nexus 5 smartphone. You can install the system for the device through a standard Android update service.