Android 8.0 ‘Oreo’ Goes Official – Top 9 Features That You Need To Know About The Newest Android Version

in #android7 years ago (edited)

Google revealed the latest version of Android – Android 8.0 Oreo at an event in the New York City. The company struck a deal with Nabisco, which is the parent company for Oreo. Similar to what Google did for KitKat, it made a contract with Nestle.

Features

  • Enhanced battery life (Limiting background apps).
  • New Notification Channels framework.
  • Icon shapes with adaptive launcher icons and much more. 
  • Autofill Framework as a default filler for apps.
  • Picture-in-picture (PIP) mode (YouTube videos go in a small box when you browse other videos). 
  • Smart Text Selection feature, (Aimed to improve how we copy/paste text, address, phone number, etc.). 
  • Enhanced high-quality Bluetooth audio codecs such as LDAC codec and AAudio technology.
  • Google Play Protect program designed to keep the devices safe from malicious apps.
  • New emojis  (Rounded emojis compatible with other platforms).