Android Pie
Version of the Android operating system | |
File:Android P 9.0 screenshot.png | |
Developer | |
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General availability | August 6, 2018 |
Latest release | 9.0 (PPR1.180610.011) / August 6, 2018 |
Preceded by | Android 8.1 "Oreo" |
Official website | www |
Support status | |
Supported |
Android "Pie" (codenamed Android P during development) is the the ninth major update and the 16th version of the Android operating system. It was first announced by Google on March 7, 2018,[1] and the first developer preview was released on the same day.[2] The second preview, considered beta quality, was released on May 8, 2018.[3] The third preview, called Beta 2, was released on June 6, 2018.[4] The fourth preview, called Beta 3, was released on July 2, 2018.[5] The final beta of Android P was released on July 25, 2018.[6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14]
Android "P" was officially released on August 6, 2018 under the name "Pie"[15][16][17][18] and is available for Google Pixel devices.
Features
- New user interface for the quick settings menu.[19]
- The clock has moved to the left of the notification bar.[20]
- Battery saver no longer shows an orange overlay on the notification and status bars.[19]
- A "Screenshot" button has been added to the power options.[20]
- A new "Lockdown" mode which disables biometric authentication once activated, which will be disabled once the user used their password to login.
- Rounded corners across the graphical user interface.
- New transitions for switching between apps, or activities within apps.
- Richer messaging notifications, where a full conversation can be had within a notification, full scale images, and smart replies akin to Google's new app, Reply.
- Support for display cutouts.
- Redesigned volume slider, which is now located next to the device physical volume button.
- Battery percentage now shown in Always-On Display.
- Lock screen security changes include the possible return of an improved NFC Unlock.
- Experimental features (which are currently hidden within a menu called Feature Flags) such as a redesigned About Phone page in settings, and automatic Bluetooth enabling while driving.
- DNS over TLS.[21]
- HEIF support.
- A new gesture-based system interface, similar to the one found on the iPhone X and other devices.[22]
- Redesigned, horizontal multitask app switcher with Google search bar and app drawer built in.
- A "Digital Wellbeing" feature which discourages excessive usage of your phone.
- Placing the phone face down will mute notifications but allow emergencies to come through.[23]
- An Adaptive Battery feature that maximizes battery power by prioritizing the apps you're most likely to use next.
- Improved Adaptive Brightness feature which modifies screen brightness based on your own personal preferences.
- New Back Button Icon in navigation bar if gesture navigation is enabled.
- Manual theme selection.
- Rotation Lock button indicates in navigation bar if the device is in locked rotation mode.
Supported devices
A beta preview for Android P was provided by Google for the following devices:[24]
See also
References
- ^ El Khoury, Rita. "Google announces Android P: Notch support, multi-camera API, indoor positioning, and more". Android Police. Illogical Robot LLC. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- ^ Whitwam, Ryan. "Android P developer preview images and OTA files are now live, but no beta program yet". Android Police. Illogical Robot LLC. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- ^ "Android P Beta available today, landing on non-Pixel devices including Essential Phone, OnePlus 6, Sony Xperia XZ2". 9to5Google. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
- ^ "Android P Developer Preview 3 factory images and OTA downloads are up". Android Police. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
- ^ "Android P Beta 3 is now available". Android Developers Blog. Retrieved 2018-07-02.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
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- ^ "Android P Beta 4 is here, so the stable version of Android P is next!". Android Authority. 2018-07-25. Retrieved 2018-08-06.
- ^ Cipriani, Jason. "Google releases final Android P beta as launch nears | ZDNet". ZDNet. Retrieved 2018-08-06.
- ^ "Final Android P release candidate is now available for Pixels and Essential Phone". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2018-08-06.
- ^ "Grab your fork and dig in: Android 9.0 Pie is here". Digital Trends. 2018-08-06. Retrieved 2018-08-06.
- ^ "Google releases 'final' Android P beta release before launch | TheINQUIRER". The INQUIRER. Retrieved 2018-08-06.
- ^ "Android P is for Pie". Engadget. Retrieved 2018-08-06.
- ^ "Android Pie Is Here. Let's All Enjoy a Slice". WIRED. Retrieved 2018-08-06.
- ^ "Android 9 Pie is available for Google Pixel phones today". The Verge. Retrieved 2018-08-06.
- ^ "Android 9 Pie is official and the update is starting today". Android Central. 2018-08-06. Retrieved 2018-08-06.
- ^ a b Rahman, Mishaal (7 March 2018). "Here's Everything New in Android P Developer Preview 1 for the Google Pixel/XL and Pixel 2/XL". XDA Developers. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
- ^ a b Welch, Chris (7 March 2018). "The biggest early visual changes in Android P". The Verge. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
- ^ "DNS over TLS support in Android P Developer Preview". Google Security Blog. April 17, 2018.
- ^ Wright, Arol (11 May 2018). "Everything New in Android P Developer Preview 2". XDA Developers. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
- ^ O'Rourke, Patrick (8 May 2018). "Google wants to help smartphone users disconnect with new 'Shush' Android P feature". MobileSyrup. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
- ^ ""Android P Beta Devices"". Android Developers. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
- ^ "Android P Developer Preview for Essential Phone". Retrieved May 5, 2018.