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).
