Android 8.0 Oreo is now officially available to users - its source code has been ported to the Android Open Source Project. Starting August 21st, Android 8.0 will have a lot of testing ahead of it - testing at the carrier / network level as well as testing on different devices... For manufacturers, this is the beginning of a testing process for integrating the latest Android version on their devices.

Google has confirmed that it plans to update or run Android Oreo on devices from the following manufacturers:

Pixel / Nexus devices

Google began rolling out Android 8.0 as a public beta for some of the latest Pixel and Nexus devices in May 2017, but now a new version The OS will appear on them officially. Here they are:

• Google pixel
• Google Pixel XL
• Nexus 5X
• Nexus 6P

The Pixel C and Nexus Player will also receive the update, but we have no idea when that will happen.

Asus

Along with the official launch of five new ZenFone 4 models, Asus has confirmed that all ZenFone 4 and ZenFone 3 models will be updated to Android 8.0 in the second half of 2018.

Asus also announced that the ZenFone 3 will receive the latest ZenUI 4.0 shortly after the ZenFone 4 launches.

Blackberry

BlackBerry hasn't announced which devices will be updated to Android 8.0. The company has currently released four Android smartphones: Priv, DTEK50, DTEK60 and KeyOne. The last one runs on Android Nougat.

It has been confirmed that none of them will be updated to Android Oreo. However, we suspect KeyOne will (at least) receive a new software but probably only in 2018.

Htc

The "squeezable" HTC U11, although only recently released, the company has already announced plans to update it to Android Oreo, as well as the as-yet-to-be announced Android 9.0. Also, most likely, the following models will receive an update in late 2017 and early next year:

• HTC U Ultra
• HTC U Play
• HTC Desire 10 Pro
• HTC Desire 10 Lifestyle
• HTC 10 Evo
• HTC 10

Huawei

Huawei has yet to confirm which of its smartphones will get Android 8.0. Some of his 2016 devices still run under Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

The new version may not appear on the company's devices until early 2018. The software is said to be tested on the Mate 9, so it could be one of the first Huawei devices with Android 8.0. Other smartphones of the company, which are planned to be updated to Android Oreo:

• Huawei P8 Lite (2017)
• Huawei P9 Lite (2017)
• Huawei P10 (VTR-L09, VTRL29, VTR-AL00, VTR-TL00)
• Huawei P10 lite (Lx1, Lx2, Lx3)
• Huawei Honor 8 Lite
• Huawei Honor 9 (AL00, AL10, TL10)
• Huawei GR3 (2017)
• Huawei Y7 Prime
• Huawei Nova Lite
• Huawei Nova 2 (PIC-AL00)
• Huawei Nova 2 Plus (BAC-AL00)
• Huawei Honor 8 Pro
• Huawei P10 Plus
• Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design
• Huawei Mate 9
• Huawei Mate 9 Pro
• Huawei Nexus 6P

Lg

LG has yet to announce its plans for the Android 8.0 Oreo update. However, the following smartphones of the company are supposed to receive Android 8.0:

• LG G6 (H870, H870DS, US987)
• LG G5 (H850, H858, US996, H860N)
• LG V30 will update if no longer ships with Android O
• LG V20 (H990DS, H990N, US996)
• LG V10 (H960, H960A, H960AR)
• LG Nexus 5X
• LG Q8
• LG Q6
• LG X Venture
• LG Pad IV 8.0

Lenovo

Lenovo successfully produces smartphones both under its own brand and under the Motorola brand. Native brand models of the company that will receive the update to Android 8.0:

• Lenovo A6000
• Lenovo A7000 Turbo
• Lenovo P2
• Lenovo K6
• Lenovo K6 Note
• Lenovo K6 Power
• Lenovo K6 Prime
• Lenovo Zuk Z2
• Lenovo Zuk Z2 Plus
• Lenovo Zuk Z2 Pro
• Lenovo A6600 Plus
• Lenovo Vibe X1
• Leno Vibe X2
• Lenovo Z2 Plus
• Lenovo Zuk Edge

Meizu

Meizu devices have just started to gain popularity among our user. However, only three of the company's smartphones will receive Android 8.0:

• Meizu Mx 5
• Meizu M3
• Meizu M2 Note

Motorola

Motorola smartphones were previously among the earliest devices to receive updates. Things could be different with Android 8.0. Lenovo has yet to announce its Moto update plans, but it could very well be that the first Motorola smartphones will receive Android 8.0 in November / December 2017. Full list Motorola smartphones that will update to Android Oreo:

• Moto G5 Plus (XT1684, XT1685, XT1687)
• Moto G5 (All Models)
• Moto G4 Plus (All models)
• Moto G4 (All models)
• Moto Z (XT1635-03)
• Moto Z2 Play
• Moto Z Play
• Moto z style
• Moto z force

Nokia

HMD Global has confirmed that it plans to bring Android 8.0 to its next smartphones:

• Nokia 8
• Nokia 6
• Nokia 5
• Nokia 3

Oppo

Oppo does not have a wide list of devices that will receive the latest Android version... But still, the owners of the following smartphones will be interested that their device will be updated to Android 8.0 before the beginning of 2018:

• OPPO F3 Plus
• OPPO R11
• OPPO R11 Plus
• OPPO Find 9

Oneplus

OnePlus has announced that it will be rolling out the Android 8.0 update to the OnePlus 3 and 3T smartphones. Moreover, the company has confirmed that the update will be available before the end of 2017.

So here are the confirmed OnePlus smartphones getting Android Oreo:

• Oneplus 5
• OnePlus 3T
• Oneplus 3

Samsung

Samsung is the locomotive of the Android world, however, the company has not yet officially released full information on updates. However, the following Samsung devices are expected to receive Android 8.0:

• Samsung Galaxy S8
• Samsung Galaxy S8 +
• Samsung Galaxy Note 8
• Samsung Galaxy S7
• Samsung Galaxy S7 edge
• Samsung Galaxy S7 Active
• Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
• Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
• Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
• Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
• Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
• Samsung Galaxy Note FE
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S3
• Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro
• Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro
• Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime

Less likely:

• Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro
• Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)
• Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
• Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
• Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 VE (2016)
• Samsung Galaxy A

We are waiting for official news from Samsung and as soon as it appears, we will update the list.

Sony Xperia

Sony Mobile has not yet announced which of Xperia smartphones will receive Android Oreo, but rumors say the list looks like this:

• Sony Xperia XZ Premium
• Sony Xperia XZs
• Sony Xperia XA1
• Sony Xperia L1
• Sony Xperia X Compact
• Sony Xperia XZ
• Sony Xperia X performance
• Sony Xperia X
• Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra

Xiaomi

Xiaomi is a popular brand in Russia and the CIS, and for this reason it is important to know which smartphones of the company will potentially receive Android 8.0.

• Xiaomi Mi 6
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Upcoming)
• Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2 (Upcoming)
• Xiaomi Mi 5s
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
• Xiaomi Mi Max
• Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus
• Xiaomi Mi Note 2
• Xiaomi Mi Mix

Vivo

Vivo is one of the leaders in the sale of Android smartphones. The company tries not only to keep up with new trends, but also to get ahead. Here are the Vivo models getting Android 8.0:

• VIVO X9 Plus
• VIVO X9
• Vivo v5
• Vivo V5 Plus
• V5 Lite
• V3 Max

ZTE

ZTE responds evasively which of its smartphones will receive Android 8.0, citing many factors, including the smartphone's hardware capabilities. However, there is no doubt that sooner or later the following ZTE smartphones will receive Android 8.0:

• ZTE Axon 7
• ZTE Axon 7 Mini
• ZTE Blade V8
• ZTE Blade V7
• ZTE Axon Pro
• ZTE Axon 7s
• ZTE Nubia Z17
• ZTE Max XL
• ZTE Axon Elite
• ZTE Axon Mini

There is no clear time frame for the update yet, but at least now we know which smartphones will receive Android 8.0.

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What new features and improvements await us in Android 8.0:

Improved keyboard

There is a new panel for accessing various functions. GIFs can now be inserted into the input field. Added new set Emoji 5.0. Nougat only had one keyboard theme, Oreo will have four.

New edge glow effects

More options for Edge lighting, debuting on Galaxy S8 and S8 + and available on all Samsung flagships with an Infinity screen. When the notification arrives, you can choose one of 3 new effects: multicolor (revolves around the display in different colors), highlighting the edges and a glitter effect that displays different colors at the same time. As in Nougat, it will be possible to adjust the width and transparency. The initial effect where you can choose the color of the glow will also be available.

Control over notifications

The Clear All button is useful for clearing all notifications with a single tap, but Oreo will give you the option to delete, as well as which notifications to show and which you can snooze for up to two hours (for example, multiple messages from WhatsApp groups). To configure, you will need to swipe left or right on the notification and select the appropriate time delay (15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour or 2 hours).

Dual Messenger has become a standard feature

Dual Messenger allows you to run a clone of a social network application under another account and they will work at the same time. By enabling Dual Messenger, for example, for WhatsApp or Facebook (they do not support multiple accounts), you will see 2 versions of the same application (the second will have a chain icon in the lower right corner) and since they operate completely separately from each other (accounts different), you can use them in Multi Window mode. You need to search for this function here: menu « Settings ”-“ Additional functions ”.

App shortcuts now have five options

App shortcuts are familiar to us from Nougat, but they have undergone some changes in Oreo. What is an app shortcut? - This is when you press and hold on the application icon with your finger, as a result of which a list appears with additional parameters... Through it, you can delete a shortcut or application, select some useful functions or get application details. They now allow users to quickly run common or recommended tasks in an application. The maximum number of these parameters is five. For example, using the shortcut Google maps will allow users to quickly map their way home, and YouTube will launch a Trending section. The list can contain five options, in addition to removing the shortcut and application (they will now be located in a horizontal bar above the list).

Gallery albums can be hidden

Through the ellipsis in the gallery menu, you can select "Hide albums" and they will hide. Of course, this will not add much security, since in the same way they can be returned to visibility, but there will still be a little secrecy. For better security, you can continue to use Private Mode or select the Safe Folder option if you need to keep important data separate.

New feature for working with Samsung DeX

New feature for DeX, it is the ability to use your smartphone as a mouse if you do not have one to work with the docking station. When this mode is enabled, the phone will display black and white screen, on which you can move your finger, emulating mouse movements, and at the top there is a button for clicks.

Choosing a color for folders

If you have a lot of applications installed, then it is best to sort them by folder - this makes it easier to find. And to better navigate the folders, Oreo has the ability to color them. Clicking on the icon next to the folder name will bring up a list of available color options. Choose the one you need - click "Finish" and it will be "filled" with the selected color.

Settings menu changes

It will now be possible to clear the history of requests in the search bar by settings. In Oreo, the phone number, device model number, serial number and IMEI are displayed at the top of the section " About the phone ", and the status and information about the battery are available in the form of a regular list below. It seems that Samsung is starting to change the arrangement of options in the settings menu and something else may change for release.

Android 8.0 Oreo, which was released on August 21st, is slowly gaining momentum in the market. Every year, the largest mobile operating systems (including iOS) receive updates that, albeit a little, make the process of using a smartphone more comfortable. The release of Android 8.0 was indeed expected by many, although most of its features were leaked long before the official release. The name was controversial until the very day of the presentation, but in the end we got the expected version of Oreo, named after the famous cookie. Today we would like to discuss what's new in Android 8.0 and take a look at the list of devices that will receive the update.

Android 8.0 is more stable, safer and more energy efficient

At first glance, a person who is not particularly interested in operating systems and technologies will not find the differences between Android Oreo. You just have to dig deeper. Now the mobile OS has nothing to surprise with - a couple of bright "chips" in the new version and that's it. The developers have focused on improving security and optimizing systems so that the user can fully enjoy working with the OS.

To make Android 8.0 faster, Google has been actively working to limit the "gluttonous" programs that not only consume smartphone resources, but also significantly affect battery life. Involved new technology Doze and Doze that is smart about working with background applications limiting them. In addition, applications in Android 8.0 have become less likely to request access to other services, including geolocation. It is worth noting that your location information will be requested less frequently and google apps who like to watch their users.

In general, in Android 8.0, the developers have tried to implement as many ideas as possible that will make the version fast, efficient and with a minimum of errors. Naturally, time will pass, there will be a couple of updates before the novelty is polished. As always.

Android 8.0 brings new icons and improved quick settings

For ordinary users who do not want to go into the details of each change, the visual changes will look more interesting. It is worth highlighting responsive dynamic icons. Familiar application icons, which were static in "pure" Android until now, have learned to move. Choose visual effect and enjoy.

The ability to change the shape of the icons looks even more interesting. You yourself decide what shape the application icon will be: square, round. Moreover, Android 8.0 implements the ability to completely change appearance icons, and even system tools. Google is getting closer to users every year, fulfilling our desires.

Here we note that the new version has more options for customizing the lock screen. Now you can not only change background image, but also set the necessary buttons, as well as their position.

A little change awaits us in the notification curtain (about the notifications themselves a little later) Android 8.0, where the panel is located quick settings... However, you will not find important innovations here. The developer just tried to improve a little on what, in principle, is already well done.

New notification system in Android Oreo

The most interesting for many users will be. It actually gets tweaks every year - Google won't come to a consensus. Android 8.0 gives the user even more control over notifications. Special channels (classes) have been added that allow you to split notifications from different applications into categories. The control panel will become cleaner, and it will become more comfortable to work with messages from various programs and games.

Be that as it may, we believe that it will not be possible to use the notification channels in Android Oreo to the full right away. Initially only Google services will be able to boast that they will be divided into categories, the rest of the application, for the first time, will probably find a refuge in the "Miscellaneous" class.

Added in Android 8.0 a semblance of a silence mode, thanks to which you can postpone notifications from applications for a specified period of time (15, 30, 60 minutes). Naturally, you can completely disable notifications from specific applications.

It is very interesting, as we think, the indicators of new notifications on application icons look. A counter appeared next to the icons in Android 8.0, which will show the number of notifications from specific program... The innovation turned out to be quite useful for many active users who now only need to look at the application to understand how many new messages have arrived.

Changed settings menu and picture-in-picture in Android 8.0

The settings menu has been completely redesigned in the new version of Android. By the way, Google annually makes noticeable changes to the settings interface. Perhaps we will finally get perfect option... In Android 8.0, the settings menu has become more organized, understandable and user-friendly. For each function or characteristic of the device, a separate general category has appeared, inside which several smaller subcategories are hidden. Everything looks good, although at first it will not be very convenient.

We have not forgotten about the technology picture in picture (PiP), which appeared in Android 8.0 Oreo. Initially, it was used in television, but it has also moved to smartphones with an increasing screen diagonal. Picture-in-picture technology is a mode when (in the case of TVs) two TV channels are displayed simultaneously (the second is in the form of a small window in the corner). On smartphones with Android 8.0, the technology will be able to work simultaneously with two applications, which will increase productivity. It is somewhat reminiscent of the split-screen mode that appeared in Android Nougat.

Other changes in Android 8.0

But this is not all the innovations of Android Oreo. What else did the developers present in the new version of the OS:

• Autocomplete. Hate to enter your username and password? Android 8.0 introduces support for auto-complete forms throughout the system.
• Fingerprint scanner capabilities. The new version has seriously worked on expanding the number of gestures that can be used with the fingerprint scanner.
• Kotlin support. New language programming that is laconic and safe, which Java cannot boast to the same extent. Especially this innovation of Android 8.0 will be of interest to developers.
• New emoji.

List of devices that will receive the update to Android 8.0 Oreo

Already in September-October 2017, they will receive the long-awaited Android 8.0 firmware. It is clear that among them will be the flagships of Google itself, as well as of large companies that are actively cooperating with the developer. operating system.

Pixel and Nexus

So, in the forefront are the Nexus smartphones and. Will definitely receive an update to Android 8.0 Nexus 5X and 6P. It will be the last for them - life cycle these devices are coming to an end. The entire Pixel lineup will receive a new version (presumably in October Google will unveil the second generation Pixel, which will be released immediately with Android 8.0).

Samsung

At the end of 2017 (beginning of 2018), owners of flagship smartphones will be able to download Android 8.0. Will receive Galaxy update S7, S8, Note 8, mid-range devices introduced in 2017 (A, J, C). Most likely, it will not update to Android Oreo Samsung Galaxy S6, as well as mid-budget smartphones of the past years.

Lg

This Korean company will likely start updating its smartphones as early as fall 2017. Of course, the flagships are in the queue for the update, taking the first places. Similarly, the new version of Android will receive its simplified versions (Q6, Q6a), the V line will not remain without an update, as well as last year's flagship G5.

Htc

The manufacturer has assured that by the end of 2017 it will update the latest to Android 8.0 Oreo HTC flagship U11. Already at the beginning of 2018, we should expect a new version on U Ultra, U Play, Desire 10, HTC 10 and some other smartphones. Probably, HTC will be one of the first companies, whose smartphones will receive the coveted G8.

Nokia

HMD, which now owns the Nokia brand, has long since announced a close partnership with Google, which has made its smartphones one of the first to update the operating system. Any Nokia owner can download Android 8.0 Oreo. System updates should be expected in late 2017 (early 2018).

Oneplus

Can't brag yet a large number released smartphones, however, each of them regularly receives system updates. Android 8.0 in early 2018 will be able to boast OnePlus 3 / 3T, as well as OnePlus 5. For the first two, probably Last update OS.

Sony and Motorola

Closer to 2018, the devices of these two companies will start receiving updates to Android 8.0. Among the first are the flagships of recent times.

Huawei

A lot Huawei smartphones in winter they will start receiving updates to Android 8.0. The company announced a few months ago that it was working on optimizing its own shell for the new version of the OS. The list of devices is quite extensive. Naturally, it includes the latest flagships / P10 Lite / P10 Plus, as well as the Mate 9. Most likely, the Honor 8/9 will be updated, as well as the Nova 2. The latest from the budget lines Y3, Y5 and Y7 will also receive a version.

Xiaomi

Owners Xiaomi smartphones not to see an update, most likely until the beginning of 2018. Perhaps, the new version will present the new items of the fall, but it's hard to believe in it. The update will be Mi 6, possibly Mi 5S. Android 8.0 will not be left without the Max line of phablets, as well as the flagship Mi Note 2. We hope that the Redmi line will also get Android Oreo in 2018.

The list is regularly updated by other companies as well. We can say with confidence that there will be no updates for old smartphones and budget-level solutions. Probably, there will be no updates for little-known device models. Here we can only hope for custom Android firmware 8.0, which will begin to appear in the next month or two. We wait.

Conclusion

Android 8.0 looks pretty interesting, although this version did not make a splash in the mobile OS market. Google simply fixes the flaws of previous versions, adding useful features that the user expects. Oreo is just starting to spread, so it's too early to make a final verdict. Let's see how the new version of the system will show itself at least on a couple of devices.

Android 8.0 is named after the Oreo cookie. Google has kept its confectionery tradition of naming the operating system. The presentation of the new OS was also timed to coincide with the solar eclipse in the United States. If you wish, you can see the similarities between the Oreo cookie and the sun disc covered by the moon.

The Android 8.0 update is now available for Pixel phones and tablets, as well as Nexus devices including the player. Also based on Android 8.0, the second generation of Pixel smartphones will be released, which is expected in October 2017.

The rest will have to wait for the Oreo update. As usual, it will take time for manufacturers to adapt the Google OS to their firmware.

What new google offers in Android 8.0 Oreo?

Android 8 - what's new?

There are not as many innovations in the next version of Android as we would like. All the most interesting things have already been invented and implemented. However, let's go through the main list.

Faster updates

The most important change in Android 8.0 is the release of Treble, a new update system. It is not particularly noticeable to users, but it can have serious implications for the entire Google system.

As you know, one of the main Android problems- OS segmentation, as well as slow implementation of the newest versions of the system. Many manufacturers do not update their phones, and if they do, it takes six months to wait for new versions of Android. As a result, at the time of the release of Android 8.0, the previous version of Android 7.0 is still not dominant in the market.

Treble changes the structure of the OS. It is now becoming modular. According to Google engineers, this should speed up the release of updates by manufacturers, as well as increase the life cycle of smartphones. They will be updated more times than before.

Other changes in Oreo are just on the surface and noticeable to the user.

The design has changed little

The system design has changed little. Google continues to adhere to the framework set back in the. The Oreo has the same flat, minimalist design with solid colors as the three previous generations of the system.

The developers have "repainted" the notification panel and quick settings, which opens when you swipe up from the top on the screen. She turned light gray.

Also, the date and the settings icon have moved to the bottom of the panel.

Settings grouped

In Android 8.0, Google has redesigned the settings. They are all grouped now. Fast access to Wi-Fi or mobile transmission data remained only in the quick settings panel. In the main settings, you will have to go to the corresponding group.

Google engineers decided that Wi-Fi and Mobile Internet, data transfer is referred to as "Network and Internet", while other wireless interfaces such as Bluetooth and NFC are referred to as "Connected Devices".

Each group now, in addition to the name, also contains a short decoding of what is in it.

Notifications: colors, channels and interactive icons

Google has tried to improve the handling of updates. They are now split by channel, for example, like and friend suggestions on social media are treated as different notifications... Accordingly, they are also configured separately. It looks like you will have to spend more time turning off annoying unnecessary notifications, or learn to ignore them.

The good news is the ability for developers to highlight their app's notifications with different colors. In theory, this will help to understand the chaos of non-disabled notifications.

The icons are now interactive. They have long displayed the number of notifications for this offer. Now, by long pressing the dot, you can call up the preview of notifications.

Picture-in-picture

Android 8.0 Oreo introduces the ability to minimize video and display it on top of another application on a picture-in-picture basis.

Previously, this feature has already been implemented inside YouTube apps... The video could be minimized, and at this time continue to look for other videos. This feature is now available for YouTube and Chrome system-wide.

You can launch the video in Chrome and then click on Home. The picture will be reduced in size and moved to the corner of the screen. The user can then launch another application.

The function should receive support in the future in third-party applications, which can be convenient when working with video chats.

Autocomplete for apps

The auto-complete password function has become available in all applications. Android can remember the password and automatically enter it the next time you log in to applications, as it currently works in Chrome. Not only native storage is supported Android passwords, but also third party applications Dashlane, 1Password and Enpass.

Text selection

Android 8.0 has mastered smart text selection. Now, when the user selects a piece of text, the system itself suggests possible actions with it. For example, a set of numbers that looks like a phone number will be prompted to dial.

Smart storage

Smart storage is designed to improve management efficiency disk space smartphone. The function can be activated in the settings. If the owner of the device uses cloud storage Google for Photos, the function will automatically delete cloud-synced photos older than 90 days from your local storage.

Energy saving

Doze mode is active by default in Android 8.0. It limits the functionality of applications running in the background in order to optimize power consumption. For example, they will not update location data.

The company also claims that the OS boot time has been reduced. For the Pixel, it doubled in speed.

Responsive icons and other goodies for developers

Google made life easier for developers. Starting with Android 8.0, app icons have become responsive. They change shape depending on the shell design of the smartphone manufacturers. Previously, application developers had to make icons for each shell separately.

Applications also no longer need to embed all fonts. They can load them dynamically.

Android 8.0 now fully supports C / C ++ languages ​​for writing applications.

Application widgets

A long press on the application icon now brings up a menu of widgets, which can then be dragged onto the home screen or into a folder. Adding widgets just got easier.

Google Play Protect

Google in Android 8.0 has implemented its own tool to protect the system from external threats. Play Protect works like an antivirus and, in a sense, is similar to what Microsoft did with Windows Defender in Windows 10.

Also, by default in Android 8.0, the rights of applications installed from third-party sources are limited. They cannot receive some data and perform certain actions. The setting can be disabled.

In addition, each application must obtain explicit permission from the user to download the APK installation file.

Emoji

Google has redesigned emoticons and emojis. They are now closer to the latest fashion. The company also added 60 new emojis.

Android 8 release date

Google officially unveiled Android 8.0 on August 23, 2017. The updates are already receiving branded devices Google Pixel and Nexus.

Owners of other brands of smartphones will have to wait. The bulk of the updates will be released in 2018. Manufacturers are still rather vague about the timing of updates.

HTC may update the U11 before the end of 2017, however, it is likely that the smartphone will receive the new OS in 2018. Moreover, according to preliminary information The company also wants to update HTC U Ultra, HTC U Play, HTC Desire 10 Pro, HTC Desire 10 Lifestyle, HTC 10 Evo, HTC 10.

ASUS ZenFone 3 and 4 will receive new system in the second half of 2018.

Huawei may install Android 8.0 Oreo on the Mate 10 phablet, which will show in November 2017, however, this information has not yet been confirmed. The rest of the smartphones will receive Android 8.0 in 2018, including smartphones from Samsung.

Lenovo has not yet announced the exact timeframe, but it is known that Moto will be updated earlier, back in 2017, than the actual Lenovo devices.

Conclusion

Overall, Android 8.0 Oreo is not a revolutionary system. The company made important step towards speeding up the development process, especially updates by smartphone manufacturers. Perhaps this will help Google reduce segmentation in the Android ecosystem in the future.

It is likely that the next Android will be different large quantity changes. After all, the current Android design style has been in its fourth year.

The eighth version of the operating room Android systems codenamed Android O, the first rumors are slowly beginning to grow. What will we see or would like to see in the coming 2017 in the most popular mobile OS? So far, only one thing can be said with certainty - Google will not change traditions and will call the next version one of the delicacies or confectionery.

LAST NEWS:

UPDATED 18.07.2017:

Features that will definitely be in the final version of Android O:

• Picture in Picture (PiP)- will allow you to use the "application" on top of the "application". A new era of multitasking
- not only the operating system, but also applications
• Prioritizing background apps - the battery will now last more than 7.0
• LDAC support- high quality Bluetooth audio codec from Sony

UPDATED 17.07.2017:

Google released pre latest version for developers (there will be 4 in total) with a change in the API interface. Beta available for Google Pixel, Google Pixel XL, Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, or Pixel C

Android release date has shifted to September / October 2017 since after the Google I / O conference, there are rumors that the full version will debut on Google device Pixel 2 due out in these months.

What are we waiting for?

The next letter, just like the version, will start with the letter "O" (the previous ones had names: Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean, KitKat, Lollipop, Marshmallow and Nougat). The corporation's options for good, in fact, are few. Of the obvious favorites, one can single out Oreo- a well-known brand of cookies in America - even Chokopai bypasses in popularity at home, although in Russia they are not particularly favored. Orange is another candidate for Android's eighth glory, albeit unlikely.

Android 8.0 is Oreo?

By the way, the new version may well be not the next numbered one, i.e. become, for example, Android 7.2 and so on - just remember the versions of Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean and KitKat. Moreover, the other day a new version 7.1 has been released (so far only for developers), so a continuation of the 7.x look so far looks more likely than the release of the G8.

release date

Until last year, Google always tried to announce new software exactly with the hardware. In 2016, all of a sudden, the company started talking about the Developer Preview Andoied N ahead of the I / O conference. The strange thing is that the new Pixel XL phone only came out in October this year, while Nougat appeared on third-party phones much earlier. Perhaps this is the new Google policy regarding the fact that hardware (in particular, phones) is no longer just a "carrier" of the new OS, but becomes a more independent product. Therefore, the new version of the OS is expected in July-August 2017.

Google Pixel is far from the first to receive Andoid Nougat

Does my phone support Android 8.0?

Even Google phones don't have eternal support from the manufacturer. The same security updates are provided for three years after the release of the device. Thus, support Nexus 5x and Nexus 6P ends in September 2017, Nexus 9 and Nexus 6 already left without it in October 2016 - which means that these phones will no longer receive the Android O update. We can say with almost 100% certainty that the current flagships from Samsung, HTC, LG and Motorola will receive updates in early 2018

Motorola G4 Plus will probably wait for its Android 8.0

Android 8.0 is Andromeda?

In the Western press, there is an opinion that the new version of Android will be Google on October 4 - more precisely, it is a hybrid of Android and Chrome OS called the constellation Andromeda... Google decides to follow in Microsoft's footsteps and is preparing a single and universal eco-system for all types of devices. Does this mean the imminent demise of Android as a standalone OS? Andomeda can hardly be called the "killer" of Android or its version 8.0 and here's why:

1. The new OS has been announced for both phones / tablets and laptops.
2. The end result can be described as Google chrome With Android functions, and not vice versa.
3. The transition to the Andromeda system will be smooth and gradual, so we should see at least another version of Android.
4. Release date: 2017. Google is unlikely to allow itself to stop the development of its main operating system.

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