Despite the fact, that the latest version of Android 6.0 Marshmallow hit the market just a few months ago, Nexus users have oportunity to installed newer version of Android N.
Of course it’s not the final version of the system, and just the first very early test version, which has not much to do with stability and which do not yet implemented all the features. Google warns users that Android Preview N is currently in alpha stage and for the full version of the system you have to wait until the third quarter of this year.
The most important new feature is the ability to open applications on a split screen – both tablets and phones. What’s more, we are also getting an option PictureInPicture – application will be able to work in a small window on the background of another.
Android N also introduces support for Java 8 and new option named Doze – function for saving energy. There will be improved management of notifications of dormant applications, introducing a distinction between urgent and others.
Android N Developer Preview is now available for users of Nexus 6P, 5X Nexus, Nexus 6, Nexus 9, Nexus Player and Pixel C.