Monday 20 June 2016

Android Namey McNameface???

Android N is still a mysterious OS, and Developer Preview 4 has finally come out - a bit early compared to Marshmallow, but it came out. It means that maybe Google will make a Developer Preview 5 in July.

About a name, something that really surprised us. Google removed the Flappy Bird game from Android N, so those who love the game can't get it (for now at least it's only a beta). But if you long press on the "N" in the middle of the screen, it will say Namey McNameface. Google obviously wanted to give a name, but didn't want to unveil it yet, and it will probably be unveiled when DP 5 comes out.


Google also added expandable notifications for Twitter as well in this Developer Preview, so that's a  step up from just being Gmail and Hangouts.
But other than that, Google have taken things out:

Number 1: The cool folder design. We loved the unique folder design and it would have been the only way to desinguish Marshmallow and Namey (we'll refer to it like this until we get the name) from the home screen. So please bring that back Google.

Number 2: The Flappy Bird game. It was the only fun game from Google when Android Lollipop came out as it made more people come to Android, and it was a unique feature just for Android. It would be a shame if they took it off. So bring that back too Google.

But that's about it with what Google got rid of. Multi window is still untouched. So now all we can do is wait and see...

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