{"id":10699,"date":"2016-05-23T10:30:27","date_gmt":"2016-05-23T08:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/?p=10699"},"modified":"2016-05-26T09:25:08","modified_gmt":"2016-05-26T07:25:08","slug":"here-are-some-of-the-best-features-in-androids-new-os","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/here-are-some-of-the-best-features-in-androids-new-os\/","title":{"rendered":"Here Are Some Of The Best Features In Android’s New OS"},"content":{"rendered":"

Known only as Android N, we predict the latest from the world’s most popular operating system to be packed with new and interesting features. <\/span><\/p>\n

A beta version of the OS is currently available for download at the Android website<\/a>, but the official software is still six months from release. Until then, here are some of the best features that are set to be included in Android N.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Split-screen support<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The lack of multitasking has always been one of Android’s biggest drawbacks, which is why split-screen was a main priority when developing Android N.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It’s not only tablets that will get split-screen functionality, Android smartphones<\/a> such as the Nexus 5 and Nexus 6 will also be able to use the feature.<\/span><\/p>\n

New and improved notifications\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nThe notifications have been completely revamped for Android N, with a full-width design and smaller icons \u00a0that results in a much better use of space and increased functionality.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some of the more functional features are how you can press on a notification and expand on it for more information, or you can block future notifications from that particular app in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n

Virtual reality ready\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Following on the success of Google Cardboard, the entirely Android-powered Google Daydream is going to be a big part of the competed Android N OS.<\/span><\/p>\n

Take full advantage of Android’s new VR functionality (you’ll need a Daydream-certified phone and headset). On a side note – Google have only released reference designs for it’s headset, but have stated that they are working on a final prototype and are also busy developing VR content for release.<\/span><\/p>\n

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New emoji<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Everyone loves emoji; and while this is not really a revolutionary update, Android N have updated their emoji to look more uniform and have reported to be working on 13 new emoji which will better represent professional women in the workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Known only as Android N, we predict the latest from the world’s most popular operating system to be packed with new and interesting features. A beta version of the OS is currently available for download at the Android website, but the official software is still six months from release. Until then, here are some of<\/p>\n

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