Google I/O 2018/Android P

[Matteysan]

I don't know how it's the iPhone's notch... like the Essential phone didn't have a notch first...

Indeed.

Although they could be predicting manufacturers moving towards the elongated notch like the Iphone, rather than the tiny notch on the Essential. Both should go away in my opinion.

 

[AndyCr15]

As it's Android, it will just be accounted for for any size I would think...

 

[Glaucus]

The Verge also reports that support for different form factors of Android devices could include features like multiple screens (like the ZTE Axon M) and foldable displays (which Samsung is rumoured to be working on in 2018).

They indicate the likelihood that Google will announce Android P with a developer preview sometime in March, with a more formal unveiling at I/O in early May. As Pixel owners we will get Android P quickly.

I do hope Google continues to address fragmentation to allow Android P (and even Android O) to get on more devices quicker.

Is this going to finally be the year of the foldable screen. Heavy Microsoft rumours of an enterprise foldable screen device as well.

I want a double phone/tablet.

 

[sesevans]

More tidbits about Android P. According to xda-developers,

"A Boon for Privacy: Android P will Prevent Idle Background Apps from Accessing the Camera

https://www.xda-developers.com/android-p-background-apps-camera/