Google reportedly planning mid-March release for Android P Developer Preview

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Starting with Nougat in 2016, Google has released developer previews for the next version of Android early in the year. Given the ramp up in Android P references over the past several weeks, it should be no different this year, with a possible date now rumored.

According to the venerable Evan Blass on Twitter, this year’s developer preview is targeting a mid-March release. That would be in line with last year’s March 21st announcement for Android O.

With the second developer program in 2017, Google tweaked its scheduling. Only four previews were released — compared to five in 2016 — with a longer time frame between the first alpha and the second beta release, which was announced at Google I/O.

We are aware of several rumored features, including support for unique display types like notches and multiple screens, as well as increased Google Assistant integration in apps and possibly on the homescreen.

Meanwhile, AOSP entries suggest expanded security features that prevent apps from accessing the camera or microphone when they are in the background.

It’s unclear which schedule Google will follow for Android P, while the “target” date could always shift. The Pixel and Pixel 2 will likely be eligible devices for this developer preview.
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https://9to5google.com/2018/03/02/android-p-developer-preview-mid-march-rumor/


Anyone tempted? Like with the O preview I'll probably wait until DP2 at least as DP1 is always a bit sketchy...
 
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Everything after marshmallow as been a pretty pointless upgrade.

Just keep Oreo for an extra year and do a few more updates to it.

Tired of endless operating system pr stunts to sell the pixel range.
 
kona786 said:
The new UI looks rather fugly.
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It all looks rather horrible, the only things I've seen that I like so far is the new volume panel, that makes more sense than the drop down one.

I also like the fact that project sans is being used more widely.

It all looks a bit childish.
 
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