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Picture-in-Picture Working in Google Maps for Android Oreo Users

Tim August 28, 2017 27

Inside of version 9.60 for Google Maps, Picture-in-Picture (PiP) support appears to be live for folks running Android 8.0. From what we can tell, the best usage of PiP for Google Maps is when you're already navigating to a destination. Once you're on your way,...

When is Android Oreo Coming to Your Phone?

Kellen August 21, 2017 57

Don't own a Pixel or Nexus and want to know when your phone is getting Android Oreo? According to Google, it could be before the end of 2017. During the Android Oreo announcement, Google listed out a handful of companies that they have worked with in order to...

Android 8.0 “Oreo” is Here to Bring the Sweetness

Tim August 21, 2017 14

The wait is over - Android 8.0 is Oreo. With the naming ceremony out of the way, let's dive back into what makes this build different from the rest, then recap when you can expect it on your device. As Google highlights, there are many changes in Android 8.0,...

Android Oreo Hits AOSP Today, Pixel and Nexus Devices “Soon” (Updated)

Kellen August 21, 2017 50

Android O is officially Android Oreo, which is fun and all, but we really all just want to know when it's coming to our Nexus and Pixel phones, right? We've got news on that front! According to Google, it's coming soon. I know, I know, that's not what you were...

Android 8.0 is Oreo! (Updated)

Tim August 21, 2017 61

It's official, Android 8.0 is Oreo. After many rumors and teases, Google made the name official this morning, following the solar eclipse excitement. We don't know about availability quite yet, but we will post up all of that information once it's available....

Android O Might be Oatmeal Cookie, So There’s That

Tim June 22, 2017 50

What will Android O's name be? Oreo? Oatmeal cookie? Ox-tongue pastry? It could be anything at this point, but from details brought to light by myce, evidence suggests that the Android team will announce Oatmeal Cookie as Android 8.0's name, which is fine by...

Android O is Officially Android 8.0

Kellen June 8, 2017 40

This isn't surprising, since Google told us a couple of years ago to expect a point change each year, but Android O is now officially Android 8.0. In the latest developer preview 3 that dropped today, we get confirmation of that. There isn't really anything...