Android O: 5 key features of Google’s new mobile operating system

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Google has revealed more details about its next mobile operating system – currently known as Android O – at its I/O developers conference in California.

While previous Android releases have included flashy new features, Android O focuses on improvements to “vitals” like battery life and security, according to Dave Burke, vice president of engineering at Google.

With the news that there are now over 2 billion monthly active Android devices, Google’s aim is to ensure that all those devices are reliable, that apps perform well, and that users always have a “fluid” experience.

Here are the key features of Google’s Android O update:

Picture-in-picture

Android O lets users manage two tasks simultaneously – whether it’s video calling your friend while checking your calendar, or reading a new recipe while watching a video on a specific cooking technique.

Picture-in picture multitasking works on any size screen, and it’s easy for apps to support it, according to Google.
[Source”timesofindia”]