Google's Next-Gen Mobile OS Is Android Nougat

Lamentable, Android Nutella hopefuls. Google has opted not to encompass the hazelnut dessert spread for its next version of Android. The company just appear that Android 7.0 volition officially be known as Nougat.

As is the custom, Google added a Nougat-themed Android statue to the garden at its Mount View headquarters today (pictured above).

Among the names posted on Google's Android North website had been nachos, naan, nectar, nut brittle, and more. Of class, Nougat is the winner, joining Marshmallow, Lollipop, KitKat, Ice Cream Sandwich, and all the other sugary Android monikers.

Developers have had their hands on Android N since March, a modify for Google every bit it traditionally released the next version of Android to developers at I/O. We did go more details almost it at the briefing, from notable security upgrades to details almost Fantasize, a new protocol for VR-gear up Android phones and tablets. The full general public will likely become their hands on Android Nougat in the coming months, probably afterwards it launches on Google's next-gen Nexus devices.

Until then, check out our first look at the Android N developer preview.

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