Android N Name Revealed It's Nougat

Android N Name Revealed It’s Nougat

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Published 1 Jul 2016

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Updated 7/1/16: Nougat will be Android version 7.0. After months of calling the next release, Android N. Finally Google settled the name. The company revealed Nougat on its Snapchat channel and Twitter, which included uncovering the latest statue to grace the campus. The time has arrived! #AndroidNReveal — Android (@Android) June 30, 2016.

Google names its Android versions after what it calls sweet treats. The first two releases had no corresponding name. The early 1.5 release named Cupcake. Then each new version of Android took the name of a sweet food. Each title begins with the next letter of the alphabet. First Cupcake, then Donut, Eclair, to corporate-sponsored KitKat and last year’s Marshmallow. Wikipedia

Android Nougat is part of the lengthy, delicious-sounding version history.

What is Nougat Anyway?

Google detailed that the official version number for Nougat is 7.0. You’ll see it at the end of one of the company’s happy promotional videos.

Android Nougat 3

Nougat was in beta and expected for release in the fall of 2016. What is nougat, exactly? It’s part of a family of confections made with roasted nuts, sugar, honey, whipped egg whites, usually chopped, and candied fruit. It’s trendy in India, the birthplace of CEO Sundar chai. Here in the U.S., it’s typically one of the ingredients in a larger candy bar, like Snickers or 3 Musketeers. Any guesses on what Android O will be?

Read All About It

Have you wondered what’s coming to your phone. When it gets the update? You can start with this gallery showing some of the latest features in the preview. Then, please stop by this list of features from I/O; it gives you a good idea of what to expect from Android’s latest OS. Too much for you? How about a quick tour of our 5 favorite features. Want to try it out yourself on your Nexus phone or tablet? It’s still in beta, there may be some problems, but you can easily install the public beta.