The developer preview version of the next-generation OS "Android N" is released, the "multi-window function" and the evolved "notification" look like this

Google will launch the next Android OSAndroid N"The preview version for developers has been released. Android N Developer Preview 1 released earlier than planned, but seems to show a high degree of completion as soon as possible.

First Preview of Android N: Developer APIs & amp; Tools | Android Developers Blog
http://android-developers.blogspot.jp/2016/03/first-preview-of-android-n-developer.html

Android N is already really fast and fluid, with some inevitable bugs | The Verge
http://www.theverge.com/2016/3/9/11187220/android-n-preview-photos-video-hands-on

The released developer preview naturally is a beta version. Although it is the initial version released to the developer, it is improved to preview 5, and before completion of the final version, participation in the beta program for general users is invited and feedback is gained to further improve the completeness It's a schedule.


The home screen looks something like this. The appearance of the home screen is almost the same as Android 6.0 Marshmallow, and the drawer icon is also alive.


"Multi-window" function attracts the most attention as a new feature of Android N. In vertical display, the screen is divided up and down to evolve so that multiple applications can be displayed at once and multitasking is possible. In addition, you can freely change the window size by dragging the boundary of the window dividing the screen.


In horizontal display, windows are divided into left and right display. The display in portrait and landscape can be transferred smoothly.


It is also possible to display the card so that multiple applications are stacked on the right side of the screen and put it in standby mode and quickly bring out the necessary windows to the front according to the situation.


On Android N, the notification function is also evolving greatly. The notification function that appears by swiping the top edge of the screen simply displays icons with frequently used functions such as Wi-Fi and battery level at the top, each notification card increases the amount of information.


You can also send mail directly from this notification card or post tweets. You can take action immediately after confirming the notification.


Of course if you further expand the card downwards, it will be on the quick launcher screen. If you press and hold each launcher icon ......


The page of the "setting" screen corresponding to the long pressed icon opens, so detailed setting change is possible.


Android 6.0 Marshmallow appeared power saving function Doze is further evolving.


In addition, it has a function to limit the background communication of the application as much as possible and save the amount of data communication and a spam blocking function.


The VergeHas published a movie showing how to use Developer Preview version of Android N with Nexus 6P. You can see that the initial beta version moves smoothly as unexpectedly as possible.

Android N developer preview first look - YouTube


The Android N animation is even smoother than Android 6.0 Marshmallow even in the developer preview version. Although the completeness degree is raised at the present time without getting caught up, it will be brushed up by the official release of the third quarter of 2016, and it seems to be expected to add further new functions.

The system image of the developer preview version of Android N can be downloaded on the following page. Supported terminals are Nexus 5X, Nexus 6, Nexus 6P, Nexus 9, Nexus Player, Pixel C.

Test on an Android N Device | Android Developers
http://developer.android.com/preview/download.html

Also, by registering Android N Developer Preview version to Android Beta Program from the following page,OTAIt is also possible to receive updates. Even when updating OTAAll data in the terminal will be erasedAttention is needed only for points.

Android Beta Program
https://www.google.com/android/beta?u=0