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OnePlus 3 and 3T will Feature Android P Soon

We all know that we can’t expect smartphones to come with the latest in terms of Android versions. However, in order to restore trust in OEM’s, the most recent OnePlus comes with some exciting news.

To make sure that it represents one of the best Android OEM’s out there, OnePlus made confirmations that even its older devices (we’re talking about the OnePlus 3/3T) will feature Android P. This means that you can forget about the overdue update to Android Oreo.

Oxygen OS, for those unaware, represents a modified version of the original Android. We mention them because their staff manager spoke about how they have arrived to the decision of focusing on developing the Android P project. They did this while arriving to the decision that just upgrading the device to Android 8.1 wouldn’t be such a good idea.

Instead, Android P would bring some very interesting improvements and features, much to the delight of OnePlus 3/3T users. The OnePlus devices have a trademark of featuring only Oxygen OS and it’s not the first time we have seen something like this. Samsung has TouchWiz, so both the users of both companies can expect that only the manufacturers have a say in updating their devices to a certain Android version.

You can safely assume that Android P won’t come to older models, such as OnePlus One, X or OnePlus 2, since there hasn’t been anything on the news about such a change. Initially, Android P will hit OnePlus 6, 5/5T and only then it will arrive on the 3 and 3T devices. Those that are using OnePlus 6 and they consider themselves anxious may already try the beta version of Android P.

Maybe it’s important to note, if you didn’t already figured it out, Android P or 9.0 represents the latest version available. It introduced gesture navigation support, which is a new feature which may just change the game.

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OnePlus 6 Gets Android P Developer Preview With New Changes

A preview build of the next version of Android was made available on OnePlus 6. This is the first time when users of devices other than the Pixel phones by Google can test the newest version of Android.

The first developer preview for a non-Pixel device

The update that includes the upcoming Android P is called Developer Preview 3 on OnePlus, but it seems like this could be the same version as the fourth developer preview that Google released at the beginning of July. Since the first developer preview for Android P was available only on Pixel phones, the difference in numbers is understandable.

What comes with the update

On the changelog provided by OnePlus we can see the list of improvements and fixes that come with this update. The Developer Preview 3 will include the most recent security patch and it will improve system stability, the quality of the camera, and the compatibility with third-party apps. On the other hand, we might experience certain issues while testing Android P, which is expected with every preview build. Amongst the potential problems listed by OnePlus there are some issues with power consumption, Bluetooth connectivity and the functioning of some apps.

How to get the Developer Preview 3 update

In case you own a OnePlus 6 and want to test Android P to see how it works, you should visit the OnePlus website where you can find the instructions on how to download and install the Developer Preview 3. Once you install the update, be aware of the fact that some additional issues might occur, which were not mentioned by OnePlus.

According to some reports, the fourth developer preview of Android P could be a suitable candidate for an official release, which means that the rollout of the newest version of Android should follow soon.

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Android P Available Soon – Its 3rd Beta Version is Being Launched

In August 2017 Google released Android Oreo and they thought that the operating system will be their big breakthrough. However, the Oreo only managed to reach little over 5% of all devices from the market, a disappointing number in comparison with its predecessors.

Even so, it looks like Google is preparing for the future and moving towards other courageous initiatives. In this idea, is getting ready to launch the 3rd Beta version of Android P. Dave Burke, Vice president for Android engineering at Google declared that this Beta is the closest image of what the final version of P would look like.

What should we expect from Android P

Since Google froze the work on the development of Android P last month, we might conclude that the company is planning to release it this summer. If they would follow the same route as in the case of Android Oreo, most likely they will launch the new OS in late August.

This idea might stand behind the fact that Beta 3 doesn’t have any special addition. The only difference between this version and the previous ones is the tendency to test the stability of existing applications and possible ways to prevent vicious interference.

Fortunately, we have found out enough about Android P so far, so most users are ready to upgrade as soon as it appears. The new operating system will come with new emoji and gestures, better file management and audio control possibilities and it will place even more emphasis on security.

Better battery life is another point on Android P’s checklist. Google intends to address power problems by using ART enhancements. These additions will enable the applications to launch quicker and use less resources throughout the process. They also included an adaptive battery and brightness feature that lowers the amount of power used during daily use.

Other features are waiting to be discovered, so start using Android P as soon as it appears. Until then, make an idea on it by trying the 3rd Beta version.

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Everything We Know so Far About the Brand New Android P (Android Popsicle)

There are three pillar stones that are coming together with the Android P operating system, and that is it’s ease to use, intelligence and digital wellbeing. The second beta of this new operating system is accessible at this point. The final Android 9.0 release will happen in August.

Android Popsicle, as it might, in the end, be called, makes many enhancements, yet probably the most vital were talked about at the Google I/O 2018 keynote on the 8th of May.

The adaptive battery uses machines to figure out which applications you utilize and when, waking them just when they are probably going to be required and in an energy-efficient manner.

The adaptive brightness thinks about the individual preferences, give the ambient lighting according to, and at that point deals with those changes for you in the background.

App actions builds on the App Predictions highlight by additionally prescribing the activities you are probably going to take straight away.

Slices allow some portion of the application UI to be carried directly into the Google list items, enabling you to, for instance, arrange a Lyft without opening the application. The early access for this starts in June.

The new navigation system comes with a single home button, that you swipe up to see the predicted applications, and up again to see all the apps. Slide to the side to see the opened apps.

It also has smart text selection on Overview, simplified volume controls and a rotation button, which appears on navigation bar as you turn on the gadget.

Digital wellbeing

Android Dashboard aims to enable you to comprehend your habits and advance meaningful engagement. Shows you, for instance, how frequently you opened your telephone, what number of warnings you got, and what amount of applications you utilized. Likewise gives you controls for how and when you invest energy in your telephone.

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Android P vs. iOS 12: Performance and Updates Comparison

Since both Android P and iOS 12 are going to be released later this year, it’s inevitable that users will attempt to compare them. Of course, some similarities are going to appear, intentionally or not. After all, the destination of these products is exactly the same market. Now, with some of the features more or less confirmed, we can already draw some early comparisons between them.

We’ll take a look at some of the features already revealed, in order to see just how similar these two mobile operating systems are.

Digital Health

It looks like Google and Apple are going to fight phone addiction by implementing apps that will help you control the time you spend on your mobile device. In addition to that, both companies decided to expand the parental control options.

Artificial Intelligence Features

The two companies decided to focus on improving the AI-powered features. Google Assistant and Siri will help you organize your phone and personalize your apps on a much deeper level, thanks to more advanced machine learning technology.

Performance and Updates

While iOS 12’s main focus is an improved performance and the speed of accessing apps, with the introduction of Android P, Google is trying to solve an ongoing issue with the updates.

Notifications

In this area, we can see more changes in iOS 12, mostly because Apple is trying to catch up with Google. Apple’s main aim is to expand the user’s control over the notifications, and to further organize them.

Gesture Navigation

Since Apple is trying to marginalize the usage of buttons on all of its devices, with iOS 12 we will see an introduction to the advanced gesture navigation system on the iPad. Google will also use this system to improve the home screen, while keeping the three-button option in place at the same time.

Conclusions

As we can see, since both Android P and iOS 12 are trying to achieve the same goals, a wide range of similar features will be used in the two operating systems. Of course, to see them in action, we will have to wait for the official release of the products.

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