New android version 8.0 Oreo officially launched

New Android version Oreo officially launched.its much smater faster and very sweet as your favorite cookies.

Why called Android 8.0 ?

Google Android operating systems are always named after sweet treats, and in alphabetical order. So far we've had Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean, KitKat, Lollipop, Marshmallow and Nougat. The latest OS update is Oreo.

Release Date Android Oreo 8.0?

Google unveiled the Developer Preview of Android O in March 2017, ahead of its May Google I/O Developer's Conference. Since then we've had various public betas, and on 21 August 2017 Google announced the final version.

Google said it would begin rolling out the OTA update to Pixel and Nexus devices soon, but at first was pushing Oreo only to Android Open Source Project (AOSP) for other manufacturers to begin working on their own updates. (Those on the public beta were updated immediately.)

Google states: "We're pushing the sources to Android Open Source Project (AOSP) for everyone to access today. Pixel and Nexus 5X/6P builds have entered carrier testing, and we expect to start rolling out in phases soon, alongside Pixel C and Nexus Player."

That day is here, it would appear, as Google is now suggesting the OS is rolling out to Pixel and Nexus devices:

Good news! Android oreo superpowers have begun rolling out to Nexus & Pixel devices. Open Google adds in its blog post: "We’ve also been working closely with our partners, and by the end of this year, hardware makers including Essential, General Mobile, HMD Global Home of Nokia Phones, Huawei, HTC, Kyocera, LG, Motorola, Samsung, Sharp and Sony are scheduled to launch or upgrade devices to Android 8.0 Oreo.

"Any devices enrolled in the Android Beta Program will also receive this final version."

New feature of  Android O(Oreo 8.0)?

• 2 times much faster to boot up
• Minimizes background app activity
• Auto fill remembers app logins
• Picture in Picture lets you see two apps at once
• Notification dots quickly show you what's new, and can be swiped off screen
• Android Instant Apps launch within your browser with no installation
• Google Play Protect scans apps to keep your device and data safe
• Improved battery life
• Redesigned emoji library with more than 60 new emoji

Android O focuses on 'fluid experiences' and vitals, with new features headlining during its first public appearance at Google I/O 2017 including picture in picture (multi-windowing mode), notification dots (long-press an app shortcut to view the notification right there onscreen).

There's also auto fill (like in Chrome but now in apps), and Smart Text Selection (automatically recognizes names, addresses and phone numbers so you don't have to fiddle around with selection handles; it can also suggest a relevant app).

Android O is much more streamlined than Nougat with various OS optimizations. The bottom line, according to Google, is that devices boot twice as fast and all apps run faster and smoother by default.

On the subject of apps Google is also introducing Play Protect, which installs every app on a per-device basis in order to keep things ultra-secure. 

O also adds 'wise limits' to background processes such as location tracking to sensibly keep battery usage at a reasonable level.

There are many more changes coming to the OS, including such things as a redesigned Settings menu and Project Treble - the latter in essence ensuring all users get Android OS updates much faster. (Also see: