Google 2018 I/O conference is underway, and the Android P Beta public beta version has been released.
The Android P Beta program is open for Pixel phones - starting today, with the Pixel series (first and second generation), Essential PH-1, Sony Xperia XZ2, Xiaomi MIX 2S, Nokia 7 Plus, Oppo R15 Pro, Vivo X21 and slightly more Friends of OnePlus 6, a total of 11 mobile phones, will be able to swipe into the Android P beta to try it out!
You can try the next version of Android with just one click, no need to unlock the bootloader, etc. Note, however, that Google explicitly tells you that this is a beta version, which means it's risky.
The first new feature to usher in is that Android P will join the iPhone X-style gesture interface. A small white dot will appear on the Android home page at the bottom of the screen. Tap to return to the home page, and long press to trigger Google Assistant . The current usage is the same as the original home button. However, the former multi-tasking page is now called the overview screen, which can be triggered by simply tapping the little white dot and pushing it up; pushing it up for a larger action will enter the app drawer. At the same time, swiping to the right directly at the bottom of the screen will switch between used apps just like the iPhone X.
In addition to the new gestures, Android P focuses on AI . Through artificial intelligence, Android P has added a function called Adaptive Battery, which can learn the usage habits in use, predict when a specific app will be enabled, and usually close the app to save power. According to Google's calculations, this feature can reduce CPU-enabled activity by 30%. At the same time, this similar prediction function is also applied to adjust the screen brightness, and the new Adaptive Brightness will predict when the user will use the phone, thereby reducing the number of times the screen is turned on and off to save power.
Android P's predictive capabilities go beyond power saving. The new predictive application systems, Action and Slices, can respectively predict the next move the user will want to run and display the required buttons in advance. During the on-stage demo, Google said that the Action would be hidden in the first line of the app drawer. By learning the user's habits and patterns, it displays the shortcuts for dialing to designated contacts and starting sports in Strava.
Other automated features include the ability to suggest songs to play when headphones are connected, a YouTube shortcut for trailers or a ticketing service app that pops up when Google searches for movie information. Google said Action will be seen on features such as Google Assistant, Search, Play Store and smart text selection, and the scope of application is quite extensive.
In order to make better use of the AI capabilities of Android P, Google has also developed the MLKit architecture, which makes it easier for developers to add machine learning functions into their apps. What's even better is that in addition to supporting offline and cloud access, It will also be compatible with both Android and iOS platforms!
Finally, in order to cope with the problem of fragmented Android system upgrades, Google came up with a new solution, Project Treble. The plan released last year was to separate the core and surface of the Android system, and start from the software and chip factories to speed up the system upgrade process. . If necessary, Google will also provide assistance to manufacturers.
From: https://cn.engadget.com/