INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
A month after releasing the first beta version of Android P at I/O (and right in the middle of Apple own developers conference), Google has
just released Beta 2 of its upcoming mobile operating system
The update is available to users enrolled in Google developer program, who have access to a Pixel device
Those who&ve already downloaded Beta 1 will get the new version automatically
The latest build features new system images and tools designed to help developers create apps for the upcoming version of the mobile
Adaptive Battery is on-board here, leveraging DeepMind to decide which apps should get the most system resources
App Actions helps developers make their apps more prominent in places like Search, the Google Assistant and the Google Launcher, while
Slices provides a way to offer elements of an app without having to open it up.
Also of note is the addition of 157 new emojis
The list includes two gender neutral emojis, offeringadditional options for the Family and Couple With Heart emojis, joining last year
addition of a gender-neutral Adult emoji
There a Red Hair and Superhero emoji, both of which are available in two genders and five skin tones, a bagel with cream cheese, a llama
A handful of existing emojis have also gotten a facelift here, including Bacon, Turtle, Cricket and Salad, which drops the egg to go
Google notes that the new emojis may be further updated prior to Android P final release
More information on the updates for devs can be found here.
