Show Notes

* Android News

* Android Wear might be renamed Wear OS

* Android users have higher brand loyalty than iOS.

* P Notes – Developer Preview released, final version in Q3

* P is for privacy…HTTPS by default in apps, cloud backups require a passcode, dynamically changing MAC address per network, support for hardware security modules.

* Bluetooth icon disappears from the status bar when disconnected

* Will offer to hide notifications from apps you often dismiss

* P finally enables autofill for Chrome and other browsers.

* Bug reports can now be accessed in the Files app

* Developer options has a list of feature flags similar to Chrome

* Charging sounds finally work with wired USB chargers.

* Mark wifi as metered from the network details screen

* System UI Tuner not found thus far

* You can easily track which apps recently sent notifications

* Cryptography Changes in Android P

* Battery Menu no longer includes per app usage data

* Location Accuracy is now a binary setting

* Fingerprint access can be quickly disabled.

* Up to 5 bluetooth devices can be connected simultaneously

* Force Stop now hidden away

* By default, volume controls change media, not ringer volume.

* Do Not Disturb