The new iteration of Android, called Android 9 Pie, is now under development. We believe that "Pie" is perhaps a little disappointing, but once again, Google focuses more on the number than on the name. However, sweetness is what matters, and Android 9 Oreo has a lot of weight on its shoulders.
As for Android updates, reaching this new version of Android for your phone will require a little patience, a lot of prayers and a generous dose of hope. All for your phone maker to really get your socks up and update their phone sooner rather than later. That is, unless you are using a Google Pixel smartphone, in which case the update should be available on your device now.
One of the first things you'll notice about Android 9 Pie is the gesture-based interface. It may not be unreasonable to say that this is inspired by iOS 11 software that runs on Apple's iPhone X. You'll notice it when you want to switch from one application to another, with the vertical design and the gesture of scrolling up to close applications. . Like it or not, it's subjective and you'll also have to calculate the initial learning curve.
The challenge with gesture-based navigation is that this is another aspect of Android that is already struggling with fragmentation. The phone manufacturers are trying to do their thing, and one of the most important examples is OnePlus with the last 6. Until Google can not control and ensure uniformity, the experience will remain the same that Google wants on their Pixel phones But it may not be that easy on many other Android phones.
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The notification bar and quick control commands also received a visual adjustment. The white paint layer with the blue color for each lever could have a positive impact on the visual definition. By the way, the "Do not disturb" option now simply turns on and off, and does not seem to have options like priority modes, only alarms or total silence.
By the way, the notifications on the lock screen and the pull down menu of the bar now look very different. Rounded edges, white boxes and new sources seem more functional. They do not have the visual appeal of before, but the text is definitely easier to read while you take a look at a notification that has just landed on the phone lock screen.
Speaking of discounts, go deeper into the configuration menu and go to the Location Services option. Here, the battery saving mode option is no longer available. It's a little disconcerting, because first the distinctions were clear much earlier. In battery save mode, the phone will depend on the location of network towers and connected Wi-Fi networks to give phone applications an idea of where they are. All this keeping the GPS module that drains the battery. The sense now is that this control is no longer with you and the GPS module will turn on and off by itself. Could this mean more battery use? Perhaps, but it's too early to say.
Much of the functionality of Android 9 Pie is based on artificial intelligence. The phone learns many things about you over time and tries to adapt accordingly. For example, notifications let you scroll through a particular type of notification, and Android 9 Pie will learn and minimize those interruptions. The Adaptive Battery feature will learn how to use the phone and the applications you prefer, so that other applications can be better controlled to reduce unnecessary battery discharge by limiting the allocation of resources such as CPU and memory. The Adaptive brightness feature includes your preferences about the brightness you like for the screen, for example. In our experience with Android 9 Pie up to now, we have not noticed that the screen becomes too bright or too dark at any time.
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Artificial intelligence also activates a function called Application Actions, which will be in the application drawer. Basically, it takes into account the time of day, its location or simply realizes an activity you are doing at that time and adjusts the quick access actions accordingly accordingly. For example, if there is a contact that calls regularly at a specific time of day, that contact will appear there when you open the application drawer. Since Android 9 Pie will learn it over time, accuracy or intuition may initially be suspect, but persist.
Another big change under the hood is how Android 9 Pie will prevent applications from accessing the camera or microphone when they are inactive in the background. This will significantly stop the applications that sniff users.
Google did not mention much about this privacy feature, but Lockdown could be very useful if you're worried that someone will force you to give them access to your phone. Go to Settings -> Security and Location -> Screen Lock Preferences. Move "Show Lock Option" to On. What it does is add a lock option to the power menu when you long press the power button. Touch this and your phone will go into ultra safe mode. Basically, there are not even screen notifications. To unlock and recover access, only the password or PIN will work. Otherwise, it is blocked. No amount of tapping on the fingerprint sensor or attempting to use facial recognition would work.
One of the main features of Android 9 Pie, which had been waiting all this time, was something known as Digital Wellbeing. For some reason, Google has not completely integrated it into this version of Android, but if you're still interested, you can sign up for the beta and download the Play Store trial app. Basically, this application is your digital baby-sitter. It will tell you how much you used the phone and for what exactly. You can set the time limits for each application. We really like the Wind Down mode, which activates the Do Not Disturb mode and turns the screen into grayscale when it is about to hit the bed, to reduce the stress of the screen on the eyes.
By the way, Apple is also launching something similar with the upcoming iOS 12 for the iPhone.
In terms of performance, everything is the same as before. We have not noticed any slowdown or slowness in opening applications, switching from an application or surfing in general through the interface. In fact, the camera opens up a little faster than before and even the general animations seem more refined. Battery life seems to be slightly better, perhaps all the artificially intelligent features work, but it's too early to make specific judgments about the performance of the battery.
In short, Android 9 Pie is definitely an improvement over Android 8 Oreo and its various iterations. While there is not a big increase in performance, at least on Pixel devices (they are still very powerful), the modern touches with what is happening behind the scenes and also in terms of visual impact are very evident.
As for Android updates, reaching this new version of Android for your phone will require a little patience, a lot of prayers and a generous dose of hope. All for your phone maker to really get your socks up and update their phone sooner rather than later. That is, unless you are using a Google Pixel smartphone, in which case the update should be available on your device now.
One of the first things you'll notice about Android 9 Pie is the gesture-based interface. It may not be unreasonable to say that this is inspired by iOS 11 software that runs on Apple's iPhone X. You'll notice it when you want to switch from one application to another, with the vertical design and the gesture of scrolling up to close applications. . Like it or not, it's subjective and you'll also have to calculate the initial learning curve.
The challenge with gesture-based navigation is that this is another aspect of Android that is already struggling with fragmentation. The phone manufacturers are trying to do their thing, and one of the most important examples is OnePlus with the last 6. Until Google can not control and ensure uniformity, the experience will remain the same that Google wants on their Pixel phones But it may not be that easy on many other Android phones.
Gesture controls for Android P
The notification bar and quick control commands also received a visual adjustment. The white paint layer with the blue color for each lever could have a positive impact on the visual definition. By the way, the "Do not disturb" option now simply turns on and off, and does not seem to have options like priority modes, only alarms or total silence.
By the way, the notifications on the lock screen and the pull down menu of the bar now look very different. Rounded edges, white boxes and new sources seem more functional. They do not have the visual appeal of before, but the text is definitely easier to read while you take a look at a notification that has just landed on the phone lock screen.
Speaking of discounts, go deeper into the configuration menu and go to the Location Services option. Here, the battery saving mode option is no longer available. It's a little disconcerting, because first the distinctions were clear much earlier. In battery save mode, the phone will depend on the location of network towers and connected Wi-Fi networks to give phone applications an idea of where they are. All this keeping the GPS module that drains the battery. The sense now is that this control is no longer with you and the GPS module will turn on and off by itself. Could this mean more battery use? Perhaps, but it's too early to say.
Much of the functionality of Android 9 Pie is based on artificial intelligence. The phone learns many things about you over time and tries to adapt accordingly. For example, notifications let you scroll through a particular type of notification, and Android 9 Pie will learn and minimize those interruptions. The Adaptive Battery feature will learn how to use the phone and the applications you prefer, so that other applications can be better controlled to reduce unnecessary battery discharge by limiting the allocation of resources such as CPU and memory. The Adaptive brightness feature includes your preferences about the brightness you like for the screen, for example. In our experience with Android 9 Pie up to now, we have not noticed that the screen becomes too bright or too dark at any time.
Android P Digital Wellbeing
Artificial intelligence also activates a function called Application Actions, which will be in the application drawer. Basically, it takes into account the time of day, its location or simply realizes an activity you are doing at that time and adjusts the quick access actions accordingly accordingly. For example, if there is a contact that calls regularly at a specific time of day, that contact will appear there when you open the application drawer. Since Android 9 Pie will learn it over time, accuracy or intuition may initially be suspect, but persist.
Another big change under the hood is how Android 9 Pie will prevent applications from accessing the camera or microphone when they are inactive in the background. This will significantly stop the applications that sniff users.
Google did not mention much about this privacy feature, but Lockdown could be very useful if you're worried that someone will force you to give them access to your phone. Go to Settings -> Security and Location -> Screen Lock Preferences. Move "Show Lock Option" to On. What it does is add a lock option to the power menu when you long press the power button. Touch this and your phone will go into ultra safe mode. Basically, there are not even screen notifications. To unlock and recover access, only the password or PIN will work. Otherwise, it is blocked. No amount of tapping on the fingerprint sensor or attempting to use facial recognition would work.
One of the main features of Android 9 Pie, which had been waiting all this time, was something known as Digital Wellbeing. For some reason, Google has not completely integrated it into this version of Android, but if you're still interested, you can sign up for the beta and download the Play Store trial app. Basically, this application is your digital baby-sitter. It will tell you how much you used the phone and for what exactly. You can set the time limits for each application. We really like the Wind Down mode, which activates the Do Not Disturb mode and turns the screen into grayscale when it is about to hit the bed, to reduce the stress of the screen on the eyes.
By the way, Apple is also launching something similar with the upcoming iOS 12 for the iPhone.
In terms of performance, everything is the same as before. We have not noticed any slowdown or slowness in opening applications, switching from an application or surfing in general through the interface. In fact, the camera opens up a little faster than before and even the general animations seem more refined. Battery life seems to be slightly better, perhaps all the artificially intelligent features work, but it's too early to make specific judgments about the performance of the battery.
In short, Android 9 Pie is definitely an improvement over Android 8 Oreo and its various iterations. While there is not a big increase in performance, at least on Pixel devices (they are still very powerful), the modern touches with what is happening behind the scenes and also in terms of visual impact are very evident.
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