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Image used with permission by copyright holderGoogle is preparing to unleash Android M on the world, but the question is, what will the ‘M’ actually stand for? Every new version of the Android operating system (that powers almost every phone outside the iPhone) is based on a letter of the alphabet and a corresponding dessert. We’ve had Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean, KitKat, and Lollipop so far. We expect the next version to start with the letter M, but the dessert itself is up for debate.
Are you more of a Mike and Ike kind of gal or do you think a Milk Shake will bring the boys to the yard? Cast your vote below and let us know. We’ve picked 12 strong options based on an informal poll here at the DT offices. And if we missed the best dessert like a bunch of sugar-free idiots, let us know in the comments below!
Google may make it easier to share files between Android and iPhone
Wish it was easier to share files between Android and iPhone? Android Authority says a file-sharing service designed for Android devices may eventually become available on Apple products.
During the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January, Google announced its collaboration with Samsung to introduce a new feature called Quick Share, which aims to simplify file sharing. This feature offers a unified solution for sharing files across Android devices, Chromebooks, and Windows systems, making the process seamless within these ecosystems. Think of it like AirDrop but for Android.
Android 16 might give its own spin to iPhone’s Dynamic Island alerts
Over the past few weeks, we’ve come across some interesting details about the next major build of Android. Currently in development under the apparent codename of Baklava, Android 16 will reportedly bring a cool new feature called Priority modes for notifications.
If that sounds familiar, that’s because Apple already offers a bunch of focus modes toward the same goal and bolsters the system with AI-assisted priority notifications in iOS 18. It seems Google doesn’t want to be left behind, and in doing so, could very well lift from a popular iPhone trick.
Android 15 is now rolling out to Pixels. Here’s what’s new
The wait for a next-generation Android experience is finally over. Google today released the public version of Android 15, and it is now making its way to compatible phones, starting with the company’s Pixel series of smartphones.
Among the key areas where Android 15 brings the biggest set of upgrades are safety and privacy. To that end, users will soon be able to create a safe space for all their sensitive apps, locked behind their device’s local password or biometric layer.
