Android 9.0 P Final Build is due for August and today Google released guidelines on supporting phones with display cutouts on Android P.
Google says that there are currently 16 cutout devices from 11 OEMs, including several Android P beta devices, with more on the way. Basically, Google wants Developers and OEMs to provide great experience across devices with one or maximum two display cutouts.
Great news is, you'll be able to render your application content in the cutout area to provide a more immersive, edge-to-edge experience for users, especially for content like videos, photos, maps, and games.
Just a few hours back we reported that the Moto G5 Plus in Brazil and India is getting Android 8.1 Oreo Soak Test. And now, Motorola is sending out Android 8.1 Oreo Soak Test to the Standard Moto G5 too.
If you own a Moto G5 in the Brazil (Retbr) and have enrolled to Motorola Feedback Network, you should have recieved a notification for Android 8.1 Oreo Software Update with build number OPP28.85-3.
Android 8.1 Oreo comes with numerous enhancements over Android 8.0 Oreo, such as new dark and light themes which changes according to wallpaper, Pixel 2 Launcher, Redesigned Power Menu, new Shutdown and Reboot Animation, Round Statusbar Icons, and Setting. Motorola might also add several new features to the latest software update. Android 8.1 Oreo update for the Moto G5 Plus also features the latest July 1st 2018 Security Patch, Stability improvements, and slide three fingers for screenshot Moto Action.
Assuming the test rolls out smoothly, those of us not in the test could see the update within a week or two. Once Motorola announces an official rollout of the update for all, we shall let you know. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.
NOTE: You cannot downgrade to a previous software version after installing this update. ENHANCEMENTS
This update introduces changes including the following:
Android™ 8.1 Oreo™ : many enhancements including new multitasking features, more efficient notification controls and improved data saver, battery features, new power menu UI and Bluetooth improvements.
Android security: includes the updates of Android security patches through June 1st 2018.
Stability improvements: includes changes that fix bugs and improve the stability of your phone.
OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T will be Officially updated to Android 9.0 P!!!
OnePlus today announced that skipping Android 8.1 Oreo they'll be updating the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T directly to Android 9.0 P.
"Including our camera improvements and the latest Android security patch, the OxygenOS 5.0.4 update for OnePlus 3 and 3T was released worldwide last week. Since it was launched, we've been listening to questions asking about our next major update for the OnePlus 3 and 3T. After internal discussions and evaluation, we have decided to focus our development resources on the Android P project instead of upgrading the device to Android 8.1, so that we can offer more exciting features and improvements for our OnePlus 3 and 3T users.
Over the past few months, we have been working closely with Google on the Android P Beta program. Thanks to everyone’s participation and continued feedback, the progress we have made together has been greatly accelerated. The Android P update will be available on the OnePlus 6, OnePlus 5/T and OnePlus 3/3T, in this order. We will keep you all updated in the coming months. - OnePlus"
There's no information on exactly when OnePlus is going to roll out this update. Android P is already available for the OnePlus 6 in the form of Open Beta. We will let you know once the update is available for rest of the OnePlus phones. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.
Just a few days back Motorola released Android 8.1 Oreo Soak Test with July 2018 Security Patch for the Brazilian Moto G5 Plus. Now, the company has started rolling out the same for Indian users.
You can also call it Beta test for selected users, you need to enroll to Motorola Feedback Network MFN in order to receive the first software updates.
Android 8.1 Oreo comes with numerous enhancements over Android 8.0 Oreo, such as new dark and light themes which changes according to wallpaper, Pixel 2 Launcher, Redesigned Power Menu, new Shutdown and Reboot Animation, Round Statusbar Icons, and Setting. Motorola might also add several new features to the latest software update. Android 8.1 Oreo update for the Moto G5 Plus also features the latest July 1st 2018 Security Patch, Stability improvements, and slide three fingers for screenshot Moto Action.
The Software for Moto G5 Plus (Potter) weighs around 1042MB and has build number OPS28.78-2.
Once the Soak Test is over, you can expect the public roll out for the same. We will let you know once the update is live for general users. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.
Epic Games has secretly revealed the list of Fortnite Battle Royale compatible devices, pending its arrival on Android.
After the availability on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch and iOS, Fortnite is about to release on Android. Epic Games with Samsung is preparing for a deployment on 9th August along with Galaxy Note 9 release.
As noted by XDA, Epic Games has secretly revealed the list of Android devices getting Fortnite on their Official Website (Source Code).
Fortnite Mobile on Android will support about 40 devices at launch. These devices include the latest Google Pixel Smartphones, Motorola, Huawei, LG, Samsung, and more... Here's the Full List:
Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL
Huawei Mate 10 , Mate 10 Pro and Mate 10 Lite
Huawei Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro
Huawei P10, P10 Plus and P10 Lite
Huawei P9 and P9 Lite
Huawei P8 Lite (2017)
Honor 9 , View 10 and 10
LG G6
LG V30 and V30 Plus
Motorola Moto E4 Plus
Motorola Moto G5, G5 Plus and G5S
Motorola Moto Z2 Play
Nokia 6
Razer Phone
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime, J7 Pro and J7 2017
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge
Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus
Sony Xperia XA, XA1 Ultra and XA1 Plus
Sony Xperia XZ, XZS, XZ1 and XZ2
The game is set for launch along with Galaxy Note 9 on August 9th. According to 9to5Google, it will become available about 30 days afterward on September 23rd for all the above Android phones.
