Google will soon release Android 7.1 Developer Preview for Nexus 5X & Nexus 6P smartphone, as well as Pixel C tablet, listed some of the changes you can expect in the new dot release, and provided a timeline for other devices and the official launch.
Android 7.1 developer and user visible changes will include:
- App shortcuts API will allow developer to set up to 5 shortcuts accessibly from app icon directly in the launcher. For example, a messaging app could have shortcuts to your favorite users and/or open a new conversation.
- Circular app icons support to create rounded icons similar to what is used in Pixel launcher.
- Enhanced live wallpaper metadata so that developers can show existing metadata such as label, description, and author, as well as a new context URL and title to link to more information.
- Image keyboard support will let user easily insert custom stickers, animated gifs, and more from the keyboard app.
- Storage manager Intent can be used by app to direct the user to Settings screen to clear unused files and free up storage space.
- New APIs to support multi-endpoint calling and new telephony configuration options.
If you want to receive the Developer Preview automatically, enroll your device on Android Beta. After the first preview, more devices will be supported in the final Android 7.1.x release scheduled for early December, including Nexus 6, 5X, 6P, 9, Player, Pixel C, supported Android One devices, as well as the new Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones.
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