Google is said to be working on a new Android operating system that will be released sometime next year. In the meantime, the forthcoming operating system is named as Android N, which might still be renamed along the way. It is expected to include split-screen mutitasking feature as well as more enhanced permissions system.
As reported by Neurogadget, the search engine giant is catching up on both Apple and Microsoft in terms of innovative operating system for their tablet lineup. With this, Google is now in the works to launch its newest operating system in 2016.
The upcoming Android N is believed to allow tablet users work with two applications side by side. This is the split-screen feature that now functions in Windows tablets and Apple's iPads. Rumor has it that its release date is expected to be in October or November next year.
According to Glen Murphy, Director of Android and Chrome UX, they are now working on numerous improvements in this form factor. He also added, "We have been spending lots of time on a multi-window capability and hopefully, we can share more information about this development soon."
Furthermore, the moniker of the next version of Google's operating system will possibly be Android 7.0 N. Andrew Bowers, another Google director, has mentioned it during the Reddit discussion recently. Also, he has confirmed that the split-screen technology is certainly in the works already. However he has not shared any more information about it, so as not to spoil the new operating system's surprise for everyone.
All Android users and spectators should definitely watch out for the Android N in the coming months. Surely, Google will be revealing more details regarding the release date, availability, and features of the N. Thus, everyone should just wait patiently for the official announcement of the company any time soon.
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