Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) has released the final Android Nougat Developer Preview before the public rollout of Android 7.0 Nougat, the latest version of the Android operating system, later this summer.
The new release, Developer Preview 5, includes system images for Nexus and other devices and an emulator that enables developers to test their apps and other features.
Google launches the final Android Nougat Developer Preview https://t.co/zVTIL1AYhw pic.twitter.com/4D8jNXLhJ2
— TechCrunch (@TechCrunch) July 19, 2016
"Working with this latest Developer Preview, you should make sure your app handles all of the system behavior changes in Android N, like Doze on the Go, background optimizations, screen zoom, permissions changes and more," Dave Burke, Android's vice president of engineering, wrote in a blog post. "Plus, you can take advantage of new developer features in Android N such as Multi-window support, Direct Reply and other notifications enhancements, Direct boot, new emojis and more."
Burke also pointed out developers who are enrolled in the Android Beta program can download Developer Preview 5 immediately.
Many developers were impressed by Developer Preview 5's new features.
Android Nougat Developer Preview 5 introduces the ability to see where an app was installed from: While Googl... https://t.co/FpNNsQfUgb
— Akshay T.U (@akshaycnet) July 19, 2016
However, some developers encountered problems along the way, and these issues likely will need to be fixed before Android 7.0 Nougat becomes generally available.
Android Nougat looks nice but Developer Preview 5 still have some kinks to iron out. pic.twitter.com/xcCV9TQ1Jz
— Daniel Neuman (@remaster) July 19, 2016
The Developer Preview's one-of-a-kind Easter Egg, meanwhile, provided a fun surprise for many developers as well.
Android 7.0 Nougat Developer Preview 5 actually comes with an awesome Easter Egg https://t.co/OZcmGoSia0
— Matteo Campofiorito (@matteoca) July 19, 2016