Android 8 / API 26 Distribution

Android 8/Oreo | API/SDK 26 | User Distribution: 0.8% | Release Notes

What's New

System

    Custom data store
    JobScheduler improvements
    Cached data

User Interface

    Picture-in-Picture mode
    Improved Notifications
    Autofill framework
    Downloadable fonts
    Multi-display support
    Adaptive icons

Media

    VolumeShaper
    Audio focus enhancements
    Media metrics
    MediaPlayer and MediaRecorder improvements
    Improved media file access

Wireless & Connectivity

    Wi-Fi Aware
    Bluetooth updates
    Companion device pairing

Security & Privacy

    New permissions
    New account access and discovery APIs

Runtime & Tools

    Platform optimizations
    Updated Java language support
    Updated ICU4J Android Framework APIs

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