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Android 17 Codenamed 'Cinnamon Bun,' Continuing the OS's Sweet Tradition

Google has officially confirmed the internal codename for Android 17. The next major OS update is called “Cinnamon Bun,” as ...

Secret no more: Android Canary confirms 'Cinnamon Bun' is Android 17's codename

We've got confirmation that Google will continue its tasty dessert name convention with Android 17 'Cinnamon Bun.' ...
Computerworld

Google attacks Android fragmentation, pushes use of newer API, OS versions

In an attempt to reduce fragmentation of its Android OS, Google is requiring developers of new and updated apps to comply with its most recent APIs. While certainly not a panacea for its Android ...
Ausdroid

Android 5.0 SDK now available to download – API level 21 is here.

Along with updated developer preview images for the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7, Google has today released, as promised, the SDK for Android 5.0. The new SDK brings API level 21 to the Android SDK, and ...
Android

Google to require all Android 16 phones to use the Vulcan API

Summary: Android 16 will require devices to support Vulcan’s new Host Image Copy feature. This will improve gaming and 3D graphics performance, and reduce stuttering. It’s not hard to see why; this ...