When Google unveiled the Android N Developer Preview in March, the tech giant did not specify the version number of its newest operating system. Following the release trend of major versions of Android, one would say that Android N will be version 7.0, a fact that Samsung may have accidentally confirmed.
The South Korean tech giant may have inadvertently leaked the version number of Android N via a recently released software development kit (SDK) for its Multi-Window feature integrated on most of its Galaxy branded devices.
According to SamMobile, the release note of the Samsung Multi-Window SDK 1.3.1, it is clearly stated that, "This version has been released with Android N (7.0) compatibility. Samsung is considered as one of the biggest and most important player in Google's Android market. This led many tech analysts to consider the leaked data as a legitimate piece of insider information.
The leaked information did not entirely shock the tech community. A closer look at Google's Android versions will give one the idea of Android N's version number. For example, when Android Lollipop was released in 2014, Google gave it the 5.0 version number. Its successor, Android Marshmallow, released in 2015, received the 6.0 version number. Following this logic, it will be appropriate for Google to give Android N the version number 7.0.
For some tech analysts and Android fans, the version number is not entirely that important or intriguing. Some of the most interesting discussion always involves naming the upcoming version of Android which should start, as the naming scheme goes, with the letter N. According to Phone Arena, prominent suggestions include Nut Roll, Nougat, Nanaimo Bar, and Neapolitan Ice Cream.
As for the features, there are rumors claiming that Android N will have a feature that will allow users to reply to messages directly from the notifications bar. It is also rumored that Google is working to revamp the notifications panel as well as improve the Doze mode. As usual, tech experts are expecting Android N to make some improvements with the user interface.
Google recently released the Android N Developer Preview 2. Unfortunately, it will only roll out to participants of the Android Beta Program.