What should you know about the latest version of Google's Android Pie, Operating Systems?

Android Pie is the latest version of Google's OS. The first developer preview was made available for download in March 2018. Android Pie has many great things to check out. These changes have made Android very fast and efficient.

The older version Android Nougat is considered as a reliable and user-friendly OS in the smartphone industry. Google has put the new platform in the right position, continuing its trajectory. Android Pie is expected to go a long way in solidifying Google's position in the top list.

Let's know what Android Pie can offer and how it differs from earlier versions.

What is Android Pie?

Android Pie is the most advanced version of the Android operating system. We all know that Google used the names of desserts for older versions. Be it cupcakes (Android 1.5) or Oreo (Android 8.1), Google has used dessert names for various versions. From the names, we can see that they are placed alphabetically. 

Well now it's time for some pie, by pie we mean "Android Pie" Google's 9th sweet treat. After more than a year of development and testing, Google has unveiled its latest release to the world in the form of Android 9 Pie. Google has introduced a new system of navigation in its latest release Android 9 Pie. This new sweet treatment of Android OS brings both new opportunities and new challenges for Android app development.

Facts about new changes and restrictions in Android Pie for Android app developers.

Security-Based Restrictions:

To increase users' security and privacy, Android Pie imposes several restrictions such as restricted access from sensors,  permission rules related to phone calls, restricting data received from location-based scans, secret keys, and Wi-Fi scans.

These changes affect all apps running on Android Pie and throw challenges towards app developers in various fields. Developers are facing some restrictions before Android Pie launches the app.

Limited Access To Sensor Background:

Android Pie has restricted the ability to access user input and sensor data for background applications. The restriction the Android Pie system implements on your app:

• Prior to the launch of Android Pie, developers were able to use microphones or cameras, but after the launch of Android Pie, they are restricted to access them.
• Sensors that use continuous reporting modes, such as accelerometers and gyroscopes, do not receive events.
• Sensors that use on-change or one-shot reporting modes do not receive events.

Now if your app has to detect sensor events on devices running Android Pie, then you need to use the foreground service.

Restricted Access to Call Logs:

Prior to the launch of Android Pie, app developers were able to use call logs, read or write call logs, but now, permission from the call log permission group will be required to perform these tasks. In previous Android versions, application developers were given permission to access these sensitive data by taking permission from the phone permission group.

Restricted Access To Phone Numbers:

With the launch of Android Pie, the developer could not read phone numbers or phone states without first obtaining the permission of the read call log. Therefore, Android Pie is restricting developers to have easy access to phone numbers. This would restrict the Android app developer to get permission from the authority.

Restricted Access To Wi-Fi Location & Connection:

After the launch of Android Pie, it has become even more strict for scanning Wi-Fi in apps. Now, developers will have to make some more efforts to get permission for Wi-Fi scanning.

Restricted To Auto Access The Secret Keys:

The new Android Pie provides the ability to import encrypted keys securely on the keystore using the key format. The contents of the key never appear in the device's host memory as play-text because the key-master takes care of decrypting the key in the key-master.

Unified Biometric Authentication Dialog

When your application is using Fingerprint Manager, you do not need to create an authentication dialog on your own. Instead, switch to the biometric prompt. It depends on the system to display the authentication dialog. It also accepts the user's behaviour based on the chosen biometric authentication.

The Most Advanced Features Of Android 9 Pie Update

Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)

Google has its own virtual reality stage. An updated feature of virtual reality will lead customers to the Android 9 Pie operating system.

In addition, Google has long taken a shot at augmented reality with Tango. The organization gave it another twist to launch ARCore. Despite the fact that this platform is generally new, such as Apple's ARKit, the Google platform considers multiplayer encounters through two platforms, iOS and Android.

Multitasking

Regarding multitasking, Android is still in the number one position, and Android 9 Pie enables you to use two applications at all times on both your smartphone and tablet.

Personalization

One of Android's immense priorities, since its introduction, has been personalization. iOS enables you to change some extensive settings of screen backgrounds and devices, yet Android enables you to give it a very surprising view.

Multi-window on Mobile Phones

Android has reliably offered many multi-window highlights compared to iOS. It is housed in Android Pie, despite Picture in Picture (PIP), split screen, and windows flowing on some devices.

Headset Connector In Mobile Phones

The common hearing aid is the route for elimination of the connector. There is a decent classification as to Android Pie phones that still offer it. The earphone jack enables your current listening devices to play smoothly and you can tune the music on the link while charging the device.

Conclusion

Android Pie has given the user a lot of benefits for Android app developers with some restrictions and challenges. While people are using Android Pie in their Android smartphones, they do not even realize how many restrictions and challenges there are in creating apps for Android Pie.