Google releases Android M OS preview 2: Here's what's new!

Google has released a new version of its new Android M operating system. According to thenextweb.com, the new version is called Android M Developer Preview 2 which has some bug fixes and security upgrades plus some API improvements. Google has assured that when it is it will have some exciting new items for instance an improved App Permissions system that will seek permissions only when required and Android Pay, a built-in mobile payment system similar to Google Wallet but built in at the OS level.

Developer Preview 2 also includes an updated SDK with system images, documentation, and samples for developing against the latest Android M platform. SDK platform and system images (Nexus and emulator) for building and testing. You can download the updated tools from the SDK Manager, and the system images are available by over-the-air (OTA) update.

Major highlights of Google Android Developer Preview 2: 

• The Behavior Changes, API Overview, and Permissions documents have been updated to reflect the latest changes in the platform. 
• Translations of the documentation are now available. Use the language selector at the bottom right corner of any page to switch languages. Note that some of the translated docs are not yet updated for Developer Preview 2 (coming soon). The Android M code samples are also updated to account for API and behavior changes:
• RuntimePermissions / RuntimePermissionsBasic are updated to reflect latest permissions API changes, including shouldShowRequestPermissionRationale().
• FingerprintDialog adds a flow to ask for passwords when new fingerprints are added as well as a preference if the app will use fingerprints as a method of authentication.
• It has also added a new feature called ‘Doze’ which is an enhanced power-saving logic for apps that sync while the users device is asleep and support for USB Type C.

To get the new build, the users will require a Nexus 5, Nexus 6, or Nexus 9. The users who are presently running the last Android M release, they can get the new version via the built-in OTA update screen. If not, download the image and install it on the device.

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