Android M is just around the corner
It's not really a secret that Google uses its Google I/O convention to unveil major versions of its mobile operating system known as Android. In case you were in doubt anyway, for a brief period, Google's schedule for Google I/O later this month included a mention of Android M. The sultan of search has since pulled any reference to the next Android build, but as we often say, there are no mulligans on the Internet.
The quick-fingered folks at ArsTechnica captured a screenshot of the listing before Google had a chance to yank it offline. Before it was pulled, Google's reference to Android M fell under a section titled Android for Work Update.
"Android M is bringing the power of Android to all kinds of workplaces. This opens huge new markets for hundreds of millions of devices to workers at small business, deskless workers, logistics, and warehousing jobs; all be empowered by adoption of Android devices at Work (Note: This Sandbox talk will be offered twice throughout the event. Check the schedule to confirm timings," Google wrote.
The big question is, what tasty treat will Google M be named after? So far we've had Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean, KitKat, and Lollipop. It isn't known if Google will partner up again with a player in the candy industry like it did with KitKat. Perhaps Android M&M, a candy that's seen quite a bit of TV time lately.
Beyond the name, there's of course the question of what Android M will bring to the table, and unfortunately Google didn't leak out any details. So, we'll have to wait and see.
Google I/O is scheduled to run from May 27-29.
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