So you still got app shortcuts, picture - in - picture, notification dots,
better autofill, Android Instant Apps, more diverse emojis, Smart Storage, Phone + Chat support built in and more.
Better Autofill APIs: Android O is expected to make filling in forms and passwords online easier, with Autofill software built right into apps.
There are the standard Oreo features such as notification channels,
better autofill support and themed media notifications, but also new launcher and gallery features.
Not exact matches
Platform support for
autofill means
better security and a powerful way for an application to store repetitive information.
Android O offers of a slew of new features including background limits, notification channels and dots,
Autofill APIs, Picture in Picture, XML font resources, downloadable fonts, emoji compatibility, autosizing textview, adaptive icons, Webview enhancements, AAudio API, high - quality Bluetooth audio codecs, wide - gamut color for apps, and Google Play Protect, as
well as Java 8 APIs and runtime optimizations.
Android Oreo offers of a slew of new features including background limits, notification channels and dots,
Autofill APIs, Picture in Picture (see two apps at once), XML font resources, downloadable fonts, emoji compatibility, autosizing textview, adaptive icons, Webview enhancements, AAudio API, Google Play Protect, high - quality Bluetooth audio codecs, wide - gamut color for apps, security status in settings, and tighter app install controls, as
well as Java 8 APIs and runtime optimizations.
This update brings native picture - in - picture mode,
better notifications, an
autofill system for password managers, plus some of the new stuff that Samsung brought to the Galaxy S8.
Android Oreo brings a ton of useful features such as
better battery life / memory usage thanks to strict background app limitations, a picture - in - picture mode, notification channels, quicker boot times, and an
Autofill API for password managers.
Google is adding new APIs to implement an
Autofill service as
well.
And Google's software will
better be able to remember logins and passwords thanks to enhanced
autofill functions.
Android Oreo has a
good number of them, be it picture in picture mode, notification channels, notification dots,
autofill and many others.
Hopefully we'll start to see our favorite password management apps roll out with updates for the
Autofill Framework, but given that this is only a Developer Preview, it's
best to give those developers time to get it working.
Google Chrome provides a more feature - rich password - saving feature than Internet Explorer does, as
well as an
autofill feature that can also keep track of your credit card details.
Generally speaking, the Android Oreo update for both Sprint's and Verizon's Note 8 variants should provide
better performance and stability, improved battery life, as
well as a variety of new features such as Picture - in - Picture mode for running two applications at the same time, Notification Dots, and
Autofill.
In LastPass's case, that long - term solution comes in the form of Android Oreo's
Autofill API that allows for nearly the same (and sometimes
better) experience as what's currently offered with LastPass's App Fill feature.
If you are letting someone else use your iPhone to browse the internet, it might be a
good idea to disable iCloud Keychain's
AutoFill feature temporarily.
The new build adds improvements to Quiet Hours, which will automatically dial down notifications, as
well as a host of other improvements such as
autofilling forms in Microsoft Edge.
The update brings a boost in performance and system enhancement as
well as features like
Autofill, Smart text selection, support for Android Instant apps and new emojis.
The update to Oreo also adds features such as Picture in Picture mode,
Autofill, Notification Dots, Android Instant Apps, Notification channels, increased battery life due to reduced background activity as
well as enhanced security along with other performance - based improvements.
Likewise, Android Oreo will include support for Neighborhood Aware Networking and features
better energy management thanks to new restrictions on background tasks, while new form
autofill and speed optimizations will make things even more efficient.
The OnePlus 5T's software experience is already pretty fantastic, but additions like picture - in - picture, Google's
Autofill API, and adaptive notification icons will only make it
better.
Well, one developer hasn't wasted much time showing what its implementation of one major Oreo feature will look like: AgileBits, Toronto - based creator of popular password manager, 1Password, has uploaded a proof - of - concept showing off the new
Autofill API.
Some of the regular Android 8.0 features include picture - in - picture (PIP) multitasking support for apps,
autofill for quickly entering usernames and passwords inside apps, and enhanced limits on background apps for reduced battery drain and
better device performance.
Autofill of passwords and form data is available in the Android version of Chrome, as
well as the LastPass browser.
Other important features include
Autofill framework for logins and passwords, picture - in - picture mode for even
better multitasking, notification dots, and Android instant apps.
Other notable features include the ability to track users indoors (with proper permissions) using Wi - Fi Round - Trip Time (RTT), as
well as improvements to
autofill, the Neural Networks API, and power efficiency.
Along with bug fixes, this preview includes new APIs that allow password managers to enhance the
Autofill user experience using
better dataset filtering, input sanitization, compatibility mode, and more.
Aside from that, videos now support picture - in - picture mode, there is new emojis,
autofill for passwords has been improved, and boot times should be much
better.
Android Oreo also brings
better security as
well as some nifty features like
Autofill, Picture - in - Picture, and a brand new line of emojis (which includes a hijabsta emoji!).
Additionally, Android 8.0 Oreo features Picture - in - Picture (PiP) support for videos, notification dots so you never miss what's important to you, a fully redesigned emoji set, adaptive icons for a more consistent look and feel,
better privacy and security, as
well as support for
Autofill to remember your logins, with your permission.
Users can expect staple Oreo features such as Notification Channels, picture - in - picture support and
better support for
autofill applications.