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Android 8.1 (API level 27) was released on December 5, 2017. Here are some of the key features and changes:
New Features:
- Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode: Allows users to watch videos or use apps in a small window while still using other apps.
- Autofill API: Enables apps to provide autofill functionality for user data, such as login credentials.
- Java 8 language features: Android 8.1 includes support for Java 8 language features, such as lambda expressions and method references.
- Improved battery life: Android 8.1 includes several power-saving features, such as a new battery saver mode and improved power management for apps.
- Enhanced security: Android 8.1 includes several security enhancements, such as improved encryption and secure boot.
Changes:
- Default font: Android 8.1 uses the Open Sans font as the default font.
- Notification shade: The notification shade has been redesigned to make it easier to use and more visually appealing.
- Settings app: The Settings app has been redesigned to make it easier to navigate and find settings.
- Google Play Store: The Google Play Store has been updated to include a new design and features, such as a "Discover" tab and improved app recommendations.
API Changes:
- Android Support Library: The Android Support Library has been updated to include several new features and improvements.
- Android Architecture Components: The Android Architecture Components have been updated to include several new features and improvements.
- Java 8 language features: Android 8.1 includes support for Java 8 language features, such as lambda expressions and method references.
Devices:
Android 8.1 was released for several devices, including:
- Google Pixel and Pixel XL
- Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL
- Google Pixel C
- Nexus 5X
- Nexus 6P
- Nexus 9
- Nexus Player
Note that not all devices may have received the Android 8.1 update, and some devices may have received a different version of Android 8.