Key highlights:

  • Autofill option remembers your logins to get into your favorite apps at a faster speed
  • 'Picture-in-Picture' feature allows users to see two apps at once
  • Android Oreo is more secure with Google Play Protect built in

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Google finally launched the much awaited next Android mobile phone operating system late on Monday night. The rumours regarding the name were right as the new OS is called Android 8.0 Oreo, named after the cream cookie.

Some of the new features of Android Oreo include like picture-in-picture and Autofill to help you navigate tasks easily. The Autofill option remembers your logins to get into your favorite apps at a faster speed. While the 'Picture-in-Picture' feature allows users to see two apps at once.

In addition, Google's Vice President of Product Management, Android and Google Play said that Android Oreo has got stronger security protections and speed improvements that keep users safe and helps them move much faster.

Android Oreo is more secure with Google Play Protect built in, security status front and center in settings, and tighter app install controls. This will help keep the device and data safe from misbehaving apps by scanning over 50 billion apps per day.

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