Google's not ready to unveil the name of the next release just yet. In the meantime, a subtle troll.
You didn't really expect Google to out the real name for Android N in a developer preview Easter egg, did you?
In any case, tap the "Android N" graphic under Settings > About phone on the latest N preview, and "Namey McNameface" appears. It's a reference back to a joke at this year's Google I/O keynote based on popular polar vessel Boaty McBoatface. Because why not?
More real, actual news from the fourth Android N dev preview over here.
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Android N: Namey McNameface Easter egg graces Dev. Preview 4
Nickerbockerglory! if you over-see the typo (K)
careful my W/portrait dont see through those favorite fruit of the looms if your not of age & make sure youved washed kinda sorta.
M.A.C.
Nougat.
Android 7 New York Cheesecake would work just fine.
That joke has got really old now...
I think they'll call it "Nilla"... after all, we love pure vaNilla android.
Of course, they could also call it "Napoleon" after the pastry, or "Neopolitan" after the ice cream.
But "Nilla" actually makes a lot of sense.
The second ota beta is stable for the apps I use....Got a screen shot of the namy blurb , don't know why...another useless pic....
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Can we nickname AT&T Bloaty McBloatware
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Doesn't work on my preview, though screenshots might be helpful.
Yeah, there's no graphic to tap in Settings -> About on my device (running the latest Beta preview NPD56N).
Tap the Android Version N button a few times. The large N logo will appear. Then press and hold. Namey McNameface will then appear.
Posted from my Nexus 6.
Not only that try tracing the N with your finger and watch the magic happen! Surprised no one has caught this yet.
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What happens?? I can't get the preview as I use a Verizon note 5, but you have me very intrigued
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I obviously don't have a magic finger.. Nothing happens for me
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What do you mean it's not a real name? IT'S GOING TO BE THE NAME I tell ya
Just because it's the best friggin name ever
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Lol
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I was highly sure that they would unveil the actual name in Android N DP4 and now I am wrong. Just a troll, it was just a troll. How many of us here think they're gonna adopt Nutella?
May not want to flash this if you use Android Pay. Multiple reports of problems, even though Google says it works. https://developer.android.com/preview/support.html#dp4
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It's going to be called Nestle
Back on the preview and everything works... Good stuff alphabet..
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Just uninstalled the damn preview just waiting on apps reinstalling. Took off because the Bluetooth disconnecting in the car was driving me mad plus it wouldn't connect to my band 2...
Going to install again though...
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They're really milking that aren't they, jees.
I wonder if the beach image has something to do with it. Location where the sweet comes from? Or maybe a cross-section of the treat made to look like a shore? Or am I just dumb and this is just the wallpaper on whomever's phone this is? :P
Ya probably just dumb.. :) jk that's one of the wallpapers that comes on the 6P and 5X
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I was hoping there would be some detective work to do here ;( Oh well! Would be awesome, though, if there WAS a clue in there and they could go like: and you had it on your phones all along. BOOM!
That would actually be really cool!!
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Does this build fix Wear notifications??
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Loves it
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Nerds for the win!
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Android n is going to be called Android Nexus I prdict
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All builds are named off of desserts....so no.
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Lollipop is not a dessert sir.
You obviously don't have kids
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You obviously don't know what classifies a dessert
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des·sert
dəˈzərt/
noun
the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal.
"a dessert of chocolate mousse"
Anything sweet eaten after a meal counts. a Lollipop certainly counts.
Actually Marshmallow is neither a dessert. The names are not specifically a dessert name but rather a "sweet treat" which could or couldn't be classified as a dessert. So long as it's a sweet treat. Kit kat bar dessert? Jelly bean dessert? No. Sweet treats... Yes.
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The OS is named after sweet treats, not just desserts.
Are you seriously arguing over what constitutes a dessert on an Android forum? smh
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I'm sure Google has had many a debate over this too :)