It seems as if Google is on the point of begin over, of us. Or possibly extra appropriately, they already did and we’re all simply behind the occasions. Particulars are out, pointing to Android 16 being codenamed Baklava, a flaky layered dessert that originated in eighth century BC Assyria, in accordance with a quick Googling on the topic.
Newly shared code factors to Android 16 not that includes a dessert that begins with W, which might have appeared like a secure guess. We began at Android 1.5 as Cupcake, and since then, we’ve been going easily in alphabetical order, clearly getting in the direction of the tip of letters. One thing wanted to be carried out.
As a stroke of excellent timing, which is why I discussed this transfer ought to have been foreseen, Google’s personal naming system for Android builds modified throughout Android 14’s growth. This information comes from Mishaal Rahman and he does a superb job of explaining Google’s scheme right here, so I’ll let him clarify it.
In case you’ve been following Android platform growth information these days, you’ll have heard of one thing known as the trunk steady venture. With out getting too technical, the way in which that Google develops Android has considerably modified. The primary Android model to be launched as a part of the trunk steady venture was Android 14 QPR2 again in March, which is why that launch used a really totally different construct ID naming scheme. As an alternative of getting construct IDs that began with the letter “U” for Upside Down Cake, Android 14 QPR2 had construct IDs that began with the letter “A.”
With this new scheme, it’s anticipated that Android 16 builds will begin with the letter B, therefore the beginning over firstly of the alphabet and now arriving on the letter B. That makes sufficient sense, yeah? Google doesn’t make an enormous deal in regards to the codename anymore prefer it used to. Heck, we used to have precise model partnerships, like we did with KitKat and Oreo. These have been good occasions.
I’ve possibly had baklava twice in my life? I’ll have to go seek for some quickly and familiarize myself with it. What’s your tackle the identify?
// Android Authority | Picture: Fashionable Honey
