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    Android N will let you block numbers at the system level without the need of a special dialer

    Android has had difficulty blocking numbers for a while now unless the OEM included that feature within their own dialer app. This wasn't a good solution though if you wanted to use a different dialer app but this will be changing soon. With Android N, you can now block numbers from calling you...
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    Google makes the Overview app cards bigger in the Android N developer preview

    With Lollipop we saw a revamped recent apps page that actually changed the name to the Overview page since it did more than just show you the recent apps that were opened. In the Android N developer preview though, this Overview page gets a small redesign that brings the cards almost all the...
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    Google adds an Emergency Info section in the Android N developer preview

    Google has added a new feature to Android N that just might save your life. It's called Emergency Info and you'll have the ability to fill out the information when you first set up Android. You'll be asked to fill out details like your blood type, allergies, emergency contact and more. Then, if...
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    Hands-on with Android N shows new features, fast animations, and a few bugs

    The Verge has already installed Android N on a spare Nexus 6P and they say the OS looks clean, speedy and the animations have been sped up "radically". They did say they experienced some crashes while exploring around the new features but with it being a Developer Preview, this should be expected.
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    Google enhances Doze in Android N to work even if the device is moving

    When Google introduced Marshmallow, we got a feature called Doze that would restrict apps from waking your device up when it was sitting still for an extended period of time. This feature will be extended in Android N, as we are learning that Doze will be to kick in when the screen "has been...
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    Android N's wallpaper can be downloaded here

    People are already installing Android N on their device and right now you can grab the stock wallpaper that comes with the developer preview
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    Google's Android Beta Program will let you receive OTA updates for Android N

    Along with the announcement of Android N, we've also learned that Google is going to launch an Android Beta Program for Android N. You'll be able to select which device you want to enroll into the program and then you'll receive an OTA update to the latest developer preview. You'll consistently...
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    Direct downloads of the Android N developer preview images are now available

    With the announcement of Android N, the factory images of the developer preview are now available for download. You can get the factory image for these supported devices right now. . . - Nexus 5X - Nexus 6 - Nexus 6P - Nexus 9 (LTE) - Nexus Player - Pixel C
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