Android Oreo begins public testing

Named after the famous chocolate biscuits, the new software will feature picture-in-picture modes, redesigned emojis and notification dots

Android Oreo
Android P replaces the mobile operating system known as Oreo
(Image credit: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Oreo)

A major update to Android smartphones and tablets is on the horizon as public beta testing starts for its new 8.0 Oreo operating system.

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