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New Android Operating System Takes The Biscuit

25 August 2017 | Updated 01 January 1970
 

Google has said its next version of its mobile operating system, Android, is named after a biscuit - Oreo. Historically, Google has named each successive Android release after sweet treats like Eclair, Ice Cream Sandwich and most recently, Nougat.

Android Oreo will be promoted by a superhero character, brought in to life in time for the total solar eclipse that touched the United States. To see Android Oreo’s story, Click Here

“It’s not every day that iconic brands like Oreo and Android join forces in a way that is reflective of both brands’ personalities,” said Justin Parnell, Global Brand Director for the biscuit firm.

Building on Google’s tradition of creating giant lawn statues for every Android release, which are housed at its headquarters in Mountain View, California.

Picture: Android will be dunking a new operating system on mobiles

Article written by Robin Snow | Published 25 August 2017

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