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While users are quite familiar with Android Pie, Android Oreo, etc., few know about Android Go. Let's delve into it!
What is the Android Go operating system?
Android Go is a software project by Google, designed specifically for smartphones/tablets with low configurations or 1 GB RAM and above.
Another full name for Andoird Go is Android Go Edition.
Android Go is a trimmed version of Android 9 Pie or Android 8 Oreo, consisting of 3 optimized parts: Operating System - Play Store - Bundled Google Apps, to fine-tune for smoother performance on low-end devices.
How many versions does Android Go have?
As of now, Android Go has two versions:
- Android 8 Oreo (Go Edition)
- Android 9 Pie (Go Edition)
In each version, the operating system is updated with the latest features of Android Oreo or Pie (for user experience, operations, features, etc.) but overall, still retains the unique characteristics of Go Edition: Interface and bundled applications.
What are the differences compared to regular Android?
1. Operating System:
The operating system on Android Go is tailored to occupy only about half the storage space, allowing users to have more free space to install apps, games, etc., more comfortably.
Devices running Android Go can open apps 15% faster than the regular version. Additionally, in this operating system, Google also enables the 'data saver' feature by default to make apps and system services consume less mobile data.
2. Play Store:
The Play Store on Android Go devices still offers the same content as the regular version, but it is optimized and features highlighted app recommendations tailored for Android Go devices.
3. Applications:
Android will come with its own lightweight, memory-efficient apps such as YouTube Go, Google Maps Go, and Gmail Go by default.
Additionally, it will include special apps like Files Go, Google Go, or dedicated virtual assistants.
Pros and Cons of Android Go
Pros: Smooth, memory-saving, simple, and user-friendly for easy adaptation.
Cons: Lacks some features and has certain limitations:
- Some images may appear blurry due to data optimization.
- Compatibility with certain apps or games is still limited, and errors may occur during use.
- The data saving feature will not work in Incognito mode.
- Some websites may encounter issues locating your position,...
Which devices support Android Go
Currently, only budget smartphones are equipped with this operating system, notably Samsung and Xiaomi.
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