Android 9 Pie

The latest version of Android is out on Pixel phones and it features a new gesture system and lots of AI enhancements.

-- As reviewed by The Verge
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Product details

  • Premium look & feel with metal back cover and slim, narrow bezels. Enjoy your favorite videos on the 10.3" FHD display with TDDI technology
  • Fast and powerful Octa-Core processor with up to 2.3 GHz main frequency for quick performance
  • Never miss a moment with 8 MP rear , 5 MP front cameras, dual microphones, and 2 side speakers tuned with Dolby Atmos
  • Kid's Mode includes dedicated content for kids, with parent control and specialized eye protection. Bumpy environment and posture alerts also available
  • Stay connected with Wi-Fi 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac, 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Dual Band, and Bluetooth 5.0

PROS

+ Notification management still great
+ AI-based shortcuts
+ Better screenshots, text selection, and auto-rotation

CONS

- Gesture navigation not as smooth as it could be
- Some of the best features are Pixel-only
- Android OEMs still need to get better at releasing updates

Expert reviews and ratings

By The Verge on August 16, 2018
The latest version of Android is out on Pixel phones and it features a new gesture system and lots of AI enhancements.
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By Tom's Guide on August 10, 2018
With Android 9 Pie, Google has gifted its OS with intelligent features that don't feel like gimmicks and produced a suite of tools to promote a healthy lifestyle.
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