Google officially revealed that the codename of Android 11 is Cake, specifically, Red Velvet Cake. Search engine giant Google dropped the tradition of naming the latest version of Android after a sweet or dessert. The same will apply to the next Android mobile operating system, officially, it will be simply called Android 11.
Android 11 Codename
Despite this, the Vice President of Android David Burke recently revealed that the latest version of Android has an internal name. In an interview with All About Android podcast, the Google executive shared that they refer to Android 11 as Red Velvet Cake. Burke clarified that this name will not be officially used.
According to Burke, Android 11 will also be referred to as Android R in open-source code for the operating system. It can be recalled that Google has an internal name for Android 10 too, which is Quince Tart. The company dropped the dessert naming scheme since they don't seem to be all the time understood by everybody.
The move is actually sensible since dessert names are usually restricted to specific regions, and some people are not entirely familiar with the dessert names. It is just sad that the search engine giant decided to drop the traditional naming of the latest Android versions after sweet treats. It is one of the things that excite the industry, particularly the Android users, and guessing the next name is always fun.
Other Android 11 Details
The more stable version of Android 11 is anticipated to arrive in September 2020. The latest version would introduce native screen recording. It is also expected to revoke permission from apps that users have not used for a while. Moreover, the latest Android version would introduce a revamped power menu.
Aside from the internal name of Android 11, Burke also shared in the interview that the new features of Android 11 will prioritize people connecting with the user on the device. He added that the latest mobile OS would integrate better with smart gadgets. Furthermore, the Google executive noted that the OS, which currently has a public beta deliver "a few things," which the executive is really excited about. He added that these will arrive by the end of the summer or between 4 and 6 weeks.
The rest of the episode, with a half-hour interview with Burke, is worth a listen for more details on what Google has in mind for the upcoming version. Find it on YouTube, or listen to the audio podcast.
