Android O to 'touch down' on Aug 21 solar eclipse

Google has confirmed to reveal the latest Android operating system, Android O, on the day when a total solar eclipse would sweep the US. The firm will be unveiling the OS through a livestreaming event from the New York City at 2:40 pm ET, reads a post on an Android page.

The teaser on the page shows a running clock for the announcement along with a tagline: “Android O is touching down to Earth with the total solar eclipse, bringing some super (sweet) new powers!”

Android O will be Google's Android version 8.0 after Android Nougat. Revealed in March, the operating system is currently at its fourth developer preview, yet without a codename.

To date, Google hasn’t officially disclosed what the “O” in “Android O” stands for, while many believe it could be Oreo. In fact, in a file caught by Android Police, Google accidentally revealed that the version will be named Oreo. However, it will only be confirmed on August 21.

The latest developer build of Android 8.0 brings a lot of bug fixes and a host of improvements for enhancing the stability.

The version is first expected to roll out on Google’s own devices such as Pixel and Nexus and later on to other Android-run device including Samsung and Nokia.