While we await Google 's official presentation of the new Android version on October 29th , we're receiving more clues about the new features we might see on our devices with the upcoming update. The latest known features include a system to improve device security and multi-user support.
Google is expected to unveil a new version of its mobile operating system at its October 29th event , along with several Nexus devices. This is likely Android 4.2 , an evolution of Jelly Bean rather than a radical version 5.0. We've already shared some of the features expected in this new version, but rumors continue to surface. The latest come from Android Police , which claims to have had access to a version of Android 4.2. While this is certainly not the final version, it may offer some clues about what to expect.
While there are also some minor modifications to the photo gallery , the more significant changes lie elsewhere. One of the most important is the introduction of a new security system , SELinux (short for Security-Enhanced Linux), which will help protect our devices from malware-laden applications. Essentially, it's a tool that limits user programs' access to device files and controls. It functions as an option that the device owner can enable or disable, should they wish to remove the system's restrictions.
The other major new feature concerns multi-user support , a topic much debated in recent months, ever since it was discovered that Jelly Bean already included the resources to implement this functionality. It's not particularly surprising, therefore, that Google has finally fully developed it in its next version. This is a particularly interesting option, naturally, for tablet users , devices that are much better suited to shared use than smartphones.