Google is preparing to unveil its Android M operating system at the company’s upcoming Google I/O press conference, but we’re all asking the same question: what does the “M” stand for?
Android M is set to be the company’s next OS following Lollipop, and Google’s schedule for its I/O conference has revealed that it will be a big talking point during the event. The most interesting information that can be gleaned from the schedule is the suggestion that the upcoming OS may be set to bring greater parity between Android and Google’s Chrome OS, which will see the company essentially making moves into Apple’s territory. There is no further information regarding this potential advancement for the Android OS, though it seems likely that this will finally be the year in which Android ventures further than smartphones and tablets.
However, the jury is still out on what exactly the “M” stands for in the OS’ working title. Considering each Android OS has thus far been named after a confectionery item such as KitKat and Lollipop, it has been suggested that it will either be called Milky Way or Mars. KitKat was a huge deal for Android as it was sponsored by the chocolate manufacturer itself, with that likely set to be the case this time around, unless Google pulls a swift u-turn and calls its next OS “Moon” or “Mormon” or something.
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While the description of Android M didn’t let slip many secrets regarding the new OS, it did highlight a feature called “Android at Work” that “brings the power of Android to all kinds of workplaces.” We’ll have to wait until Google I/O in order to find out what the company means by this, but it seems that Android is set to target businesses as potential consumers in what will be a bold new direction.
The Google I/O conference is set to take place between May 28th – 29th. If you’re interested in seeing where Android is headed, mark that date down in your calendar.
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