Google plans to reveal the name of Android 8 on August 21. The company has timed the event with the total solar eclipse that will occur in North America on that day.
Google has so far only indicated that Android 8 will start with the letter “O” and guesses range far and wide as to what the name will be. Google typically names major Android versions after desserts, such as Nougat, Marshmallow, and Lollipop. Some believe the new version of Android will be called Oreo, while others think it will be Orangina or Oatmeal.
Google released a version of Android O through its developer channel earlier this summer and is expected to release the final version of the operating system when the name is revealed next week.
As per the norm, Google-branded Nexus and Pixel devices will be the first to receive the new operating system. Google will make the announcement at 2:40pm Eastern Time.
