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“One Dance” by Drake is Google Play Music’s 2016 Song of the Summer
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Whether you were enjoying a
Classic Rock Summer
with a campfire cookout or having the
Best Summer Ever
while chilling by the pool, Google Play Music helped you find a selection of summer hits to match your mood and activities, both day and night.
As we close out this year’s season of sun and fun, Google Play Music is releasing our official 2016 Songs of the Summer list, featuring the most streamed songs on our music service.
Drake took “controlla” and rose to the top of the Google Play Music charts with just “
One Dance
.”
Using data compiled from Memorial Day Weekend through August 28, the Canadian hip hop artist’s song with WizKid and Kyla is the most popular Song of the Summer on both Google Play Music’s U.S. and global lists. The Chainsmokers didn’t let anyone down as their song made the #2 slot and Twenty One Pilots is not “stressed out” as fans came along for the “Ride” to help two of their songs make the top 10.
The full list of Google Play’s most streamed songs of summer 2016 is below and if you still “need a one dance” before the summer ends, check out the
2016 Summer Dance Party
playlist on Google Play featuring these top tracks.
Google Play Global Top 10 Streamed Songs of Summer 2016
From Tokyo to Toronto, Google Play Music listeners in over 60 countries wanted “One Dance” with Drake.
1. Drake -
One Dance (feat. WizKid & Kyla)
2. The Chainsmokers -
Don't Let Me Down (feat. Daya)
3. Calvin Harris -
This Is What You Came For (feat. Rihanna)
4. Fifth Harmony -
Work from Home (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)
5. Twenty One Pilots -
Ride
6. Twenty One Pilots -
Stressed Out
7. G-Eazy -
Me, Myself & I
8. Zara Larsson -
Never Forget You
9. P!nk -
Just Like Fire (From the Original Motion Picture "Alice Through The Looking Glass")
10. Desiigner -
Panda
Google Play U.S. Top 10 Streamed Songs of Summer 2016:
Google Play Music listeners in the U.S. wanted to “Work” and have “One Dance” with Drake.
1. Drake -
One Dance (feat. WizKid & Kyla)
2. The Chainsmokers -
Don't Let Me Down (feat. Daya)
3. Twenty One Pilots -
Ride
4. Fifth Harmony -
Work from Home (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)
5. Calvin Harris -
This Is What You Came For (feat. Rihanna)
6. Zara Larsson -
Never Forget You
7. G-Eazy -
Me, Myself & I
8. Mike Posner -
I Took A Pill In Ibiza (Seeb Remix)
9. Twenty One Pilots -
Stressed Out
10. Rihanna -
Work (feat. Drake)
Posted by Elias Roman, Lead Product Manager, Google Play Music
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Android 7.0 Nougat: a more powerful OS, made for you
Monday, August 22, 2016
Today, we’ll begin rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat to Nexus devices. And with more ways to make Android your own, it’s by far our sweetest release yet.
We took a different approach to building and launching Nougat this year. For starters, we invited developers to take a sneak peek at Android N back in March, so they could bring their apps to the new platform earlier. And of course we asked you to help us come up with names for this year’s release, resulting in lots of great ideas, and a
delicious unveiling
back in June.
Android Nougat reflects input from thousands of fans and developers all over the world. There are over 250 major features in Android Nougat, but we wanted to highlight a few of the features you’ve been most excited about.
More personal
Providing more ways to customize your phone to fit your personality is kind of a big deal, and Android has been leading the way since day one (Homescreen widgets, anyone?). With Android Nougat, you’ll have even more ways to make your phone your own, including:
Expanded emoji: There are now over 1,500 different emoji built into Android, including 72 new ones, so go ahead: express yourself.
Quick Settings controls: Quick Settings gives you easy access to things like bluetooth, WiFi and the all-important flashlight. With Android Nougat, you can actually control what tiles go where, and move ‘em around to fit your needs.
Multi-locale support: Apps can tailor their content based on your locale settings. So if you speak multiple languages, for instance, then search engines can show results in each of those languages.
Expanded emoji and Quick Settings controls
More productive
Whether you’re responding to work emails or making plans with friends, Android Nougat helps you multitask with ease with new features like Multi-window, Direct reply, and Quick switch.
Multi-window: Run two apps side-by-side. The windows are resizable, too, by simply dragging the divider.
Direct Reply: Reply directly to notifications without having to open any app.
Quick Switch: Switch between your two most recently used apps by simply double tapping the Overview button.
Split-screen
More battery smarts
Starting with the release of Android Marshmallow last year, we have been making the battery smarter. That’s why we made the Doze feature even dozier with Android Nougat. Your device can now drop into lower power usage when it’s getting jostled around in your pocket or bag while on the move.*
More immersive
Android Nougat is designed with immersive experiences in mind—including support for VulkanTM (an advanced 3D rendering API) and Daydream (Google’s platform for mobile virtual reality).
VulkanTM: Games will now leap to life thanks to high-speed, next-generation graphics — all powered by your device’s multi-core processor.
Daydream: Android Nougat is ready to transport you to virtual worlds with Daydream-ready phones, headsets and controllers — all coming later this year.
More secure
As always, Android is built with powerful layers of security and encryption to keep your private data private. For new devices coming this fall, we’ve also added new features like Seamless updates, File-based encryption and and Direct Boot.
Seamless updates: New Android devices with Nougat can install software updates in the background which means you won't have to wait while your device installs the update and optimizes all your apps for the new version. And for current Nexus users, software updates now install much faster, so you won't have to wait for minutes while your device reboots.
File-based encryption: Android Nougat can better isolate and protect files for individual users on your device.
Direct Boot: Direct Boot helps your device startup faster, and apps run securely even before you unlock your device when your device reboots.
And for those of you who also want to use your Android device at work, there are also new security features for using Android in enterprise, which you can learn more about on the
Android for Work website
.
Coming soon, to a device near you
Today, and over the next several weeks, the Nexus 6, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus 9, Nexus Player, Pixel C and General Mobile 4G (Android One) will get an over the air software update** to Android 7.0 Nougat. Any devices enrolled in the Android Beta Program will also receive this final version.
And there are many tasty devices coming from our partners running Android Nougat, including the upcoming
LG V20
which will be the first new smartphone that ships with Android Nougat, right out of the box. You can learn even more about Android Nougat at
www.android.com/nougat
.
Posted by Sameer Samat, VP of Product Management, Android & Google Play
*Hey, just a reminder that actual battery performance varies and will depend on a number factors including signal strength, network configuration, battery age, operating temperature, features selected, device settings, and voice, data, and other application usage patterns.
**The Nexus and Pixel C update to Android 7.0 Nougat occurs in stages and some carriers will receive the update later than others. This update will be pushed simultaneously to devices in the Android Beta Program.
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