14 DAY TRIAL // GNU/Linux developer Arne Exton informs us today, September 15, 2016, about the availability of a new build of his RaspAnd project that lets users run Google's Linux-based Android mobile operating system on Raspberry Pi single-board computers.
RaspAnd Build 160915 is out now and it's a remastered Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow operating system engineered to run on the latest Raspberry Pi 2 Model B and Raspberry Pi 3 Model B SBCs (Single-board computers), and it appears to be faster and more responsive than previous versions.
"This new version has about the same pre-installed apps and features as in RaspAnd Marshmallow Build 160717, but it looks better, runs faster and is more responsive," says Arne Exton. "You can also run this build using a Raspberry Pi 2 computer, but for best performance you really should use a Raspberry Pi 3."
Google Play store and other GAPPS are included by default
As for the applications included in this custom Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS for Raspberry Pi devices, we can tell you that you'll find the Google Play Store if you want to install your favorite apps, ES File Explorer, VLC Media Player, Terminal Emulator, Clash of Clans, WinZIP, Spotify, Rotation Control Pro, and AIDA64.
Best of all, the GAPPS (Google Apps) package is included as well in RaspAnd Build 160915, which means that you'll have access to most of Google's services and apps, including Google Maps and YouTube. Another important change is that the Aptoide package manager has been removed from this version as it wasn't working properly.
As expected, RaspAnd Build 160915 offers built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support for Raspberry Pi 3 devices, and the developer recommends that you use a Class 10 Micro SD card when running the operating system. Detailed installation instructions and the link to the buy page can be found in the official announcement. RaspAnd costs $9 (€8).
