The Android N Developer Preview released last month was Google's way to
offer developers a look at the new features of the upcoming Android
build. The company also allowed only Nexus users to sign-up through the
Android Beta Program that allowed them to test the new version, and
receive new builds as OTA updates.
If a new string of HTML from the official Android Developer
website
is to be believed, select non-Nexus devices may soon be included in the
Android Beta Program. A Reddit user in a post titled "Android Beta
Program coming to OEM partners?" included an image showing the HTML code.
The HTML code of "What's New" section
mentioned "More supported devices, including devices from OEM partners."
The complete text said, "Accompanying Android Beta Program for
consumers, starting later in the preview. More supported devices,
including devices from OEM partners. Seamless OTAs for your devices,
from initial release to final N release without flashing." We can expect
Google to officially announce support for OEM partners in Beta program
soon. It is unclear as of now how many OEM partners will be supported in
the Android N Developer Preview, and of course, OEMs themselves
probably have to develop the builds.
Last month, Google started
rolling out its first Android N update for Nexus devices enrolled in the
Android Beta Program. The first update addressed some performance
issues.