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Speculation about the name for Android N is popping up everywhere. And now Google's internal codename has been revealed as New York Cheesecake, but that doesn't mean it will be the final name. So which tasty treat will Google pick for its update? Share your ideas in our poll below. 

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What will Android N be called? / © ANDROIDPIT

Internally, Google has a codename that it uses to refer to its new Android versions. These are usually leaked before the release of the commercial name through appearances in the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) repository. They come in the form of three letter acronyms that stand for a dessert. 

The Google codename for Android KitKat was 'Key Lime Pie' (KLP) and for Lollipop it was 'Lemon Meringue Pie' (LMP), while Marshmallow was kindly named 'Macadamia Nut Cookie' (MNC).

With Android N, the letters NYC have been unearthed, most likely referring to a tasty slice of New York Cheesecake. This three letter code, originally spotted by AndroidPolice shows the name 'nyc-dev' in several pages of the AOSP repository. 

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Internally, Google refers to Android N as 'NYC', what is dubbed 'New York Cheesecake'. / © ANDROIDPIT

In the past, these flavorsome names didn't give us any clues to the candy-themed monikers Google eventually settled on. Could this time around be different? Could New York Cheesecake be the name for Android N, or are we looking at yet another mystery with few clues to guide us? 

We want to know what you think Android N's name will be. Let us know in our poll below. 

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Can you think of any other candy names that start with the letter N? Tell us in the comments. 

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A Minnesota native, Cory's background is in writing and editing. He received his BA from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and his MA from the University of Kansas. He joined the Android community in 2009 and is excited to be contributing at AndroidPIT.

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  • Ash Anish 2
    Ash Anish May 19, 2016 Link to comment

    Nance nuts


  • Ash Anish 2
    Ash Anish May 19, 2016 Link to comment

    Nutsberry


  • 3
    Shilpi Agarwal Apr 1, 2016 Link to comment

    Nutella..


  • 24
    Deactivated Account Mar 23, 2016 Link to comment

    Maybe it will be called Nik Naks or (Nestlé) Nestum, this will be a good choice especially for a samsung device(s), because they (samsung) are like little children that have to be spoon fed when it comes to mobile devices and firmware ;-)


  • Spiralling Spiral 1
    Spiralling Spiral Mar 18, 2016 Link to comment

    noodles :))


  • 2
    cory m. Mar 18, 2016 Link to comment

    Neapolitan New York cheesecake one of each kind chocolate strawberry vanilla pistachio in a cup of java

    Cory Schmidt


    • Cory Schmidt 19
      Cory Schmidt Mar 22, 2016 Link to comment

      Well Cory, I don't know if I agree on the Android name, but I would love to eat that dessert :D


  • 9
    Luka Mar 17, 2016 Link to comment

    Nutella would be nicer, but Ferrero would have to be payed, just like Nestlé woth KitKat. But there was no (popular) desert on K, however there are tons of non-trademarked dessert names on N... So, Nougat then?

    Cory Schmidt


    • Cory Schmidt 19
      Cory Schmidt Mar 22, 2016 Link to comment

      It's a possibility :)


  • 2
    Maickel Reichwald Mar 17, 2016 Link to comment

    I still think its gonna be named Nut Cream. But Nutella could work too .

    steve


  • Roseline Zoe Grant 1
    Roseline Zoe Grant Mar 17, 2016 Link to comment

    I m ready to move on what ever come out


  • 49
    storm Mar 17, 2016 Link to comment

    Neopolitan. A layered dessert, an icecream, a modern person or location.

    Cory Schmidt


  • 2
    GARY. KUS Mar 17, 2016 Link to comment

    The best choice is NECCO , after Necco wafers roll candy !!

    Cory Schmidt


  • 33
    Luiz Henrique Mar 17, 2016 Link to comment

    Android "Nudes"


  • Arshdeep Singh Saini 8
    Arshdeep Singh Saini Mar 17, 2016 Link to comment

    These kind of questions only matter to a Nexus user. Samsung phone owners will only get mad at this...


  • surya kumar 16
    surya kumar Mar 17, 2016 Link to comment

    Whatever it is! I'm not gonna receive it.

    haki erDeactivated Account


  • 46
    Deactivated Account Mar 17, 2016 Link to comment

    Really!! most people don't even have Marshmallow that are suppose to have it, and we are talking about the next version. Goggle and the phone manufactures need to get their act together this is ridiculous.

    Deactivated AccountGints K. KulikovskisBojan M.haki erDean L.Alex SimpsonRyansurya kumar


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      Deactivated Account Mar 23, 2016 Link to comment

      And, if I may add, carriers too. They are sitting and picking their noses and we sit and wait till the end of days for a update.

      Deactivated Account


  • 16
    nightflyer2131 Mar 17, 2016 Link to comment

    Who gives a crap I'm still waiting for 6.0 for the love of God aldry!

    surya kumarDeactivated Account


  • Greg1100 24
    Greg1100 Mar 17, 2016 Link to comment

    Not bothered what it will be called- millions of Android phone owners will not get it.

    Deactivated AccountDeactivated Accountsurya kumar


    • surya kumar 16
      surya kumar Mar 17, 2016 Link to comment

      Yeah!


    • 49
      storm Mar 17, 2016 Link to comment

      You can get it when you want it. Root your phone. Install a current ROM.


  • Judah Richardson 6
    Judah Richardson Mar 17, 2016 Link to comment

    Hiroshi called it a nutty update, so Nutella would have to be it.


    • Cory Schmidt 19
      Cory Schmidt Mar 17, 2016 Link to comment

      Hey there are other nut options :)


  • Dean L. 34
    Dean L. Mar 16, 2016 Link to comment

    Nutter butter and nestle crunch are what I consider snacks, not Nutella. Most who I know use it as a spread. Just saying. My two cents.

    Ash AnishCory Schmidt


    • Cory Schmidt 19
      Cory Schmidt Mar 17, 2016 Link to comment

      You make a very good point here Dean.

      Dean L.

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