Google may have rolled out Android M to developers for quite some time now, but as usual, the company is keeping its mouth shut about what sweet treat Android M will be named after.
That doesn't mean Google is not having fun being such a tease about what Android M is going to be called. Two Googlers, Nat and Lo, have revealed a new YouTube video that does nothing but simply highlight the enigma that is Android M's name, to the tune of a funny little jingle that also gives credit to all the other deserts that the past Android versions have been named after, from Cupcake to Lollipop.
"Android's got me hangin' on, wondering what new food would be on the lawn. All I know is that it starts with M. It keeps me guessin' again and again," the surprisingly catchy jingle goes.
There aren't any spoilers, though, and Google just makes it that much harder for us to guess which one Android M is going to be, as the jingle goes on with the long list of desserts that start with M, including Milkshake, Malt Ball, Moon Pie, Macaroon, Marshmallow, Muffin, Mocha, Madeleine, Marzipan, Mousse, Macadamia Brittle, M&M, Mocha, Mango Lassi, Milk Duds, Maple Syrup, Molten Chocolate Cake, Meringue and Molasses.
One thing is for sure, though. Google is not likely going to refer to the next iteration of Android as Molasses. Ever heard of the phrase "slower than molasses"? Google will not live to tell the embarrassing tale if Android M suddenly encounters speed issues.
Did Nat and Lo drop any hint at all? Well, there could be one that points to Marshmallow. At the end of the video, it shows a man spray painting in white what is going to be the next Android statue to grace the Google headquarters' lawn. The statue appears to be the cylindrical shape of a regular Android, with two smaller cylinders as legs, leading many to speculate that Android M is indeed going to be Marshmallow. But then again, there really is no knowing until Google reveals the final name.
With Google already working on Android M's name and statue, it is likely not going to be long before a stable version of the software is ready for release. While last year's Android Lollipop was a huge makeover, Android M focuses on smaller changes that allow users to take more control of their smartphones.
Check out Google's Android M teaser video below.
