Android N spotted without an app drawer in official Google video

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Android fans could be in for a rude awakening when the next version of the OS arrives – the app drawer might be due for retirement.

Plenty of smartphone makers have axed the app drawer with their custom skins, but vanilla Android has always had that organised corner of the OS to hide all your apps and games.

Based on a video clip (released officially by Google, no less) that may not be the case for Android N – it’s sadly missing in action.

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