Google is pushing developers to embrace the Galaxy S8's 18.5:9 aspect ratio

There has been something of a trend in recent years for phones to grow taller and slimmer. Aspect ratios are changing, and the familiar 16:9 is being met by the LG G6's 18:9 (oh, ok, 2:1) and, in the case of the Samsung Galaxy S8, 18.5:9. Google sees these emerging aspect ratios as the start of a trend rather than obscure rarities, and it's encouraging developers to embrace them fully. The new "super widescreen" aspect ratios are being used, according to Google, "to deliver more engaging viewing experiences." The arrival of these new screen sizes is described as "Android OEMs… [Continue Reading]