Google rolls out Android PDK with an eye to fixing fragmentation issues
Google is looking to fix Android’s platform fragmentation by giving device manufacturers earlier access to upcoming versions of the Android OS. Starting with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, selected OEMs will receive a Platform Developers Kit (PDK) two to three months before a new version of Android is released.
Hugo Barra, Android’s director of product management said the new Android PDKs were essentially SDKs for device manufacturers — giving Google hardware partners an opportunity to get a jump on making sure new features are compatible with their devices before the a version of the OS is actually released.
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