Trying to guess the name of the next version of Android is a fun game to play while you're twiddling your thumbs waiting for it to arrive. Last year Android L became Android Lollipop in mid-October, and the timing should be similar this year as well.

A new promotional video from Googlers Nat and Lo has some fun with the idea and gives us a sneak preview of the new Android statue at the same time - as usual the giant robot will get a spot on the front lawn of Google HQ.

Moon pie? Malt ball? Marshmallow? Macaroon? Muffin? Milkshake? These are all possibilities put forward by the clip. Considering Google signed a deal with KitKat not too long ago, M&Ms could be an interesting shout.

Dropping soon

The video says Android M is "about to drop" and "almost here" so we shouldn't have too long to wait before we find out for sure. New Nexus smartphones are expected to arrive at the same time.

The dessert and confectionery names previously picked by Google are Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean, KitKat and Lollipop. Any clues there?

Among the features in the next-generation mobile OS you'll find support for Android's version of Touch ID, better battery life management, improved permissions settings for apps and a smarter Google Now.

The best Android M feature is Google Now on Tap

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