Google's next Android overhaul said to embrace 'notch'

Google is working on an overhaul of its Android mobile software for a new generation of smartphones mimicking Apple Inc.'s controversial new "notch" at the top of the iPhone X, according to people familiar with the situation.The Android update, due later in the year, will also more tightly integrate Googleis digital assistant, improve battery life on phones and support new designs, like multiple screens and foldable displays, the people added.A key goal of this yearis update to the Google mobile operating system is to persuade more iPhone users to switch to Android devices by improving the look of the software, the people said. They asked not to be identified discussing the private plans. A Google spokesman declined to comment.A bit short on actual details, but what's there is mostly the kind of stuff you'd expect Android to be preparing for. We're going to need to be closer to Google I/O for more concrete information.