Google is urging Android developers to optimize their apps for the new 18:9 and 18.5:9 screen aspect ratios

Samsung, with the Galaxy S8 and S8+, and LG, with the G6, are kickstarting a new trend in smartphone design which is aimed at increasing screen size, eliminating bezels, and keeping our favorite pocket computers relatively compact.

We've already discussed at length how the new screen aspect ratios are changing smartphones for the better, and how this may be turning into a broader trend, starting this year, so we'll spare you the detailed explanations here. Google seems to be of the same mind on this topic, as the company is now encouraging Android developers ...