Android N Developer Preview now rolling out for the Sony Xperia Z3

The long wait is finally over and the first set of lucky non-Nexus users who will now be able to play around with the Developer Preview will now inlcude Sony Xperia Z3 owners. Yes, Google has begun rolling it Developer Preview for non-Nexus devices so that developers will soon no longer need to own a Nexus device to begin testing and developing apps for upcoming Android releases.This is indeed a first for Google. And owners of the year old Sony Xperia Z3 will also be happy now that get early access to a Nexus-like UI that free from manufacturer customisations.All a Sony Xperia Z3 owner needs to do is install Sony's 'Xperia Companion' app on a Windows or Mac computer and then click to download the Developer Preview.It is a bit odd as to why Google chose Sony's flagship from 2014 instead of the more recent Xperia Z5, but a bigger user base could be a reason for the same.(Also Read: Android N Developer Preview released: Should you install it?)Xperia Z3 owners will now be treated to a plethora of new features that come with the Android N update including split-screen, a cleaner notifications area and much more. For now it is just the Xperia Z3 that is reported to be getting the update, but Google is expected to roll out the same to handsets from other manufacturers as well.