Android 7.0 Nougat- The wait is over!!
After a lengthy Developer Preview program starting in March, the
final version of Android 7.0 (codenamed "Nougat") is finally launching
today. The OS update will slowly begin to rollout to devices over the
next few weeks. This year, Google is adding even more form factors to
the world's most popular operating system. After
tackling watches, phones, tablets, TVs, and cars, Nougat brings platform
improvements aimed at virtual reality headsets and—with some help
from Chrome OS—also targets laptops and desktops.
For Android's primary platform (still phones and tablets), there's a
myriad of improvements. Nougat brings a new multitasking split screen
mode, a redesigned notification panel, an adjustable UI scale, and
fresh emoji. Nougat also sports numerous under-the-hood improvements,
like changes to the Android Runtime, updates to the battery saving
"Doze" mode, and developer goodies like Vulkan and Java 8 support.
More personal
Providing more ways to customize your phone to fit your personality is
kind of a big deal, and Android has been leading the way since day one
(Homescreen widgets, anyone?). With Android Nougat, you’ll have even
more ways to make your phone your own, including:
- Expanded emoji: There are now over 1,500 different emoji built into Android, including 72 new ones, so go ahead: express yourself.
- Quick Settings controls: Quick Settings gives you easy access to things like bluetooth, WiFi and the all-important flashlight. With Android Nougat, you can actually control what tiles go where, and move ‘em around to fit your needs.
- Multi-locale support: Apps can tailor their content based on your locale settings. So if you speak multiple languages, for instance, then search engines can show results in each of those languages.
More productive
Whether you’re responding to work emails or making plans with friends,
Android Nougat helps you multitask with ease with new features like
Multi-window, Direct reply, and Quick switch.
- Multi-window: Run two apps side-by-side. The windows are resizable, too, by simply dragging the divider.
- Direct Reply: Reply directly to notifications without having to open any app.
- Quick Switch: Switch between your two most recently used apps by simply double tapping the Overview button.
More battery smarts
Starting with the release of Android Marshmallow last year, we have been
making the battery smarter. That’s why we made the Doze feature even
dozier with Android Nougat. Your device can now drop into lower power
usage when it’s getting jostled around in your pocket or bag while on
the move.
More immersive
Android Nougat is designed with immersive experiences in mind—including
support for VulkanTM (an advanced 3D rendering API) and Daydream
(Google’s platform for mobile virtual reality).
- VulkanTM: Games will now leap to life thanks to high-speed, next-generation graphics — all powered by your device’s multi-core processor.
- Daydream: Android Nougat is ready to transport you to virtual worlds with Daydream-ready phones, headsets and controllers — all coming later this year.
More secure
As always, Android is built with powerful layers of security and
encryption to keep your private data private. For new devices coming
this fall, we’ve also added new features like Seamless updates,
File-based encryption and and Direct Boot.
- Seamless updates: New Android devices with Nougat can install software updates in the background which means you won't have to wait while your device installs the update and optimizes all your apps for the new version. And for current Nexus users, software updates now install much faster, so you won't have to wait for minutes while your device reboots.
- File-based encryption: Android Nougat can better isolate and protect files for individual users on your device.
- Direct Boot: Direct Boot helps your device startup faster, and apps run securely even before you unlock your device when your device reboots.
Coming soon, to a device near you
Today, and over the next several weeks, the Nexus 6, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P,
Nexus 9, Nexus Player, Pixel C and General Mobile 4G (Android One) will
get an over the air software update** to Android 7.0 Nougat. Any
devices enrolled in the Android Beta Program will also receive this
final version.
And there are many tasty devices coming from our partners running Android Nougat, including the upcoming LG V20
which will be the first new smartphone that ships with Android Nougat,
right out of the box. You can learn even more about Android Nougat at www.android.com/nougat.
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