1/11Android 7.0 Nougat: Hottest 10 features of Google’s latest OS
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Google’s latest Android version Nougat is out of beta. The Android 7.0 Nougat will start rolling out worldwide starting with Nexus devices. Introduced in March as Android N, the all-new OS boasts of a host of new features. These improvements in terms of performance, battery & data, notifications, security, productivity, accessibility and more.
Here are the top 10 Android 7.0 Nougat features that are totally worth checking out.
2/11Multitasking support
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Android devices by manufacturers like Samsung and LG have supported multiple apps in the same window for a long time. However, with Nougat, Google is finally making it a native OS Android.
Android Nougat will allow users to open two apps in split-screen mode on not just Nexus devices, but also other devices that are eligible for the update. The OS will intuitively gauge and change the display of various apps and users can recreate it too, with new dimensions.
For example, users can post tweets and watch a video on YouTube at the same time.
Android Nougat will allow users to open two apps in split-screen mode on not just Nexus devices, but also other devices that are eligible for the update. The OS will intuitively gauge and change the display of various apps and users can recreate it too, with new dimensions.
For example, users can post tweets and watch a video on YouTube at the same time.
...READ MOREFor example, users can post tweets and watch a video on YouTube at the same time.
Android Nougat will allow users to open two apps in split-screen mode on not just Nexus devices, but also other devices that are eligible for the update. The OS will intuitively gauge and change the display of various apps and users can recreate it too, with new dimensions.
For example, users can post tweets and watch a video on YouTube at the same time.
3/11More Quick Settings options
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Android N supports more Quick Settings when you slide down the notifications pane. You can have up to nine toggles in a single Quick Settings screen, and access even more by swiping to the right.
4/11Improved Google keyboard
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Google keyboard is also getting some new features in Android N. The search giant is bringing new themes for the keyboard, which users can further customize by adding or removing borders between keys or by adding colours. Android N also includes new emoji characters that are Unicode 9 certified.
5/11Revamped notifications
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This is probably one of the biggest updates coming in Android N. The new mobile operating system brings an enhanced notification panel from where users can directly reply to chats, and expand them in more ways than what is currently possible in Android Marshmallow.
This allows access to more options and quick toggles without swiping down the notification shade twice.
This allows access to more options and quick toggles without swiping down the notification shade twice.
...READ MOREThis allows access to more options and quick toggles without swiping down the notification shade twice.
6/11Better battery life
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Doze, a feature that was introduced with Android Marshmallow, is getting a few improvements of its own with Android 7.0. In Nougat, Doze will work not only when your phone is not in use, but also when the screen is turned off. This is expected to improve the battery life of devices running on the latest version of Google’s mobile OS.
7/11All-new recent apps
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The recent apps button at the bottom of the screen has remained largely one-dimensional in terms of function. However, that’s changing with Android Nougat. The latest Android release lets you open last-used app by double-tapping the recent apps button. Also, double-tapping the button when an app is already open will take you to the app you had opened just before.
You can sift through the apps by hitting the recent apps key successively. When you stop tapping the key, the selected app will open in full-screen.
...READ MOREYou can sift through the apps by hitting the recent apps key successively. When you stop tapping the key, the selected app will open in full-screen.
8/11Better native file manager
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Android got a native file manager with Marshmallow (even though file manager apps have been available on Google Play Store for quite a long time). However, it’s been quite basic and does not let you do much other than exploring folders and copying files. With Nougat, the native file manager is getting
new features.
Among these are hamburger menus, searchability by file types and folders, the option to move and share files and Google Drive integration. You can even have multiple instances of the file browser open at the same time.
...READ MOREAmong these are hamburger menus, searchability by file types and folders, the option to move and share files and Google Drive integration. You can even have multiple instances of the file browser open at the same time.
9/11Block phone numbers at system level
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Android Nougat allows users to block phone numbers at the system level, directly from apps like Dialer, Hangouts and Messenger. If a number has been blocked at system-level, other apps on the device will also block it without any action required from the user’s side. Moreover, even third-party apps will block these numbers automatically.
What this means is that a number blocked via the Dialer app will also be blocked by apps like Messenger and WhatsApp automatically.
...READ MOREWhat this means is that a number blocked via the Dialer app will also be blocked by apps like Messenger and WhatsApp automatically.
10/11Show emergency contact details and medical info on lockscreen
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A potentially life-saving feature of Android Nougat is the ability to have crucial medical info shown on the lockscreen.
Users can go to Settings and select the Emergency Information option. There’s also an option to fill in the emergency contact details. The medical information and emergency contact will visible on the lockscreen and the Emergency dialer is used.
...READ MOREUsers can go to Settings and select the Emergency Information option. There’s also an option to fill in the emergency contact details. The medical information and emergency contact will visible on the lockscreen and the Emergency dialer is used.
11/11Minor changes in Settings
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Android N brings a few changes to the Settings app. These include a new night theme, data saver that blocks background data consumption and provision for display calibration, as well as screen zooming.
TOI Tech| Robin Sinha | Aug 23, 2016
1/9Android Nougat: 8 devices set to get Android’s next big update first
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Google’s next big Android update is here. The company has announced that its Android 7.0 Nougat OS update has moved out of beta and will start rolling out to general users.
The company has also revealed the names of eight devices that will be getting the taste of Nougat within the next coming weeks.
The list includes not only the Nexus devices, but also some non-Google smartphones. Here are devices set to get Android’s latest version
...READ MOREThe company has also revealed the names of eight devices that will be getting the taste of Nougat within the next coming weeks.
The list includes not only the Nexus devices, but also some non-Google smartphones. Here are devices set to get Android’s latest version
2/9LG V20
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Yes, LG V20 will be the first non-Google smartphone to come with Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box.
Although LG has not yet mentioned any specifications details of the handset, it is being said to feature dual-camera setup, dual screen like the LG V10.
It is also likely to arrive with Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor. LG says it would launch the V20 next month.
...READ MOREAlthough LG has not yet mentioned any specifications details of the handset, it is being said to feature dual-camera setup, dual screen like the LG V10.
It is also likely to arrive with Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor. LG says it would launch the V20 next month.
3/9Nexus 6P
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The Huawei-made Nexus 6P was launched last year in October and is the first Nexus device to come with a fingerprint sensor and sport a metal body.
Some of the key features are 5.7-inch QHD display, 32GB inbuilt storage, 3GB RAM, 12MP rear camera, 8MP front-facing camera, Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor and 3450mAh battery.
...READ MORESome of the key features are 5.7-inch QHD display, 32GB inbuilt storage, 3GB RAM, 12MP rear camera, 8MP front-facing camera, Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor and 3450mAh battery.
4/9Nexus 5X
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The Nexus 5X was made by LG and launched alongside the Nexus 6P.
The handset is less-powerful than the Nexus 6P in terms of specifications.
It features a 5.2-inch full-HD display, hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, 12MP rear camera, 5MP front-facing camera and 2700mAh battery.
...READ MOREThe handset is less-powerful than the Nexus 6P in terms of specifications.
It features a 5.2-inch full-HD display, hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, 12MP rear camera, 5MP front-facing camera and 2700mAh battery.
5/9Nexus 6
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Google Nexus 6 came back in 2014 and was made by Motorola. In terms of design, the handset looks similar to that of Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen).
Some of the key features of the smartphone are 5.9-inch QHD display, quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, 13MP rear camera, 2MP front-facing camera and 3220mAh battery.
...READ MORESome of the key features of the smartphone are 5.9-inch QHD display, quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, 13MP rear camera, 2MP front-facing camera and 3220mAh battery.
6/9Nexus 9
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The Nexus 9 tablet launched parallel to the Nexus 6 in 2014 and was made by HTC.
The tablet sports 8.9-inch QXGA (2048x1536 pixels) display, dual-core Nvidia Tegra K1, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, 8MP rear camera, 1.6MP front-facing camera and 6700mAh battery.
The tablet sports 8.9-inch QXGA (2048x1536 pixels) display, dual-core Nvidia Tegra K1, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, 8MP rear camera, 1.6MP front-facing camera and 6700mAh battery.
7/9Nexus Player
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The Nexus Player set-top box also came at 2014 and was manufactured by Asus.
It came with a voice-based remote controller as well. It was the company’s first attempt at Android TV and featured quad-core Intel Atom processor, clubbed with 1GB RAM.
8GB storage, Google Cast also featured in the device. Google discontinued selling the Nexus player in May this year.
...READ MOREIt came with a voice-based remote controller as well. It was the company’s first attempt at Android TV and featured quad-core Intel Atom processor, clubbed with 1GB RAM.
8GB storage, Google Cast also featured in the device. Google discontinued selling the Nexus player in May this year.
8/9Pixel C
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Google Pixel C tablet came out with Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P smartphones.
The convertible tablet feature 10-inch with 2560x1800 pixels, Nvidia Tegra X1 SoC, 3GB RAM, 32GB of inbuilt storage, 8MP rear camera and 2MP front-facing camera.
...READ MOREThe convertible tablet feature 10-inch with 2560x1800 pixels, Nvidia Tegra X1 SoC, 3GB RAM, 32GB of inbuilt storage, 8MP rear camera and 2MP front-facing camera.
9/9General Mobile 4G (Android One)
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General Mobile 4G is the company’s first Android One smartphone that will receive Android 7.0 Nougat.
It was launched in May this year in Europe. It comes with 5-inch HD display, quad-core Snapdragon 410, 2GB of RAM, 13MP rear camera, 5MP front-facing camera, 16GB of inbuilt storage and 2500mAh
It was launched in May this year in Europe. It comes with 5-inch HD display, quad-core Snapdragon 410, 2GB of RAM, 13MP rear camera, 5MP front-facing camera, 16GB of inbuilt storage and 2500mAh
battery.
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