Samsung Galaxy S7 set for Android Nougat update on January 17
Reports has it that Samsung Galaxy S7 (European model) is expected to get Android 7.1.1 Nougat next week, which will begin rolling out January 17 and it will bear model number SM-G935F.
| Samsung Galaxy S7 to get Android Nougat update on January 17 |
According to Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge will skip Android 7.0 and will be directly upgraded to latest Android 7.1.1 Nougat. While the update for Galaxy S7 Edge is likely to follow soon. Samsung had earlier released its ‘Galaxy Beta Program’ allowing Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge users to test Android 7.1 Nougat on their devices.
Android Nougat 7.1.1 was put out in the developer preview in November, while some Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge users enjoyed Nougat 7.1.1 under ‘Galaxy Beta Program. Google Android 7.1.1 has been released for the Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, Nexus 9, Pixel tablet, Nexus player and General Mobile 4G (Android One) devices signalling end of beta program.
Android 7.1.1 brings with it features such as app shortcuts, reset button, smart storage, new camera app, new emojis, support tab and moves menu. The new emoji collection in Android 7.1.1 is available in both genders.
With the update, Android 7.1.1 is bringing App shortcuts to select Nexus devices, including the Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6. Smart Storage automatically removes old backed-up photos/videos from your phone to clear up space.
While the new camera app allows automatic Exposure, Viewfinder grid modes, Smart Burst and AE/FE locking. There’s an image keyboard as well that lets users choose and send stickers, emojis and even GIFs and images from your messaging app of choice.
