Android 7.0 Nougat

179 'Android 7.0 Nougat' stories May 2016 - October 2016

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The latest update for Google’s dialer app introduces a brand new UI, available for download now

Ben Schoon Oct 12 2016 - 3:50 pm PT

There’s going to be a lot of new UI designs on Google’s upcoming Pixel devices, and as developers sift through the leaked Pixel system images from earlier this week, we’re starting to get our hands on some of what it includes. Just the other day we got the official Pixel wallpaper, and now we’ve got a brand new version of Google’s dialer app (via Android Police).

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Android 7.1 Dev Preview launching this month for Nexus & Pixel C, consumer release in December

Abner Li Oct 11 2016 - 12:04 pm PT

First available on the Pixel and Pixel XL, Android 7.1 includues several new developer APIs that let apps add new functionality like launcher icon shortcuts. Google has now announced that Android 7.1 will launch as a developer preview later this month for existing Nexus devices and a final release is planned for early December.

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How to try Google Assistant on any rooted Android Nougat device now

Ben Schoon Oct 11 2016 - 11:01 am PT

Google Assistant is the biggest selling point of Google’s new Pixel devices, especially since it’s an exclusive. From what we’ve seen and tried with Assistant so far, Google has something impressive here, and now you can use it on any device with Android Nougat (via XDA).

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Google confirms that Verizon will handle system updates for Pixels it sells, but Google will still manage security updates

Ben Schoon Oct 6 2016 - 12:53 pm PT

One of the biggest questions surrounding Google’s Pixel that we’ve noticed people asking about is how its Verizon exclusivity will affect it. Being the only carrier Google has partnered with, we would hope that the company had pulled some strings with Verizon to keep tight control over devices sold through the carrier. But this is Verizon we’re talking about…

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Here’s everything that’s new in Android 7.1 Nougat

Justin Duino Oct 5 2016 - 4:03 pm PT

Google has finally announced the long-rumored Pixel and Pixel XL, and with them comes the latest version of Android, 7.1. This updated version of Nougat packs with it several new features — some of which are Pixel exclusive — that allow for Google Daydream functionality, seamless firmware updates, and much more…

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Motorola releases a full list of devices due for Nougat upgrades, dropping 2015 Moto G and entire Moto E lineup

Ben Schoon Oct 4 2016 - 10:37 pm PT

In the midst of Google’s big hardware day, Motorola decided to drop a list of phones that it would be updating to Android 7.0 Nougat. Motorola hasn’t been great regarding updates since falling under Lenovo, but it’s great to see the company continuing to support devices, even though it has dropped a few with this latest list…
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Google: Assistant is ‘unique to the Pixel’ for foreseeable future, Android 7.1 developer preview coming by end of 2016

Ben Schoon Oct 4 2016 - 5:03 pm PT

While unveiling the Pixel and Pixel XL today, Google spent a considerable amount of time talking about Google Assistant. Google believes that AI is going to be “the next big thing,” and the company has made Assistant the focus of all its new hardware. Many users have assumed that Google would be pushing Assistant to older Nexus hardware, but it seems that isn’t the case…

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Android Nougat factory images and OTAs finally go live for the Nexus 6, available now for download

Ben Schoon Oct 3 2016 - 2:51 pm PT

It’s been well over a month since Google released Android Nougat to the masses, but out of the eight supported Nexus devices running this latest release, one notable one has been ignored entirely: the Motorola-made Nexus 6. Luckily, that ends today.

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October security patch for Nexus devices rolling out, factory images and OTAs now available

Ben Schoon Oct 3 2016 - 2:48 pm PT

It’s the first Monday of the month, and that means it’s time for Google’s monthly slew of security patches.

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Google’s Pixel Launcher will reportedly bring rounded icons and 3D Touch-like shortcuts

Ben Schoon Sep 22 2016 - 11:29 am PT

Ahead of the release of Google’s upcoming Pixel smartphones, we’ve heard a lot regarding a new Android launcher originally known as the “Nexus Launcher”, which has now become the “Pixel Launcher” to reflect Google’s new smartphone branding. The launcher brings a new look and feel compared to standard Android launchers, but as it turns out, that’s not all it will bring…

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Google gave an Android Nougat statue to the world capital of nougat [Video]

Ben Schoon Sep 21 2016 - 8:18 pm PT

Over the years Google has gone through over a dozen different dessert names for Android including everything from Donuts to Jelly Beans to Marshmallow and more. This year Google released Android N, Nougat, and it wasn’t the choice we all expected. Nougat isn’t exactly the most famous sweet treat that starts with an N, but that’s not true everywhere in the world…

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Some Nexus 5X users experiencing boot loops after updating to Android Nougat

Stephen Hall Sep 21 2016 - 10:48 am PT

If you’re a Nexus 5X owner experiencing constant rebooting after installing an OTA update to Android 7.0 Nougat, you’re not alone. The issue has been reported by several people on the Google Product Forums, but thankfully, a Googler named Orrin has at least replied confirming that it’s a problem…

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The Galaxy S7 edge is being tested and benchmarked with Android Nougat

Edoardo Maggio Sep 20 2016 - 6:38 am PT

The latest version of Google‘s operating system, Android Nougat, has only recently surfaced in its final builds, and as you would expect, on Nexus devices like last year’s 6P and 5X. However, manufacturers are not standing still, and it looks like Samsung‘s top device is currently undergoing testings with the latest software…

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This week’s top stories: Google Pixel renders leak, Galaxy S8 rumors, new apps & updates, more

Jordan Kahn Sep 17 2016 - 10:05 am PT

In this week’s top stories: Google Pixel renders leak, Galaxy S8 rumors, new apps and updates, and much more.

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Amidst delays, Google confirms that Nougat for the Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 LTE will be available ‘in the coming weeks’

Ben Schoon Sep 14 2016 - 6:48 am PT

It’s been a few weeks since Google made Nougat official, and in the time since the company hasn’t pushed the update to all Nexus devices. It took until last week for the Nexus 6P’s OTA to fully roll out, and we’re still waiting on updates for the Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 LTE. Now the company has confirmed: we’re going to have to keep waiting…

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Marshmallow reaches 18.7%, Nougat below 0.1% in September Android distribution numbers

Abner Li Sep 13 2016 - 11:52 am PT

Released at the tail end of last month, Nougat has yet to be installed on enough devices to register in September’s Android distribution numbers. Meanwhile, Marshmallow continues its steady adoption at 18.7%, while all other versions are in decline.

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Google’s Nexus Launcher is apparently now called Pixel Launcher [Update: APKs are here]

Ben Schoon Sep 12 2016 - 11:35 am PT

Google’s Nexus Launcher was leaked last month giving us a sneak peak of what Google has in store for its 2016 Nexus launch. At the time, the Nexus Launcher name made sense, but in the weeks since we’ve heard a lot of new information about Google’s upcoming devices and odds are, the company won’t keep the Nexus branding…

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Action Launcher 3.9 released, brings Nexus Launcher features and more to all users [Video]

Ben Schoon Sep 11 2016 - 6:04 am PT

Just days after Google’s upcoming Nexus Launcher hit the web, developer Chris Lacy had already brought the look and many of the features into a beta version of his own launcher, Action Launcher 3. Now that beta is no longer a beta, with the full release of Action Launcher 3.9…

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Nextbit Robin gets official Paranoid Android ROM support, Nougat coming soon

Justin Duino Sep 10 2016 - 12:21 pm PT

Paranoid Android is a ROM that gets a lot of attention from the Nexus, Oppo, and OnePlus communities due to its stock Android appearance and useful features added atop Google’s mobile operating system. With today’s announcement, the hard-working people at Paranoid have announced official support for the Nextbit Robin…

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Early Android Nougat ROMs are available now for the 1st and 3rd generation Moto G

Ben Schoon Sep 7 2016 - 8:50 pm PT

Since releasing last month, ROMs based on Android Nougat have been popping up for various devices over on XDA. We’ve already seen tons of options for devices such as the Nexus 4, OnePlus One, OnePlus 3, and much more. Now the talented folks over at XDA have developed early Nougat-based ROMs for two different generations of Motorola’s best-selling Moto G.

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First Nougat security patch rolling out with September update, factory images and OTAs now available

Abner Li Sep 6 2016 - 11:57 am PT

The first Android security patches for Nougat devices are rolling out now as part of the September security update. With Google having yet to upload the Android 7.0 factory images for some Nexus devices, there are several patches for Marshmallow.

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Another source says that Android 7.1 will ship on the upcoming Pixel phones

Ben Schoon Sep 6 2016 - 5:51 am PT

With just under a month between now and the release of Google’s 2016 “Pixel” devices, we’re continuing to learn more and more about the upcoming smartphones. We’ve known the specs for a while, the designs, and most recently, the names. Just a couple of weeks ago we also heard that Google would be releasing Android Nougat’s first maintenance release along with these phones, and now another source has helped to confirm that…

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Unofficial Nougat-based CyanogenMod 14 ROMs land on the OnePlus 3 and first gen Android One devices

Ben Schoon Sep 5 2016 - 2:25 pm PT

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It’s been a few weeks since Android 7.0 Nougat went official and since the source code went public developers over at XDA have been hard at work creating ROMs for various devices based on the OS. Just a week ago we saw builds pop up for older devices such as the Nexus 4, OnePlus One, and even the Raspberry Pi 3.

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This week’s top stories: Exploding Galaxy Note 7 recalls, Nexus/Pixel phones, Android Nougat, & much more

Jordan Kahn Sep 3 2016 - 9:06 am PT

In this week’s top stories: Samsung recalls some Galaxy Note 7 units due to exploding batteries, new Android devices are unveiled at IFA in Berlin, and Google prepares to launch its new Nexus devices with “Pixel” branding.

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