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Launching of Android Nougat 7.1 is Around the Corner

Google will be making changes to upgrade their current Android operating system on the developers preview later this month. The new search giants will have incremental updates that will be much faster than the latest ones. The new developer preview of Android Nougat 7.1 will have customised features, some of which will be made available on all Android devices and others will only be available on the Pixel.

Fingerprint Scanner Gestures

This feature will be made available on Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, and Pixel Android smartphones. This feature is unique and secure to use as we all have unique fingerprints that do not match with any other person. One of the Android phone that will benefit from this feature is Galaxy S7. The use of fingerprint scanner will be governed by some rules that the phone will interpret differently following the command. One tap on the scanner will automatically unlock the phone, a downward swipe will display the notification bar on your screen, and an upward swipe will open the tray for apps making it easier for you to select the needed app. With this new app the security of your phone will be tight as you are the only one who can get control with your unique finger prints.

Night light mode
Having a bright light on your screen at night or in dark backgrounds makes your eyes to strain. Android 7.1 Nougat will be updating a night shift mode app, which will enable the user to see the screen during the night or when in a dark surroundings. Night light will be able to eliminate the blue light which is usually found on smart phone displays, and replace it with a slightly red and yellow light which will be displayed on the entire screen. Night light will filter the blue light making it easier for the user to operate the screen without straining.

Daydream VR support

Android 7.1 Nougat will be supporting virtual reality software on Pixel phones. This VR headset will be able to mimic the real life happenings and display it live on your phone. A feature will be installed on which you can easily have access to a reality of what you are searching. This will provide the users with a better understanding of what they are looking for.

App shortcut API

There will be an improvement on touch and display performance, bug fixes, and developer focus enhancements. There will also an exciting improved features like the app shortcut when you are on the home screen. It will make it easier for you to access your apps as a short cut can be created of up to five shortcuts. This will be a very essential app when you want to multi task.

Image Key Board Support

This is a new feature that will enable users to send stickers and GIFs through the keyboard. This app will be capable of telling the keyboard the content which are supported and allow addition of a button to an app that will direct users on the system systems, making it easier to the clear unused files. This will help create more space for the new apps update. This app will also expand the content entered on the keyboard of users, give them chance to express themselves via custom stickers, and animated gifts.

Enhanced Live Wall Paper

There will be an update on your device to be updating your wallpapers in form of a preview. This will enable you to show the existing metadata like the author, description, labels, title to link new information, and new context URL. The live wall papers will can be a different combination which will be animating after a set period of time. The animation will be able to keep the user alert as the change on screen display will make you pay attention to the new update.

Joining Android Beta Programme

This scheme enables the users with the devices that support the programme to receive downloads on the latest Android version. For you to be included as part of beta programme you need to have an active Google account and a device that supports the programme. Some of the devices that support the programme includes Nexus 5X, Nexus player, Nexus 6P, Nexus 9, Pixel C, Nexus 6, and all Android phones with 4G. There will be a push on your device on the updates over the air after you sign up via the beta page. This will enable you to be receiving updates on the preview after every 4 to 6 weeks. After the user have signed up on the beta scheme, it may take you about 24 hours for you to get the latest download on your device.

Conclusion

This Google software changes is targeting to introduce multiple features that will make users to enjoy the new update. Some of the new features include; smart storage controls, new navigation buttons, night light, daydream support VR, fingerprint scanner gestures, and many more updates that are not found in Android market. The biggest addition in the operating system are new emoji, a menu that is easier to set, boosted battery life, file based encryption, and multi-tasking apps.