Google has taken the beta label off Android 7.0 Nougat, and the latest version of the company’s mobile operating system should begin rolling out to a number of devices soon.
But Google is dropping support for two popular, but aging devices. The company has no plans to offer Android 7.0 for the Nexus 5 smartphone or Nexus 7 (2013) tablet.
Of course, once Google releases the source code for Android 7.0, it’ll probably just be a matter of time before independent developers start porting the operating system to run on those devices. But you won’t get over-the-air security updates or support from Google.
Android 7.0 brings a number of new features including a customizable Quick Settings Panel, a Direct Reply feature that lets you respond to notifications without opening an app, and native support for multi-window features, such as viewing two apps on the screen at the same time.
Google will begin rolling out updates for a number of devices today, including the Nexus 6, Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, Nexus Player, Google Pixel C, and General Mobile 4G (Android One).
If you have a phone that’s eligible for the Android Beta program, including the Sony Xperia Z3 or LG G5 (in Korea), you should also receive Android 7.0 soon.
Google says the first phone to ship with the operating system pre-installed will be the LG V20. But Google is also expected to announce two new Nexus phones in the coming months.
via Android Developers
