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These Samsung devices are getting Android Nougat 7.0 update next

Written by Maheen Kanwal ·  49 sec read >

Samsung has revealed the list of phones that will receive the Nougat 7.0 update next.

Samsung began rolling out Android Nougat 7.0 update for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge on January 17. The update will be expanded to additional countries and other devices in the first half of 2017. Here is a list of devices that will get the update next:

  • Galaxy S6
  • Galaxy S6 edge
  • Galaxy S6 edge+
  • Galaxy Note 5
  • Galaxy Tab A with S Pen
  • Galaxy Tab S2 LTE (unlocked variant)
  • Galaxy A3
  • Galaxy A8

With the update, devices will be able to get new improved features like faster speed, better display and much more. Android Nougat was officially released on August 22, 2016 and it was made available for Nexus devices at first.

The new features include Quick Panel, grouped notifications, multi-window view, enhanced display, smart battery options, multi-language settings, a number of new emoji, file-based encryption and more.

Samsung Pass 

Samsung Pass, the feature that works as a master key for website login on Samsung Internet, is now supported on the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. Users can use their fingerprint to log into selected websites and apps with Samsung Pass. The feature will soon be expanded to support mobile banking app integration. The availability f this feature may vary by country.

The above-mentioned devices will get the update in the first half of 2017 while other Samsung devices may receive it afterward.

Written by Maheen Kanwal
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