Samsung has ended the speculations about the Android Nougat update for its top devices. The Korean company has revealed the list of devices that will get the latest version of the Android OS this year.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy A8 and Galaxy A3 will be updated to Android Nougat this year, Samsung announced on its official website. However, the company did not specify what particular A8 and A3 models will get the update before the first half of the year ends.
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 owners have been waiting for the update for a long time, as they are currently stuck with the Android Marshmallow OS. There were speculations that the Note 5, which was released in August 2015, would not get the Android update, but Samsung has killed all the false talks.
Aside from the three devices mentioned above, Samsung also confirmed that the new Samsung Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, Galaxy Tab A with S Pen, and Galaxy Tab S2 LTE (unlocked) will get the Nougat. The company did not any specific release dates but promised to deliver the updates within the first half of the year.
Samsung revealed that the Android Nougat update would bring cosmetic changes and performance improvements. It will feature a cleaner Quick Panel, where users can easily locate icons. The Notifications were also improved, as they will be grouped for a better look. Direct Reply feature will be integrated.
The Android Nougat update for these devices will also allow users to access a maximum of seven applications at a time. There will be four Performance Modes available - Optimized Mode, Game Mode, Entertainment Mode, and High Performance Mode - that cAN be adjusted based on the user's preference.
Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge users received the Android Nougat update earlier this month. The update attracted positive feedback, but some users also encountered issues, Sam Mobile reported.
Some users complained that the resolution of their device dropped to 1080p and 720p. However, users can switch back to the native 2K resolution by manually adjusting the display settings.