Owners of Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge on T-Mobile should be getting the Android 7.0 Nougat soon. According to reports, the carrier has already started releasing the Android 7.0 Nougat update to its subscribers.
T-Mobile has released the update to Galaxy S7 Edge devices on its network which are running Samsung's Galaxy Beta Program. It is assumed that the update will be released to the Galaxy S7 soon as well.
Samsung revealed this through its Beta notices board in the Galaxy Beta app that stated T-Mobile models would get the official updates starting Feb. 16 via OTA. It appears that T-Mobile is the first major U.S. carrier to roll out Android 7.0 Nougat to Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge units.
According to reports, the South Korean tech giant gave the phone app a face lift. Background colors now match the contact photo which gives it a new look and feel. The battery usage indicator was also cleaned up with two additional power saving modes, medium and max, to allow the user to control how much power his Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge uses.
The Android 7.0 Nougat Update Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge also brings a new blue light filter like Apple's Night Shift feature. It warms the display color and can be accessed through the notification bar. The update also lets the user change the flashlight intensity in Quick Settings.
To gain more battery life, users can change the 2,560 x 1,440 Quad HD resolution to a lower one and even choose system font size. New toggles in the notification bar are further apart and enhance settings provide a better video viewing experience. The calendar app and Samsung Pass received a makeover as well. The Galaxy S7 Edge now comes with a new maintenance and calendar Edge Panel.
The Android Nougat will bring new features to devices, fix bugs and issues and improve overall performance. It is said to bring a tweaked UI with instant control toggles and space-efficient notifications. It comes with a quick switch and multi-window for excellent multitasking. There is a quick reply feature and notification bundling for a less cluttered control panel shade.