By Vanessa Francisco, | January 31, 2017
Samsung is expected to roll out the Android 7.0 Nougat for the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge soon and a new video shows a detailed look at what the update will bring to these devices. (Wikimedia Commons)
Samsung is expected to roll out the Android 7.0 Nougat for the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge soon and a new video shows a detailed look at what the update will bring to these devices.
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.
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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.
Samsung finally rolls out the Android 7.0 Nougat update to Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge owners around the world. Owners of Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge phones locked with U.S. networks such as T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint and AT&T are already excited to know when they will receive the Android 7.0 Nougat upgrade as well.
After several false alarms and confusion about build versions, the Android 7.0 Nougat update is on its way to these four major networks. The Galaxy S7 Active was seen running Android 7.0 and this means AT&T customers could expect an update as well.
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.
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