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Google officially released Android 7.0 Nougat on Monday, and that means anyone with a Nexus device should be on the lookout for the update.
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Specifically, the Nexus 6, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus 9 tablet, Nexus Player streaming device, and the Pixel C tablet should be getting the Android 7.0 update in the coming weeks, starting Monday.
As usual, owners of non-Nexus Android devices may have to wait a little longer to receive the update.
Most of the new changes are smaller, but they make a big impact on how you'll use your Android phones.
Here are all the Android 7.0 Nougat features you need to know about:
It's more streamlined and efficient, so games and general performance are better.
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Apps will install extremely quickly, and they'll take up less storage than they do now.
A "JIT Compiler" makes app installs faster and allows them to take up less space on your phone.Google
Apps you haven't used in a while will close automatically in the Recents menu, which makes it less cluttered.
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There's a Clear All button at the top of the Recents menu to close all your running apps in one go if you want to start fresh.
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Quick Switch lets double-tap the square Recents button to quickly switch between the previous app you were using and the app you're currently in.
Use two apps at the same time with Multiwindow.
You can browse through Business Insider while watching a YouTube video! The ultimate in multitasking.Antonio Villas-Boas/Business Insider
Multiwindow also works in landscape mode.
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Reply to messages straight from the notifications shade.
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Control which apps show you notifications by long-tapping on the notification itself. It's faster than going through Settings.
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Security updates will be downloaded automatically, but you'll have to restart your phone to install them.
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You'll never see this again!
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You'll be able to run Google's new virtual-reality platform with a VR headset if your phone is powerful enough. This is the biggest new feature Google announced.
Antonio Villas-Boas was a consumer tech expert with over a decade of experience testing and reviewing smartphones, tablets, computers, smartwatches, and phone carriers.ExperienceAntonio joined the Business Insider team in 2015 as a tech reporter on the news desk and moved to the service journalism team in 2020. During his time as Business Insider’s senior tech reporter, Antonio developed industry-leading battery-life tests for smartphones and tablets, and covered and reviewed hundreds (if not thousands) of products from major brands like Apple, Google, Samsung, and OnePlus since as far back as Samsung’s Galaxy S6, the original Apple Watch, and the very first Google Pixel. This decade-plus of experience has given him tremendous insights into what consumer tech truly stands the test of time and what will be irrelevant in just a few years' time (RIP The Pebble).Antonio is also an experienced deal hunter, surfacing the best discounts on phones, laptops, and smartwatches for readers during sale events like Prime Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. Previously, Antonio was a consumer-electronics analyst at PCMag and ran his own blog. Why you can trust AntonioAntonio approaches all his reviews not only as a tech expert but as a consumer himself. He reads every word of fine print in the phone carrier plans he reviews, and is deeply skeptical of deals that promise you the latest iPhone model for free. (Spoiler: it might be “free,” but you could be stuck with it for three years.)He largely recommends less expensive and small-scale fixes to upgrade your existing tech before considering buying the latest and flashiest in new tech. Antonio believes his role as the go-to “tech guy” for his family and friends extends to his readers as well; he only recommends products that have stood up to the testing process.Scripps News, NewsNation, Fox 5 DC, NBC LX, and Rich DeMuro’s “Rich On Tech” radio show have requested his commentary and expertise. ExpertiseHis expertise includes:
Phones, including the iPhone, Google Pixel, and Samsung Galaxy models
Phone accessories, including charging cables, phone cases, and protection plans
Smartwatches, including the Apple Watch, Galaxy Watch, Pixel Watch
Mobile carrier plans, including major carriers and MVNOs
Tablets, including iPads and Galaxy Tabs
Laptops and computers, including MacBooks and Windows models
Computer accessories, including mice, keyboards, and monitors
