Every year a major update to Android is released. This year's update is called Android Nougat. This is following the theme of dessert-inspired names. Android 7.1.1 is rolling out to Google's Pixel and Nexus smartphones, in drag with improved performance, new emojis, and plenty of other sweet surprises.
Unlike previous updates, this update was first released to developers with a public preview beta programme that means early access to the new version of Android. Now it has been released to Nexus devices.
Devices which are eligible for the Android 7.1.1 update are receiving an over-the-air update automatically.
Android 7.1.1 Nougat was firstly launched in developer preview as part of the Android Beta Program. Google made a statement in a blog post announcing the release saying, "We're continuing the model we used in N and earlier releases."
"We're delivering the initial Developer Preview at Beta quality for the Nexus lineup of devices." The program will continue, but Google still has to announce details of the next Android Nougat.
If you want to install the latest update then you've got two options. First is by ordering a Pixel or Pixel XL from Google's website or Verizon. The other is buying a supported Nexus device: the Nexus 6, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, and Nexus 9 as all of these phones will receive the update to Android 7.1.1.
There plenty of new features coming with the latest update, according to DigitalTrend, a new Moves menu in Android's Settings menu include a number of actions that can be initiated by gesture. You can launch the camera by pressing the power button twice and switch in and out of selfie mode by double-twisting your wrist. You can also lift your phone to quickly check your notifications.
Image Keyboard will let you choose and send content like stickers, emojis, GIFs, and pictures from your messaging app of choice. It's supported within Google's Allo, Hangouts, and Messenger with third-party support "
Android 7.1.1 also includes a brand-new camera app. White balance presets, exposure compensation, Automatic Exposure, Automatic Focus locking, viewfinder grid modes and Smart Burst are also some features of the latest update.
