This week, Google launched the latest Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for Supported Pixel and Nexus Devices. Along with new sweet features, Android 7.1.1 Nougat update also brought the much-requested VoLTE support for the Pixel and Pixel XL in India. After updating to Android 7.1.1, Pixel user needs to enable Enhanced 4G LTE Mode in-order to Use LTE services to improve voice and other communications. But, Where's VoLTE for Nexus 6P? Even after Android 7.1.1 update Nexus 6P doesn't get VoLTE support for Reliance Jio. Reliance Jio has already acquired over 50 million subscribers and most of the 4G smartphone supports VoLTE in India (Even the Nexus 5x, when compared to Nexus 6P).
Google needs to push an update ASPA to enable VoLTE support for Nexus 6P.
Report: Samsung's upcoming flagship smartphone- Samsung Galaxy S8 will not feature 3.5mm headphone jack. After Motorola (Moto Z) and Apple (iPhone 7), Samsung is going to ditch the Headphone Jack and will use USB Type-C port for audio transmission.
That means you'll have to use a USB-C to 3.5mm audio adapter to make the phone compatible with your existing headphones. The report also says that eliminating 3.5mm headphone jack will help Samsung to keep Galaxy S8 thin and will also allow the device to pack in a bigger battery.
A day back, Google launched Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for Supported Nexus and Pixel Devices. Android 7.1.1 is an incremental update over Android 7.1. Google's latest Android 7.1.1 brings sweet features and improvements to stability and performance, but what's new? Check it out here-
More ways to communicate- The latest Android 7.1.1 features new emoji(s) (which already comes with Pixel and Pixel XL) that reflects the pivotal roles women play in the world, and represent a wider range of professions for both women and men.
GIFs Support-
Android 7.1.1 now supports GIFs directly from your keyboard on supported apps such as Google Allo, Google Messenger and Hangouts.
App Shortcuts- Android 7.1.1 brings you app shortcuts directly from your home screen. Launch actions on your favorite apps, such as Twitter or Google Maps, by simply long pressing the app icon.
Update(December 6):- Android 7.1.1 contains the new moves for Pixel and Pixel XL
November 22-
It seems that All Google Pixel users from Canada is getting a new Software update, which includes security update, bug fixes and two new "Moves". The two new "Moves" includes, Double-tap to check phone and Lift to check phone (Just like Moto Display).
The update costs 261MB and has a build no. NPF26J. This seems to be an experimental update and will be rolled out globally very soon.
The Asus Zenfone 3 runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow with ZenUI on the top, which can be customized via Themes, Icon Pack and more. Here's the Video showing some coolest free themes for your Asus Zenfone 3 Smartphone-
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is now Available for Pixel/ Pixel XL, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus 9, Nexus Player and Pixel C | Download the OTA, Factory Images here!
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is finally available for Supported Nexus Smartphones, Pixel C and Google Pixel and Pixel XL. The latest Android 7.1.1 Nougat firmware comes with December Security patch and bugs fixes. Verizon has already provided a changelog of this update for Pixel Phones.
The new Android 7.1.1 Developer has build NMF26O for Pixel and Pixel XL, NMF26F for Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X and NPF26H for the Pixel C, NMF26J for Nexus Player , and Nexus 9 has NMF26F You can download the Factory Images and OTA .zip from the link below. Download:- Factory Images | OTA
As tipped earlier by Rogers that the Android 7.1.1 update would go live for Pixel, Pixel XL and Nexus 6P on December 5. Well, It seems that the Canadian operator was right about roll-out date, at least about Pixels. According to Verizon, Pixel and Pixel XL users can expect an new update today with a build no. NMF26O. The update will probably feature December Security patch, bunch of fixes and improvements. We still don't know whether the update is an incremental update from 7.1 to 7.1.1 or not.
Here's the full Changelog by Verizon-
This update fixes these issues:
Customers couldn't retrieve their Visual Voicemail messages and were getting an error 9999 in some areas.
Voicemail icon notification was not displaying when a new voicemail message was received.
Device stopped playing voicemail messages over Bluetooth® after the screen timed out.
Device occasionally went to blue screen during an inbound call.
Email font was too small.
Text was garbled on the call screen/dialer and the text was corrupted on the Recent Calls and contact list screens.
This update improves:
You can now choose Cellular or Wi-Fi as your preferred way of calling while roaming internationally.
Latest Android™ security patches.
Update:- Factory Images are available now, Grab them here
Earlier this year, Asus launched the 3rd Generation Asus Zenfone i.e. Asus Zenfone 3. The Device comes in two variants 5.2" and 5.5" with 3/4GB RAM and 32/64GB Storage. In this YouTube Video, we’ll take you around the packaging of the phone, share some initial thoughts on the in-hand feel. Following the below video, there are some Unboxing Images of the Asus Zenfone 3! We have got the Zenfone 3 5.2" Gold color variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB Storage. Let's unbox the Asus Zenfone 3 Z017D!