It took a while, but one of the best features that a carrier can offer is finally here for the AT&T Galaxy S7 S7 ge: -Fi calling.
It’s a key update that joins plenty of other improvements to Android phones tablets after a brief hiatus for our regular roundup (hey, even mobile tech writers who love the job need a vacation every now then). So check out what else is new exciting to ensure your phone is all up to speed.
Each week, we compile all the major software updates to hit the Android ecosystem, including phones tablets on U.S. carriers, unlocked phones, Android ar smartwatches, Android TV devices. Making sure your device is running the latest available software is a good housekeeping practice, ensuring you have the latest features with fewer bugs gaping security holes.
AT&T
Galaxy S7, S7 ge: -Fi calling is the big takeaway in this AT&T update. It’s 44.8MB, the changelog says it adds some security updates in addition to -Fi calling.
Galaxy Tab S2: Our review of the Tab S2 found it to be a great companion. It’s now caught up with the latest version of Android, as an AT&T update brings version 6.0.1.
BlackBerry iv: For a phone that was touted as a security juggernaut, it’s curious how long the the Marshmallow update took for the AT&T variant. The unlocked version got it back in April. AT&T says to connect to -Fi for the update.
T-Mobile
Galaxy Tab S2: It wasn’t just the AT&T variant to get the latest build of Android: this E model brings Android 6.0.1 the usual round of performance improvements. T-Mobile says an over-the-air update should be ready for you.
HTC Desire 626s: A Marshmallow update is available for you. The T-Mobile support page says the update should be available for you now.
Nextbit
Robin: Nextbit has a software update available for beta testers. It allows videos to be added to the Nextbit Cloud to free up storage on your phone. This also includes the ly security updates.
Oneus
Oneus 3: Here comes another update that promises to squash a number of bugs. According to Oneus, this fixes issues with the fingerprint sensor, noise cancellation, updates the 4K video codec, addresses an alert slider/silent mode issue.
Nvidia
Shield Tablet: This update brings Android 6.0 ofessional Audio support. This means low latency audio, MIDI support over Bluetooth B, 24-bit@192kHz Stereo 7.1 HDMI output, along with additional audio improvements. You should have an even better in-game audio experience as well as when watching video.
The Nvidia update also has enhancements fixes to the Vulkan A, improves touch responsiveness, performs fixes to -Fi Bluetooth connectivity.
Sprint
HTC Desire 626s: This mid-range phone is finally making the leap from Android 5.1 to Marshmallow. The Check the HTC support page for all the details, which includes the usual round of performance improvements.
Sony
Xperia M5: Android Marshmallow is on its way. According to Xperia Blog the build includes the ne security patches along with the bump to Android 6.0.
Xperia M4 Aqua: Android 6.0.1 is the latest update for this phone. Xperia Blog says look for an over-the-air update that brings you the latest software.
Nexus
ly security updates: The OTA files for the ly security patches have been published to the Nexus factory images site. You probably know the drill by now: from the xel C to the Nexus 6 older devices in-between you can flash the latest system image with all the regular security updates.
