Android device updates: Android O has an official beta, Nougat hits several new phones

BY GreenBot Staff

Published 19 May 2017

The eyes of the Android world were laser-focused on the Android O unveiling at I/O, but many were still waiting to get Nougat. Several phones nabbed that update this week, while those who want to get experimental with their xel or Nexus phone can do so with the latest beta build.

Each week, we round up all the major software updates to hit the Android ecosystem, including phones tablets on U.S. carriers, unlocked phones, smartwatches, Android TV devices. Make sure your device is running the latest available software so you can enjoy new features— fewer bugs security holes.

Android O Beta: Android O doesn’t even have an official treat yet, but it likely comes with plenty of bugs because it’s an initial beta. Follow our guide to get Android O up running if you have a xel, Nexus 6 5X, C, or ayer.

Verizon

Stylo 2 V: Nougat has finally come to this stylus-friendly smartphone. The Verizon update brings all the goodies in Android 7.0 along with some -specific features, such as new visual themes a quick tool to delete stylus-written memos.

Asus

ZenFone 3 Max: This is the first of the new line of Asus phones to get Nougat. The Asus update brings you Android 7.1.1, so you’ll get all those nifty features like split-screen apps, better battery performance, quick app-switching.

G5: This Nougat update is for the unlocked version of the G5. According to Android lice, some are seeing an over-the-air update hit their phones with Android 7.0 the April security update. If this hasn’t shown up for you yet, check to see if there’s an update waiting.

AT&T

HTC One M9: ones that have been around for longer than two years are often left out of big updates, but not the One M9, which is getting Android 7.0 the February security update (you can’t have it all). ok for an AT&T update to hit your device.