Samsung reveals the names of devices that will receive Android 7.0 updates

After thoroughly testing beta versions of Android 7.0 firmware, Samsung released the final update for the Galaxy S7 and the S7 edge in a few markets this week. Now, Samsung has announced through its official blog post that it will release Android 7.0 updates for a bunch of smartphones and tablets.

According to Samsung, the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy S6 edge Plus, Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy Tab A with S Pen, Galaxy Tab S2 (LTE unlocked), Galaxy A3, and the Galaxy A8 would receive Android 7.0 updates before the first half of 2017. The company also showcased new features and UI design that are a part of the new update. However, Samsung could release Nougat for even more devices in the second half of 2017.

New features in the Android 7.0 firmware include a new design for notifications and quick setting toggles, improved Multi Window, Performance Mode, Samsung Pass, improved Always On Display, and much more. You can read our comprehensive list of all the new features that are included in the Nougat update.

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Asif is a computer engineer turned technology journalist. He has been using Samsung phones since 2004, and his current smartphone is the Galaxy S21 Ultra. He loves headphones, mechanical keyboards, and PC hardware. When not writing about technology, he likes watching crime and science fiction movies and TV shows.

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