Android 7.0 Nougat: Top useful features to know

Android 7.0 Nougat: Best features of Google's new Operating System

Andriod 7.0 Nougat

·             Split-screen mode: Google is finally bringing the ability to view more than one app on screen simultaneously, and it’s about time. This means you’ll be able to run two apps in split screen mode, making it easier to do things like read an email and edit documents at the same time without having to switch between apps. Third-party Android software, like the kind found on Samsung’s phones, have supported this for a while. Now, with Android 7.0 Nougat, Google is making this a standard.

·           Easier App Switching: In the new version of Android, you’ll be able to jump between the two apps you’ve used most recently by double tapping the recent apps button. It’s a shortcut that eliminates the need to navigate back to the home screen, making it easier to get stuff done.

·             Better Notifications: The notifications bar has a more minimalist, clean UI and users will able to reply to a notification from the alert itself. Users won’t have to unlock the phone or leave a particular app they are using. Just long pressing on a notification will ensure a particular notification can be dismissed/hidden.

·            Faster Replies: When you receive a notification, you’ll be able to respond to it directly from the notification tray in Android 7.0 Nougat. This means when you have an incoming email or message, you won’t have to actually launch the app to send a response. Tapping the “Reply” button will expand the notification to include a text box, which is slightly quicker than prompting your phone to open the app first.

       Quicker Quick Settings: Google has added a shortcut to its Settings shortcut with Android 7.0 Nougat. (Shortcuts!) Dragging down from the top of the screen now pulls up a row of about five quick settings options of your choosing called the Quick Settings Bar. You can tap on the arrow alongside this bar to expand it and show the full list of available Quick Settings. Here, you can also edit the options that appear in the condensed list as well. It’s a minor change, but if you frequently find yourself toggling Wi-Fi on and off or using the flashlight on your phone, this update will help you access those features faster.

                 More Emoji: Google is giving Android fans 72 new emoji options with Nougat, including support for multiple skin tones, redesigned people icons, new foods like avocado and bacon, and more. Many of the new characters have a more human-like appearance, which is a welcome change from the blob-like shape of previous Android emoji.

              More Efficient Battery: With its last version of Android, called 6.0 Marshmallow, Google added a feature called Doze that kicks your phone into a sleep mode when it’s lying still on your desk or nightstand. Now, Doze will also work when your phone is moving around in your pocket or bag, which will hopefully add more battery life to your Android phone.