Google has released the seventh version of its Android mobile operating system, named Nougat.
The new software includes tweaks that Google says will improve battery life, allow users more options for customising the phone, and improve productivity.
However, the update is at first available only for the Nexus line of phones and LG’s upcoming V20 phone.
Devices from Samsung and others are likely to get the updates in the coming months.
Some features include:
- 72 new emoji have been introduced, including clown face, bacon and facepalm
- Nougat has more support for virtual reality and high-speed games thanks to two new platforms: Daydream and Vulkan
- Further software updates will install a lot quicker