INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Google's Android Oreo update is the newest stable version of its mobile operating system, and today, it's on most newer phones that run its
The Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy S7, Note 8, for example, got Android 8.0 Oreo features, but it slowly trickled out in the US after several
the release date of when to expect it.Android 8.0 and 8.1 Oreo feature highlightsAndroid 8.0 Oreo focuses primarily on speed and efficiency
Google's Pixel phones, for example, have seen boot times cut in half with Android 8.0 (another name for Oreo)
Others are faster too, according to our testing
Pesky background activity that drains your battery and data plan have been restricted, another perk of Oreo.Android Oreo skimps on bold
visual changes, but packs in useful design tweaks, like picture-in-picture (PiP) mode for multitasking with the likes of YouTube, Google
Maps and Hangouts appearing in a small corner window when minimized
New notification dots on apps icons offer a colorful reminder to check out updates.Android Oreo 8.1 has launched on even fewer devices, but
demoed in our in-depth article.The Pixel 2-exclusive Visual Core makes the best phone camera even better with improve HDR+ photos.Head to
the next page to read more about the best features coming with the Android Oreo update
But first, check out which phones are compatible with the software.When can I download Android OreoOreo has landed on many of the biggest
flagship smartphones in the past few months, including the Essential Phone, and several users around the world are currently enjoying the
news software on the Samsung Galaxy S8, Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, LG G6, LG V30, Nokia 8 and more.If you own a Google
Pixel 2, Google Pixel 2 XL, Google Pixel, Google Pixel XL, Pixel C, Nexus 6P or Nexus 5X you should already have Oreo, and in fact, you'll
be able to update to Android 8.1 now as well.The latter jump to 8.1 is not a big update, but it's set to improve performance on devices with
1GB of RAM or less as well as adding a new Neural Networks API to accelerate on-device machine intelligence
If you're using a Pixel 2 it should also improve the quality of HDR photography.Not seeing your current phone, or the one that's on your
wishlist Don't fret just yet, as Google itself has confirmed that the Oreo update will hit many more devices as the year rolls on, as
Android P finds its way onto Pixel devices in late 2018.If you don't have one of the above devices the wait for Android Oreo is set to
For some phone manufacturers, that could mean a matter of months, while others are much closer.Companies are typically quiet on this topic
the update.SamsungThe Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus have been updated to Android Oreo on most US carriers and around the world
Anyone on Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint should see it right now
ATT is the latest to add support, after holding out the longest.Android Oreo's update on the Note 8 is now available for T-Mobile customers
and is said to be coming soon elsewhere, catching up to the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus, which debuted with the update from the get-go in March
In addition to getting the latest version of Android, these phones are receiving Samsung Experience 9.0 (formerly TouchWiz) with even more
software tweaks.NokiaWe've received official confirmation that Nokia 6, Nokia 5 and Nokia 3 will receive Oreo and soon after we also heard
word the Nokia 8 will get the update too.The release date for the Nokia 8 to get Android Oreo has landed, bringing the latest features to
Nokia's most premium phone of 2017
Now, the others should follow soon enough.HTCHTC's 2017 flagship, the HTC U11, now has Android Oreo, that is, if your phone is unlocked
The company has confirmed the HTC 10 and HTC U Ultra will all feature the software at some stage, but exact timings for the update are
The recently announced HTC U11 Plus and HTC U11 Life will both feature the new software at launch.OnePlusPreviously we've seen both the
OnePlus 3T and OnePlus 3 updated to Android 8 software, and now the company has confirmed the new version of the software will be rolling
out to the OnePlus 5T and OnePlus 5, the latter of which has now launched.And, of course, the new OnePlus 6 will launch on May 16 with
back catalog, it's already hard at work bringing things up to speed
You'll see Oreo land on the following devices: Sony Xperia X, Sony Xperia X Performance, Sony Xperia XZ, Sony Xperia X Compact, Sony Xperia
Moto phone The company recently stated that it will start rolling out the update this autumn to the following phones: Moto Z, Moto Z Force,
Moto Z2 Force, (available now for Verizon and T-Mobile users in the US) Moto Z Play, Moto Z2 Play, Moto G5, Moto G5S, Moto G5 Plus, Moto G5S
Plus, Moto X4 and Moto G4 Plus.Previously, the company had promised to update the Moto G4 Plus to Android Oreo software, but made no mention
budget G4, it appears that the regular G4, as well as the Moto G4 Play, will sit this one out.Note: the Moto G6 and Moto G6 Plus both come
with Android Oreo immediately.LGLG just launched the LG G7 ThinQ with Android 8.0 Oreo working out of the box, but it's not on sale in most
Your older phones may get the update first.There's a very good chance your LG V30 or LG V30+ has Oreo right now, as T-Mobile was the last to
get it and now even that's happening
Everyone is accounted for
You may see your phone boot up as the LG V30 ThinQ and boast AI camera features.The LG G6 is also supposed to be get updated to Android Oreo
soon, and even the LG G5, LG Q6 and LG V20 are in line for the long-awaited update
It's all later than we would have liked, but LG says it'll get better at rolling out future Android updates.EssentialAfter skipping on the
vanilla Android Oreo release, the PH-1 now supports Android Oreo 8.1
It's available now, no matter which carrier you use the Essential Phone on.A6b9gawgKsa7rtRZzvYi3M.jpg#
