Google forgot to revise the Android distribution chart last month, now reporting some massive growth for Oreo compared to February numbers.
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It's now easy and natural to get things done for native Hindi speakers on Android phones running Marshmallow, Nougat or Oreo without using their hands, thanks to Google Assistant.
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The December 2017 Android distribution numbers are in, and version 8.0 Oreo still can't rival the prevalence of Marshmallow, Lollipop, KitKat or Jelly Bean.
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The newest Android distribution chart is the first to include 8.0 Oreo, at just 0.2 percent share, with Nougat gaining 2 percent over the past 30 days.
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With Oreo not in yet, Nougat continues to trail Marshmallow and Lollipop's Android distribution scores, at least making the podium for the first time.
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There's little to be happy about in Google's latest Android distribution report. Nougat has crossed the 10-percent milestone, but it still trails KitKat.
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This month in Android distribution news: Nougat continues its slow rise to Jelly Bean-beating numbers, while Lollipop is still number one.
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How ridiculous is it that officially unlocked Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge models stateside are now receiving OTA March security patches applied over Marshmallow?
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More and more Android Nougat and Marshmallow-powered phones have Google Assistant interaction on the way, but tablets are still left out.
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2.8 percent is still a small piece of the pie for 7.0 and 7.1 Nougat, but at least it's much bigger than 1.2 percent in previous Android distribution data.
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Forget Pixels or the LG G6. "Hundreds of millions" of Android users should enjoy Google Assistant support soon on Marshmallow and Nougat phones.
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The Android distribution chart for February 2017 includes month-to-month Marshmallow growth, Lollipop prevalence, and Nougat disappointment.
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Instead of concentrating all its software optimizing resources on smoothing out Android 7.0 Nougat for current-gen flagship phones, OnePlus continues to reliably support both previous-generation hero devices and effectively canceled mid-rangers.
That’s quite an unusual, potentially controversial policy, but OnePlus 2 and X users no doubt appreciate receiving frequent incremental updates, as well as entirely new versions of Google’s mobile industry-leading platform, sprinkled with OEM-exclusive OxygenOS goodies on top.
Granted, it remains unclear if build N will ever officially head out to the OP2, while the X seems doomed to run its now low-key course on Marshmallow. But sometimes, a “minor” system makeover like today’s OxygenOS 3.5.5 for the OnePlus 2 can wipe people’s memory of uncertainty and delays of more major OS promotions.
Who needs multi-window view and Doze on the Go when you can have App Lock and Battery Saving Mode? Most importantly, enabled VoLTE functionality for “select carriers” (finally!), but also a dedicated Gaming Mode, “Additional Options” for the Alert Slider, increased system stability, and various general bug fixes. Lastly, Google’s brand-new December 1 Android security patches.
All in all, this OxygenOS 3.5.5 looks like a pretty big deal on paper, and almost makes up for the fact the OnePlus 2 isn’t confirmed just yet for an eventual Nougat update.
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Before the ZMax Pro made all those headlines with its almost absurdly low price, surprisingly modern fingerprint reader, decent build, massive screen and overall respectable specs, ZTE joined AT&T last year in releasing a similarly dirt-cheap ZMax 2 Android phone.
This was obviously far less exciting, although still a solid budget affair for a few months, costing at one point just $60 with GoPhone prepaid service while featuring a 5.5-inch 720p display, quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB expandable storage, 8MP rear-facing camera, and 3000mAh battery.
No longer a very smart buy at $60 in “certified like-new” condition from America’s second largest mobile carrier, the ZTE ZMax 2 is at least rewarding its devoted early adopters with a long overdue official Android 6.0 Marshmallow update.
Granted, that’s now more than a year old, not to mention antiquated by the recent rollout of versions 7.0 and even 7.1 Nougat. But for a previous-generation low-ender, it’s actually a pleasant surprise, guaranteeing a relatively smooth user experience for the remainder of its discreet life.
All you need to do to bid adieu for good to (even more) archaic Lollipop software is clear at least 1.1GB internal storage space and make sure you have plenty of battery juice before approving the over-the-air AT&T Marshmallow download and installation. Enjoy!
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Does anyone remember a little phone called LG Leon that T-Mobile started carrying back in May after a low-key international debut the month before? Anyone? Anyone at all?
Well, LG ‘members, and the same goes for America’s leading “UnCarrier”, which undoubtedly worked closely with T-Mo and pretty hard too for a presumably microscopic number of users to feast on Marshmallow goodies.
Granted, they’re not as fresh and delicious as Nougaty treats, but for a humble device like the 4.5-inch LG Leon, released with Android 5.0 Lollipop pre-installed, they probably have the whiff of a little slice of heaven.
Mind you, this ain’t just an uncharacteristically small handheld by today’s standards, but also horribly low-res (480 x 854 pixels), far from a multitasking beast (with 1GB RAM inside), and generally rather laggy, courtesy of an ancient Snapdragon 410 processor.
Once promoted to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow though, Google security improvements and all, Magenta’s Leon may begin to feel like a smart phone again, smoother, more functional and longer-lasting between charges than ever. Look for the over-the-air update today, and count your blessings if you receive it, even if there’s absolutely no chance you’ll also get Nougat. Ever.
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