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Nexus 6 release date, specs news & update: Android 7.0 delays launch on Nexus 6 devices

Kristinova V. Justimbaste October 06, 2016 06:55 PM EST

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The Android 7.0 Nougat performed performed well on current Nexus models. Since the update still isn't available for Nexus 6, owners of the two-year-old smartphone unit are excited to receive the latest update. The update can be manually installed by downloading it online but reports said the new OS will soon be available on the device itself.

Google hasn't made any statements as to why the Nexus 6 Nougat update has been delayed. Reports noted that it is not unusual for the smartphone line to receive the latest update weeks after it was launched. On the other hand, The Tech Times suggested that based on hints from company insiders, the delay has to do with battery drain.

Android Central reported that Google posted about the Android 7.0 Nougat factory image and flashable OTA file, and that Nexus 6s users will be receiving the OTA updates now. Users can get the updates online.

The latest Android OS comes with the recent security patch for the month of October. Furthermore, it is consistent and its size only comes in 860 MB. Nexus users are excited about the OS because it offers a revamped UI and improved notifications. Once the update is installed, users have quicker access to the important elements in their phone through Instant Apps and enhanced power saving.

The developers of the smartphone line also offered Google Allo, a new messaging app that reinvents texting. It is a user-friendly app with cool new features.

More importantly, the Quick Switch and Multi-Window features provides users with an opportunity to multitask with ease.

For Nexus users, it is imperative that the space needed is made available. A stable connection and charged device is also highly recommended.

Users who don't want to manually install the update should just wait for the update to reach their phones.

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