The new Android Nougat version 7.1.1 recently rolled out, featuring new GIFS and emoji that users can directly send from their keyboard. Users will be delighted to experience some of the enhanced features that were previously only available on the Google Pixel.
More Enhanced Features with Android Nougat 7.1.1
Google stated that the Android Nougat 7.1.1 showcases more ways for users to express themselves. Beginning Dec. 5, 2016, users will find and can send GIFs and emojis straight from their keyboards via Google's Messenger, Allo and Hangouts.
Users will find more skin tones and roles for men and women in the new GIFs set. More app shortcuts were also added to the home screen. Furthermore, Android Nougat 7.1.1 allows users to move to a specific page in an app directly from their home screen. Android Nougat 7.1.1 offers added convenience by letting users launch actions on their favorite apps like Google Maps and Twitter by long pressing the app icon.
Android Nougat 7.1.1 users have to press and hold over an app icon and then select from the pop up menu. With the app icon, users can also go straight to an existing conversation in any of Google's messaging services or begin a completely new conversation.
More Security Measures with Android Nougat 7.1.1
The Android Nougat 7.1.1 update also added more security and fixes for the operating system, particularly fixes for five critical security vulnerabilities in Android smartphones. The most severe among the issues include Critical security vulnerabilities in device-specific that will enable arbitrary code execution within the kernel context, which may lead to a local permanent device compromise. The OS may need to be reflashed to repair the device, according to the Android Security Bulletin.
Google also said that it plans to launch the Nougat 7.1.1 update to all eligible devices in the next several weeks, including the Nexus 5X, Nexus 6, Nexus 6P, Nexus 9, Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus Player, General Mobile 4G (Android One), Pixel C and products enrolled in the Google Android Beta Program. The rollout will happen over-the-air. More updates and details on Android Nougat 7.1.1 are expected soon.
