News & Reviews:   Android 7.0 Nougat

ARM have released a demo video showcasing how Vulkan, the next-generation graphics engine will save power by efficiently spreading computation across multiple processors. OpenGL clearly processes the video mainly on a single core, requiring more power in the end but you can see that for yourself in the video below. This is especially good news for devices that will be running Android 7.0 Nougat which requires Vulkan to run.

Good news Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge owners – the company is reportedly testing builds of the Android 7.0 Nougat for the two recently launched smartphone. The new version of the operating system is set to bring new features to the phones – when it arrives that is.

All eyes were on the new additions to Malaysia's Telcos this week when YTL launched their YES 4G LTE alongside WeBe's mobile plans. WeBe revealed a single unlimited everything plan while YTL unveiled compellingly priced postpaid and prepaid plans with a VoLTE smartphone. We compared which one was faster with a YES 4G LTE vs Webe comparison while HP had a Reinvention of Today with new laptops and printers.

While Google have already outlined key features for Android N, their search for a sweet name for it appears to have come to an end as they officially unveiled the statue at Google HQ, revealing it to be Android Nougat. The previously mentioned key features like better battery management, Google Assistant and Daydream VR are still there, but you can now expect device manufacturers to begin the race of including Android 7.0 Nougat to their tech specs lists.