Latest rumors reveal that Google’s 2016 Nexus handsets – HTC’s Marlin and Sailfish – will be called Pixel. Also, both devices will have a redesigned Google Now Launcher called Pixel Launcher. Pixel Launcher is now unofficially available for any Android phones, which you can install on your device and experience its features.
Android 7.0 Nougat factory images are now available on Google Android developer page for Nexus 6P, Nexus 6, Nexus 5X, Nexus 9, Nexus Player, Google Pixel C and Android One devices. The factory images can be used to fix your soft-bricked Nexus or Android One devices. Read on to know how to install the Android 7.0 Nougat factory images on your Nexus device.
Google starts rolling out its one-to-one video calling app Duo for Android devices. Duo was announced earlier this year at Google I/O and now it is publically available for both Android and iOS devices. Though not yet available in all regions, it is expected that the app will be open up for download in most countries in the coming days.
The latest Google Phone app (dialer app) features Spam Protection, which alert you about potential spam callers. With the built-in call blocking function and the new Spam Protection feature, you can get rid of nuisance calls with a global and personal block list. Google uses ‘Google My Business listing’ and any directory that shows caller information to identify spam calls.
Now you can theme your Google Keyboard in any Android version, which was only possible in Android N (Android Nougat) until recently. Google updated its keyboard app to version 5.1 with few new awesome features and support for older Android versions. The most important change in this update is the option to theme the keyboard with different color and images of your choice.
Google released the Android N Developer Preview 4 (build number NPD56N) for supported devices with some significant changes and fixes. If you are signed up for the Android beta program, you will get the OTA update on all supported devices, such as Nexus 5X, Nexus 6, Nexus 6P, Nexus 9, Nexus Player, Pixel C, General Mobile 4G (Android One), Sony Xperia Z3 (D6603 and D6653).