Sony has started pushing Android 7.0 Nougat to more Xperia smartphones, expanding the update's availability across its range.
The new firmware is now rolling out to the Xperia X (F5121), the Xperia X Dual (F5122) and the Xperia X Compact (F5321), all of which are now bumped up to version 34.2.A.0.266.
This extends the availability of Android 7.0 Nougat to more devices in the Xperia range, following the update's release for the Xperia XZ and the Xperia X Performance.
Android 7.0 Nougat For Sony Xperia Smartphones
The latest update for the Xperia X, Xperia X Dual and Xperia X Compact is now rolling out in a number of markets, including Latin America, Australia, Russia, Middle East, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam. The update is not limited only to these markets, however, and it should roll out in more regions worldwide in the near future.
Sony Xperia Nougat Plans
With the latest release, Sony is one step closer to upgrading most of its powerful smartphones to Android 7.0 Nougat. Nevertheless, the device maker has bigger plans for the future, pledging to release the Android 7.1.1 update before any other OEMs (besides Google, of course).
Just to be clear, this refers to the Android 7.1.1 update release and has nothing to do with OEMs such as LG which already launched smartphones with Android 7.0 Nougat on board out of the box.
With that in mind, the Xperia devices that already got Android 7.0 Nougat will likely be the first ones to make the jump to the 7.1.1 version, but it doesn't mean that handsets still running Marshmallow will never get it. Sony might decide to skip the 7.0 step and upgrade some Xperia handsets straight to Android 7.1.1 Nougat, albeit it remains to be seen.
Android Nougat Features
The latest flavor of Android brings a number of exciting features, tweaks and improvements to enhance the overall experience. Android Nougat top features include instant apps, better notifications, enhanced user interface, more power saving optimizations, lower system requirements, seamless updates, Daydream VR, Google Allo and Duo messaging apps, improved multitasking and more.
Sony is expected to release the update for more devices including the Xperia Z5 line, the Xperia Z3+ and the Xperia Z4 Tablet, but it can't upgrade all devices at once.
For now, the Xperia X, X Dual and X Compact are getting the treat so if you already received the update, tell us all about it in the comments section below. If you have yet to get it, fret not – it's on its way.
