ZTE's Axon 7 gets updated to Android 7.1.1, enables Wi-Fi calling for T-Mobile customers

The major new functionality here will be good news for T-Mobile users: after the install they will finally be able to use the carrier's Wi-Fi Calling option, which lets them call and send text messages even in areas with no mobile reception. Apart from that, ZTE has also added some improvements to the newly-introduced Daydream functionality, which was introduced to the phone with the Nougat upgrade. There's also the regular 7.1.1 improvements, including the new, gender-neutral emoji, as well as sending GIFs directly from the keyboard and support for home screen app shortcuts.

As usual, there's also the regular performance improvements and bug fixes, as well as Google's February security patches. This update solidifies the Axon 7's reputation as an attractive but cheap high-end device, since many other smartphones trying to claim the same title often fail to provide regular software updates. The upgrade should be rolling out to all users as of today, so Axon 7 users should make sure to manually check for updates if they haven't received it yet.