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Sony rolls out Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for Xperia XZ and Xperia X Performance

By Cosmin Vasile

Updated: Apr 25, 2017, 5:25 AM

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Sony rolls out Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for Xperia XZ and Xperia X Performance

Sony Mobile is the next major smartphone company to released Android 7.1.1 Nougat for some of its products. The first handsets Sony picked for this occasion are the Xperia XZ and Xperia X Performance, two phones that made their debut on the market last year, both shipping with Android 6.0 Marshmallow on board.

The update contains the latest April security patch, as well as some improvements in the app shortcuts area. Since the Xperia Home launcher does not feature app shortcuts support, Sony fine-tuned it to make it work in this update.

Aside from the new compatible launcher that now supports app shortcuts and the April security patch, there aren't any details on the changes Android 7.1.1 Nougat brings to the Xperia smartphones.

Naturally, Sony couldn't have missed any of the native improvements included in Android 7.1.1 such as the new set of emoji that promote gender equality, as well as the ability to send GIFs from the keyboard on supported apps (Google Allo, Messenger, Hangouts.)

It appears that the Japanese company has just started seeding Android 7.1.1 for the Xperia XZ and Xperia X Performance, so it might take a while for the OTA file to arrive on all devices.

source: XperiaBlog

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Cosmin, a tech journalist with a career spanning over a decade, brings a wealth of experience to PhoneArena. His expertise lies in brands like Samsung and Nokia, and he has a keen interest in innovative technologies. After a brief stint in PR, Cosmin returned to tech journalism in 2016, committed to delivering clear and objective news. When he's not writing or appearing as a guest on TV and radio shows, Cosmin enjoys playing RPGs, watching Netflix, and nurturing his passion for history and travel.

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Sony rolls out Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for Xperia XZ and Xperia X Performance

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