Google has started rolling out final build of Android 7.0 Nougat for its compatible Nexus devices, and soon after the tech giant also confirmed that the upcoming LG V20 will be the first “new smartphone” running on the new OS out-of-the-box. Without wasting much time, Sony has released the list of all its smartphones that will receive the Android 7.0 Nougat update.
Sony has confirmed that the Xperia Z3+, Xperia Z4 Tablet, Xperia Z5, Xperia Z5 Compact, Xperia Z5 Premium, Xperia X, Xperia XA, Xperia XA Ultra and Xperia X Performance will receive the Android 7.0 Nougat update. The tech company refrained from providing a time-frame for when the update will arrive.
To recall, Sony is also hosting an event at IFA on September 1, where it is widely expected to unveil the Xperia XR smartphone. Past leaks suggest that the Sony Xperia XR is expected to feature a 5.1-inch display, and be powered by a Snapdragon 820 processor. With this smartphone, Sony is also expected to make the switch to USB Type-C ports. So far, Sony’s entire smartphone portfolio sports a Micro-USB ports. The smartphone is also expected to support 4K recording with the front and back cameras.