Nexus devices started receiving Android 7.0 and eventually other devices shall receive updates. I have received update for my nexus device and the coolest features among the updates are:
Run apps side-by-side
Screen can ve split into two and can keep two apps open side by side.
Open the multitasking view with a tap on the Overview (square) button, then hold and drag an app title bar to the top or left of the screen, and pick another app to view alongside it.
Toggling between apps
Double-tap on the Overview (square) button to jump back to the previous app, then double-tap again to return to the first app.
Enjoy more battery life
Doze was one of the flagship features of Marshmallow, putting your phone and its apps into a low-power mode when it detects your device is flat and still. Apps are told to check for updates and alerts less often, extending the life of the battery.
With Nougat, Doze has become more intelligent, so it knows when you’re not using your phone even when it’s bouncing around in a pocket or a bag.
As before, you can exclude certain apps from Doze by going into Battery from the Settings app, opening up the overflow menu (via the three dots in the top right corner) and choosing Battery optimization.
See settings at a glance
Settings page has been updated, and now shows important information right on the front screen, before you open any of the menus.
Details on battery level, volume level, remaining storage, the wi-fi network you’re connected to and current memory use for instance cam be seen just by swiping down the Settings screen.
Show emergency information on the lock screen
The idea is if someone picks up your phone they know who to call in an emergency even if they can’t guess your PIN code.
To set up your details, go to Settings then Users and tap on Emergency information. It’s up to you which fields you fill out. You can also add details of one or more contacts.
The info you’ve left for other people to find can be accessed by anyone who comes across your phone by tapping Emergency under the lock screen dialer.
Reply to notifications directly
Previous versions of Android had some quick actions under notification alerts, but Nougat goes one step further, letting you reply to incoming messages straight from the notification itself. In other words, you don’t have to jump in and out of the apps themselves.
Take more control over notification priority
Not all notifications are equal in Android. Some stay pinned to the top of the list, while others are always relegated to the bottom. You can tweak these settings for particular apps in Nougat if you need to.
You need to activate the hidden System UI Tuner menu first by tapping and holding the gear icon at the top of Quick Settings (which usually takes you straight to Settings). System UI Tuner was available in Marshmallow, but it now has a new Power notification controls option behind the Other menu.
Switch the controls to On and you can assign each app a level of priority: the levels are all explained on the opening screen. Level 5 apps, for example, are allowed to generate full-screen interruptions; Level 0 apps can’t show notifications at all.
To change an app’s level, press and hold on one of its notifications, or choose Apps from the Settings menu. Tap the A to take control rather than letting the app itself decide.
