Though Android 7.0 Nougat has been released quite a long ago, it is still slowly making its way. Currently, only a few smartphones have got the promised update. The latest to join the list is OnePlus 3and OnePlus 3T smartphones.

Android 7.0 Nougat Based OxygenOS 4.0 Update:

The official roll-out of Android 7.0 Nougat update is confirmed by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei on December 31. As it is an incremental update, the new smartphones will receive OxygenOS 4.0 update in a phase-wise manner. Depending up on the handset and region, the OTA update may take a while. If you can’t wait and ready to take some risk, then you can also install the Open Beta 1 update of OxygenOS 4.0 software manually.

There’s no official information about the availability of the update for the OnePlus 2 smartphone. If you are the owner of OnePlus 3T, then you might be elated with this latest Android 7.0 Nougat based OxygenOs 4.0 update. With high-end specs and affordable price tag, this flagship phone can even take over the premium devices like the Google Pixel and Apple iPhone 7.

Here’s the complete change log for the update:

• Android 7.0 Nougat update
• New Notifications Design
• New Settings Menu Design
• Multi-Window View
• Notification Direct Reply
• Custom DPI Support
• Added Status Bar Icon Options
• Improved Shelf Customization

OnePlus, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer known for its high-end quality and “Never Settle” for the lower quality devices by other companies has killed its flagship smartphone by launching an upgraded version called “The OnePlus 3T”.

Cannibalise or Murdered?

Within just 5 months of the release, OnePlus has controversially announced the OnePlus 3T with an impressive set of specs to the already well-received phone. OnePlus 3T has got some really solid hardware upgrade and will be favorite among Android enthusiasts as it provides great value relative to other smartphones in the market.

OnlePlus 3T looks similar to the prior model but it comes with a faster processor, better camera, and bigger battery. The handset will be available in the United States from November 22nd and in the European Union regions from November 28th. The OnePlus 3T will be out in “Gun Metal” and “Soft Gold” color options starting at $439 (64GB storage version, roughly at ₹30K) and $479 (128GB storage variant, roughly at ₹32.5K).

OnePlus 3T Specifications

There’s no change in the external design of the OnePlus 3T boasting full-metal unibody and a fingerprint sensor to unlock within 0.2 seconds. The phone features a 5.5-inch full HD AMOLED display with a 1920x1080 pixels resolution with curved 2.5D Corning Gorilla glass 4. It is powered by a faster Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 821 SoC complemented by 6GB RAM and 64GB/128GB internal memory which is non-expandable.

OnePlus 3T has a 16-megapixel primary camera with “Intelligent Pixel Technology” to reduce noise in low light. There is a bigger change in the front camera. OnePlus has doubled the resolution from 8-megapixel to 16-megapixel for the selfie-obsessed. Finally, the last improvement in the spec is a welcome 13% increase in the battery with a 3400mAh capacity to close on rivals like Google Pixel XL 3450mAh.

The latest handset supports fast charging technology (5V 4A) capable of charging the handset to up to 60% in just 30 minutes. Despite some rumors, OnePlus 3T still runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow-based OxygenOS out-of-the-box but will receive Android 7.0 Nougat update.

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The South Korean electronics giant has launched its latest handset Galaxy C9 Pro for the Chinese market. Starting off, this smartphone is the first Samsung’s handset to feature 6GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro will be available for sale in Samsung’s China store from November 11th. There’s no information on the availability of the handset in markets outside China.

Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro Design & Specs:

Starting with the exterior, the smartphone measures 162.9x80.7x6.9mm and features metal unibody design like other Samsung handsets. In addition, you can notice a new three string antenna design like Oppo’s R9s and R9s Plus. On the front, the phone features a huge 6-inch Super AMOLED display with 1920x1080 pixel resolution. As specified earlier, the star of the show is Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 653 processor with 6GB RAM, a first for Samsung phone and inbuilt 64GB storage space that is expandable up to 256GB via microSD card.

Higher-end Imaging Specs:

On the camera front, Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro supports a 16-megapixel camera with f/1.9 aperture and a dual-LED flash and the same around back for bright selfies under low light conditions. It has a fingerprint sensor mounted on its physical home button. Galaxy C9 Pro is powered by a larger power pack of 4000mAh battery with fast charging support. Apart from 4G VoLTE and dual-SIM functionality, the smartphone offers a host of connectivity options like any higher-end Samsung phone and yes, a 3.5mm headphone jack.

As per the company, it has Cirrus Hi-Fi audio codec for improved audio performance and runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow out of the box and will receive Android Nougat update sometime in the near future. Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro is available in Rose Gold and Gold color variants for 3199 Yuan (roughly ₹ 32K).

Moving Ahead?

This is to be noted that a faulty Galaxy Note 7 will not stop Samsung from releasing new phones. And this has come right at a time when the world’s largest smartphone maker is struggling to make its lost reputation. The phone has got good specs and features to compete against the upper mid-range segment bosses OnePlus 3 and LeEco Le Max2.