The Honor 8 is another terminal that will be updated to Android 7.0 Nougat sooner rather than later. We know this because just a few weeks ago, Honor wanted to recruit several experts from the XDA Developers forum to test the launch of Huawei's EMUI 5.0 software (the custom layer that Huawei usually includes in its equipment, despite the fact that they work with Android) and that was already released on the Huawei Mate 9. Well, the developers at XDA Developers set out to test a beta version based on Android 7.0 Nougat,the latest edition of Google's operating system. We are facing a clear indicator that the update is closer than we could imagine, since once the test period has been successfully passed, it is most likely that the Honor 8 could be one of the first smartphones to update to Android 7.0 Nougat.
Today we have other important details on the table, because in addition to leaking this data, the GSMArena medium has published a series of screenshots that show what changes the phone has undergone after being updated to Android 7.0 Nougat. The images reveal a new color palette, with menus of white and blue, replacing gray. The appearance is undoubtedly much more beautiful and cheerful, which is also appreciated. The shortcuts have been updated and the settings and configuration menu has been renewed. But these will not be the only improvements. Within the changelog, or update notes, reference is made to an optimization of the user interface and quick access to applications.
But to these improvements we have to add all the features that Android 7.0 Nougat also brings and that we have talked to you about on so many occasions. For example, it should be noted that the performance of the applications has been optimized, now much more efficient. More graphical potential is included (via Vulkan) and a very important function, which is the native multi-window mode: a tool that will allow users to enjoy two applications or programs on the same screen. Notifications have been grouped together and quick settings have been customized. On the other hand, there will be the possibility of customizing the different elements of the screen, which will undoubtedlyIt will be great for all those who have vision problems. There will be faster updates, a data saving system and new supported languages. In addition, users will have the ability to save data and optimize the battery performance of their equipment, thanks to the Doze system that returns and has seen serious improvements.
Regarding the release of Android 7.0 Nougat for the Honor 8, a date has not yet been stipulated, but considering that most of the updates will not arrive until early 2017, we will most likely still have to wait a few months before to test it on our computers. We will continue to inform.
