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Google Pixel, Pixel XL Tipped to Receive Android O in August, Ahead of Nexus Devices

Google Pixel, Pixel XL Tipped to Receive Android O in August, Ahead of Nexus Devices

By Tasneem Akolawala | Updated: 7 June 2017 18:24 IST

Highlights

The rollout is expected to happen in August
Nexus devices to get the update later
Android O update coming Nokia and OnePlus devices as well

Android O was one of the biggest highlights of Google I/O 2017 this year, and to test waters the search giant has also released Android O in a public beta. The timeline for a public release is usually at the same time as the launch of the new Pixel device in October. However, a new tip hints that the current Pixel devices will be the first to receive a stable update to Android O, as early as August.

Android Police’s David Ruddock tweeted this information claiming that the Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL will be the first to receive Android O. The update will be rolled out in the first or second week of August, ahead of Nexus devices. This is way in advance from last year’s rollout timeline as well. This isn’t to say that Nexus devices won’t be receiving an update, but only a little later.

Ruddock claims that he got the information from a reliable source, but we recommend you to not get your hopes up until Google announces it officially.

Other smartphones that are confirmed to get the Android O update, whenever it arrives, include the Nokia 3, Nokia 5, Nokia 6, and OnePlus 3, OnePlus 3T. Users wanting to try the new operating system can do so by enrolling in the Android O beta. Do keep in mind that you’ll need to have an eligible Google smartphone. Currently, the only supported phones for the Android O beta are the Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Google Pixel, and the Google Pixel XL.

Android O brings along redesigned settings, notifications, quick toggles, picture in picture mode, and much more. Check out our first impressions right here.

Google Pixel

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Display 5.00-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 821

Front Camera 8-megapixel

Rear Camera 12.3-megapixel

RAM 4GB

Storage 32GB

Battery Capacity 2770mAh

OS Android 7.1

Resolution 1080x1920 pixels

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Google Pixel XL

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
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Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Brilliant low-light photography
Fast modern processor
Great battery life
Google Assistant with localisations for India

Bad
Not very stylish or eye-catching
Expensive
No storage expansion

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Display 5.50-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 821

Front Camera 8-megapixel

Rear Camera 12.3-megapixel

RAM 4GB

Storage 32GB

Battery Capacity 3450mAh

OS Android 7.1

Resolution 1440x2560 pixels

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