Other than these devices, Asus has a nice record of
fast updates for their devices so I would not be surprised at all if the Transformer Prime got an update in the next couple of days.
Android Oreo for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus doesn't include support for Project Treble, dashing hopes of
fast updates for the devices in future.
They did promise
fast updates for their devices, so with this update now out, I guess they are really holding up to their promises, something which many brands have failed to do.
Not exact matches
It also has a fingerprint sensor
for unlocking the
device and the ability to authorize Android Pay payments and it is running pure Android 6.0 Marshmallow and will receive the
fastest updates possible.
As
for the software itself, all the
devices will automatically download it, but if you are not patient enough and want the software
update faster, you can download it yourself as it's already available.
This is a rather strange development considering Google itself announced that the
update will be available
for the Motorola Xoom in mid-July and additionally it has also announced a Platform Development Kit (PDK) which would be delivered to OEMs months before an OS release to ensure a
faster update cycle
for non-Nexus
devices.
Although the model has been
updated since, with the 2013 Nexus 7 featuring a
faster processor, higher resolution screen and a few other improvements, the original is still a cracking
device that we've been fans of
for a while at Pocket - lint.
However, a smartphone has to offer more than the
fastest updates to be a complete
device, and I think the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is about as complete as you can get and
for that reason, I am calling it the winner of this comparison.
There are also big
updates coming to both
devices, including over 100 improvements
for the Nook Color, and
faster page turning and sharper text
for the Simple Touch.
Adobe Flash Player
for Android still doesn't support hardware graphics acceleration, which means even the
fastest phones and tablets can't yet support HD video playback, but according to Engadget Adobe plans to issue an
update in a few weeks that will allow you to watch 720p HD video on the Motorola XOOM tablet and other
devices with supported hardware.
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For example, the memory in the cheaper
devices fills up with «
updates» alarmingly
fast, and it looks like my phone will be full after just three years or less.
CHANGES AND IMPROVEMENTS IN ANDROID 4.3
UPDATE — OpenGL 3.0 Support — GALAXY GEAR Support — TRIM Support (Makes the
device much
faster)-- ANT + Support — Samsung KNOX Implementation (KNOX bootloader and dedicated application)-- Samsung Wallet comes pre-loaded — Improved RAM management — Improved Display colour reproduction (Display looks much sharper than before)-- Improved TouchWiz Launcher (Much less launcher redraws and less lag)-- New Samsung Keyboard — New Samsung Browser (Full screen by default, new tab interface and more)-- New Reading Mode (Optimises display
for reading, used by only a few specific applications)-- New Camera firmware — Minor UI tweaks (Contacts app, Flashlight Widget, dialog boxes etc)
More
updates and bugs fixes, impacted features: - External sdcard permissions (
updated but untested)- Bypass Exchange
device admin requirement (
updated but untested)- Full battery notification - Expanded volume panel - Add PIN size option (4 to 16)
for fast pin unlock, this is an alternative to auto password checker, cuz it takes ages on my Note 4!
Project Treble will make it easier,
faster and less costly
for device maker partners when these
devices are
updated in the future.»
Google's introduction of Project Treble in Android Oreo should make it easier
for phone makers to
update their
devices faster, but it remains to be seen if those efforts will be effective in the long run.
Treble, which will come in every Android O
device out of the box, aims to reduce Android fragmentation by making it easier,
faster and less expensive
for its
device maker partners to implement software
updates by separating the vendor interface so that chip makers don't have to rewrite code with every new version of Android.
Big - ticket manufacturers like Motorola, HTC and even Samsung have promised
updates for their
devices in the coming months, because of which we should the share of
devices running Lollipop grow
faster than any previous Android release.
You would have barebones software that runs well on the
device,
updates for two years (three years
for security patches) and
fast updates to hotfix all the messy ways people find to hack into it.
Project Treble has redesigned Android to make it easier,
faster, and cheaper
for manufacturers to
update devices to a new version of Android.
Rather than replace all that with each version of Android,
device makers can create an
update for the next version of Android that plugs into the Treble - based Vendor Implementation, The Vendor Implementation on a
device is designed to be forward - compatible, so
updates can happen
faster and
for a longer time.
If your Lumia 635, 730/735, 830, Icon, 930, 1520, or other
device that just lost support has been sitting in the Release Preview ring, patiently waiting
for the Creators
Update that was promised, you'll need to switch it to the Slow or
Fast ring.
Mobile
Fast ring Insiders: When 15063 appears on your
device for download / install, it's a.2
update.
It's the first Android phone that, in my opinion, is comparable to the iPhone in terms of what I was looking
for in a
device (
fastest possible security / OS
updates, good build quality, good display, good battery life, and ability to use overseas when I travel without a hassle).
This article will be continually
updated as new
devices are released — there's a lot to look forward to, especially with Apple set to release
fast charging
for the iPhone X and 8, along with its own AirPower wireless charger — so be sure to check back if you're not buying a wireless charger right now.
We are not saying that Xiaomi should provide Dash Charging like feature
for its phones but look at Motorola and its Turbo Charging support
for its budget
devices like Moto G. Seems like the Xiaomi Mi A1 is finally getting the
Fast Charging and that too, with the latest Android Oreo Beta
Update.
And we really think that Google needs to push out those
updates and also prod manufacturers
for new
devices fast, because there is a whole new breed of manufacturers that are coming out with Android
devices with very innovative interfaces that actually are more feature rich and easy on the eye that the stock Android one sees on Android One and Nexus — Cyanogen on the Yureka, MIUI on the Xiaomi Redmi Note, and the Vibe UI on the Lenovo A6000 are only three examples.
And
for current Nexus users, software
updates now install much
faster, so you won't have to wait
for minutes while your
device reboots.
Lollipop is a big
update for any
device, and the Note 4 benefits from the new Android version's
faster ART runtime and slick new...
Android
devices running OS versions starting from Marshmallow will be receiving an
update that enables support
for Fast Pair, as Google is pushing it as part of Play Services version 11.7.
Google aims to make it
faster, easier, and more economic
for OEMs to
update their
devices to a newer version of Android with Project Treble.
While a lot of manufacturers are giving a limited number of their customers restricted access to beta builds of Android Oreo
for their flagship
devices, we're glad to see that HTC is ahead of the game, pushing the real
update out to as many HTC U11 phones as
fast as they can.
«In 2017, we improved Android security in a variety of ways,» the report reads, «such as reducing the number of PHAs on
devices and in Google Play, improving security visibility and control
for users with Google Play Protect, and reducing vulnerability exploitation with
faster security
updates.
In the past, Motorola was amongst the
fastest to
update devices, but that hasn't been the case
for Nougat.
The Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14951 has just been thrown in the
Fast ring, and it is ready to rumble with key
updates and fixes
for both desktop and Windows mobile
devices.
According to Sammobile, the Oreo
update for the Galaxy S8
devices could be rolled out
faster than last year as the company started merging their firmwares into multi-CSC firmwares.
Apple announced High Sierra, the latest
update to macOS, back in June; it promises
faster and more secure browsing with Safari, support
for external graphics
devices and the Metal 2 API, new editing tools in Photos, a retooled interface
for Mail, and an all new file system
for quicker processes.
CHANGES AND IMPROVEMENTS IN ANDROID 4.3
UPDATE — GALAXY GEAR Support — TRIM Support (Makes the
device much
faster)-- ANT + Support — Samsung KNOX Implementation (KNOX bootloader and dedicated application)-- Samsung Wallet comes pre-loaded — Improved RAM management — Improved Display colour reproduction (Display looks much sharper than before)-- Improved TouchWiz Launcher (Much less launcher redraws and less lag)-- New Samsung Keyboard — New Samsung Browser (Full screen by default, new tab interface and more)-- New Reading Mode (Optimises display
for reading, used by only a few specific applications)-- New Camera firmware — Minor UI tweaks (Contacts app, Flashlight Widget, dialog boxes etc)
The Android Oreo
update with EMUI 8.0 should improve the overall performance of the
device as well, which honor Malaysia says will include a double tap to wake gesture, and a
faster charging speed
for the honor 8 Pro's large battery.
The app has a new code base that allows
for faster updates, and also was completely redesigned to offer a consistent experience across all
devices.
It's that time again; it's time to check
for updates on your
Fast ring
devices, as Windows 10
for PCs build 16199 is now available.
Pokdepinion: Loved the hardware, and now with
fast updates, we may have an alternative
for Nexus and Pixel
devices.
Samsung isn't exactly known
for releasing
fast Android
updates to its handsets and tablets, including flagship
devices, but it looks like the company is already testing the latest Android version on its latest >>
Back on Friday Microsoft released a configuration
update for Windows 10 mobile
fast ring insiders mainly designed to prepare
devices for new cumulative
updates.
Samsung isn't exactly known
for releasing
fast Android
updates to its handsets and tablets, including flagship
devices, but it looks like the company is already testing the latest Android version on its latest flagship handset.
Gabe Aul, one of the main people making the Insider program happen took to Twitter to explain that there is nothing noticeably new in this
update and it is designed to prep
fast ring
devices for future cumulative
updates.
Project Treble as defined by Android home page is - «Project Treble, a major re-architect of the Android OS framework designed to make it easier,
faster, and less costly
for manufacturers to
update devices to a new version of Android.
Just - in - time Compiler: the new just - in - time compiler improves runtime
device performance, helps reduce the amount of storage space required
for apps and helps make app and system
updates much
faster.
If the Essential Phone ends up fully supporting Project Treble, the
device would be able to receive
faster OTA software
updates for Android moving forward.
It goes without saying that this
update would have come in a lot handier if it was released before October 27 when iPhone X went up on pre-order and customers needed a
faster way to purchase the
devices, but it's still a welcome improvement
for future models.