At Google I/O, they just announced that the S8 is daydream ready. We will get an update this summer getting the compatibility. I do not have a source for this yet but when people start posting it I will add a link.
https://www.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8-lg-v30-daydream-headsets/
I'm down with this. Daydream's an affordable foray into VR.
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Not sure that Google will be announcing a new version of the Nexus tablet at this year's I/O, but they did just announce this new tablet featuring tech from Project Tango. At over $1k though (and a needed invite) it will not be available to the masses. Here is a shameless plug to my article about it. What do you guys think about this new tablet? Possible future tech for Nexus (or project silver) tablets?
http://www.examiner.com/article/google-unveils-a-new-project-tango-tablet
I'm developing game for google daydream(their new vr platform) and zte axon 7 seems to be the cheapest android phone that is daydream ready. The problem is that in order to work daydream needs android N. Do you know what are their plans for releasing update on their phones/how fast they did it before?
At a rough guess I'd say that it will be some time after Google eventually release it. I also vaguely remember something somewhere about Daydream not being part of the initial release of Nougat but coming shortly after although a quick search has thrown up nothing.
I'm betting first quarter of 2017. I'd be shocked if it was before the new year.
Everything I've read is pointing to this year for the update they are selling it as "the first daydream phone" and I've read multiple places that they want to get it updated asap.
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Every manufacturer says they want to update ASAP but all of them take longer than they claim.
Imagine if they "rushed" it out full of bugs and things breaking. As much as we depend on these things for life itself, I am happy if they take their time, do it right the first time, then release it! I work in IT and I know from first hand experience over 22 years that you're much better off doing it right the first time then to have to go back and hopefully fix the errors!
Apparently ZTE is part of the group of oems that have early access to the source of this new Android release. As they actively market this phone as "daydream" ready I'd assume they want it to work.
heck until today we had no idea when android would be released (supposedly mid to late August).
I think it will be before November when Daydream will come.
It's really close to daydream release date, are there any news about the android 7.0/7.1 update now?
wojwen said:
It's really close to daydream release date, are there any news about the android 7.0/7.1 update now?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/a2017-zte-nougat-rom-preview-t3478414
The 7.0 nougat just released recently, I'm jist curious that how long will the axon 7 get the 7.0 since it support daydream and i really want to try it.
For those who use zte's phone before, can you tell how fast would they release a new update?
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The 7.0 nougat just released recently, I'm jist curious that how long will the axon 7 get the 7.0 since it support daydream and i really want to try it.
For those who use zte's phone before, can you tell how fast would they release a new update?
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Most seem to be saying October-November but honestly it seems as soon as they can get everything working since they seem to be wanting to be first to the market with Daydream to help promote the device and their company more in the premium market.
The only people who can give any real answer to that sort of question are the manufacturers themselves and they aren't going to tell you. Also, given that Daydream support isn't in the initial Nougat release but will come later in an update which is entirely in Google's hands as to when they release it. Google need to decide on a date for when it's ready and then tell ZTE who have to get it out the door at some point after Google announce its availability. A more pertinent question at this point is will ZTE wait for the Daydream enabling patch before releasing a Nougat ROM for the A7 or will they release one before that.
Tsk tsk, no asking for etas on XDA... Just kidding!
Always thank those who are helpful...and just ignore those who aren't.
Thread closed - this type of impossible-to-answer question just winds folk up.
http://www.androidauthority.com/sam...ll-jump-straight-android-7-1-1-nougat-735148/
I wonder what it means for the current 7.0 beta that is due to end in mid-December.
Many people claimed we will get an official 7.0 release in the next 2 weeks (still in 2016) but If Samsung is going directly to 7.1.1, it's more likely to postpone the release.
Sony, who wants to be the first vendor with a 7.1.1 release said they don't have a firm deadline yet because "the Xperia Concept developer team currently has the source code and is waiting for the application suite (GMS apps) and the Compatibility Test Suite (CTS) from Google." (Xperia Blog)
If that's the case, then Samsung is probably waiting on the same thing and with Samsung history of extremely-late releases of new software, I wouldn't be surprised if we stay with 6.0.1 for at least another 3-4 months..
Take it with a grain of salt (or ten), that all came from one reply to a member of the beta programme, and knowing Samsung, doesn't sound like something they would reveal like that, it's hard enough getting an answer about monthly security updates from them let alone an entire new OS version
7.1.1 is relatively small update to 7.0 so it shouldn't be a big problem for Samsung.
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The android 10 official update yet to rollout.
Other non android one phones have rolled out android 10 for their devices . It feels so bad Mi a2 being android one phone still have no any official announcement regarding that. Even they do not have any roadmap for the release.
The December 2019 security patch has rolled out leading with a major Chrome bug inside that.
Since October Google had pushed the update from their side, but xiaomi is taking a lot of time in rolling out the update.
Also their is no beta version rolled out for the same for android 10.
Kindly the senior devs please spread this post to xiaomi, so that they will look into this.
Thankyou.
That surely is the last Xiaomi device I'm going to ever buy. Completely disappointed. The main reason I picked this "Apple boldness" device is the Android one project, second the price. Now I know it was kind of a waste of money for what I wanted and needed from a smartphone. Even Samsung are rolling out Android 10 with a lot more of useful resources sooner, when not, they offer roadmaps and news about it. Putting aside its stable security patches releases even for A5 2017, month after month, my previous daily driver.