14 DAY TRIAL // Axon 7 was updated from Marshmallow to Nougat last month and it seems that ZTE has already started to roll out the 7.1.1 Nougat update for the smartphone. The update brings some changes, as well as the updated security patch.
Axon 7 smartphones will support WiFi calling for T-Mobile subscribers, and this means that users will be able to send and receive text messages and calls over WiFi. The feature would come in handy especially when users don’t have a reliable mobile connection or wish to save on their data plan by connecting to a wireless network.
In addition, Android 7.1.1 Nougat brings a feature for sending gifs directly from the keyboard on supported applications.
The update will also add enhancements to Google Daydream in order to optimize and improve the experience for users, according to a report. Google made emojis gender-equal with Android 7.1.1 Nougat, and the feature will now be available to Axon 7 users.
Google security patch for February 2017
The 7.1.1 Nougat update also includes Google’s security patch updates, which fix all known vulnerabilities with 7.1.1. This update proves that ZTE is determined to provide its users with timely OS updates, especially for the high-end but cheap Axon 7.
However, last month’s 7.0 Nougat update was delayed, after the company announced that the update didn’t meet expectations and quality standards while in beta test.
The smartphone comes with a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with QUAD HD (2560 x 1440 pixels) resolution and a 20MP rear camera with dual image stabilization, including iOS and EIS. The main camera also has sapphire crystal lens and enhanced dual-LED flash.
Moreover, the Axon 7 runs a Snapdragon 820 chipset, has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal memory. It’s the cheapest Daydream-ready smartphone in the United States, carrying a price tag of about $400. The battery inside the smartphone is 3,250mAh and the phone is available in multiple colors, including gold, gray and silver.