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Android 7.0 Nougat Public Release Tipped for August 5 Alongside Upgraded Camera App

Android 7.0 Nougat Public Release Tipped for August 5 Alongside Upgraded Camera App 346u23

By Tasneem Akolawala | Updated: 1 August 2016 14:34 IST

Highlights

The Camera app to get new Grid options
Android Nougat to multi-window feature
Nexus 5 s won't receive the Android Nougat update

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In July, Google released its final preview build of Android Nougat, hinting that the public release is on the horizon. Now, a fresh leak hints that the company will publicly release Android 7.0 Nougat as soon as this month. The leak also reveals that Nexus 5 s won't get the update. jk21

Tipster Evan Blass rumoured HTC 'Marlin' Nexus device launch as well, remains to be seen.

Blass also said that Nexus 5 owners won't get the update. The Nexus 5 smartphone has long ed its 18 months update cycle, and it seems fair that Google is pulling .

Android 7.0 Nougat is expected to come with several new features, and the latest preview build hints at few Camera app upgrades. Android Police has spotted two new features in the Camera app - more Grid options, and the resurrection of the much-missed manual exposure mode.

Gridlines are a smart way to compose the mise en scene while taking a photo. The new Camera app will apparently give three more Gridline options, apart from the old standard 3x3 frame. There is now an option to choose 4x4, a Golden Ratio (aka Phi grid), and the Square Grid used mainly for social apps. The new Grid options are highlighted now on top of the viewfinder, and by clicking it the preferred grid can then be selected. The gridlines can also be kept off, if the so prefers.

The manual exposure feature got lost in the preview builds, but has now made a comeback. It is resurrected in the form of a slider that shows up just by tapping on the screen. s can then decide to then amp up the brightness or reduce it, or even just let it be as is.

(Also see: Android N Name Is Android Nougat)

For now, the latest preview build is available for bring improvements like multi-window , enhanced notifications, revamped doze, number blocking, and more.

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