Android device updates: Nougat rollout begins for the Moto Z ay

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Published 10 Mar 2017

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Update 3:25 : This article has been updated to reflect the news that has pulled the h security update for the Nexus 6.

The Moto Z ay is the latest in the novo family of smartphones to get Android Nougat. But that’s not the only big update this week—’s xel Nexus devices are getting several critical security patches. 

Each week, we round up all the major software updates to hit the Android ecosystem, including phones tablets on U.S. carriers, unlocked phones, smartwatches, Android TV devices. Make sure your device is running the latest available software so you can enjoy new features— fewer bugs security holes.

Motorola

Moto Z ay: Motorola tends to be one of the better Android manufacturers when it comes to delivering Android updates. That’s fallen off a bit since the novo acquisition, but you’re still part of a rather exclusive club now that your phone is getting Nougat. Motorola recommends you have at least 50 percent battery life be connected to -Fi when installing the update.

h security update: Before it’s time to celebrate the luck of the Irish, be sure you get the latest round of security patches from . The monthly update is now available for the xel, xel X Nexus 6 Nexus 5X, xel C, Nexus 9 (-Fi E models), Nexus 6. (However, has pulled the Nexus 6 update after numerous reports of it disabling Apple y. No other phones seem to be affected.)

Android distribution numbers: Sales of the xel some recent Nougat updates have bumped the Nougat numbers in ’s latest monthly report. However, that still leaves Nougat barely cracking the two percent threshold.

month distribution numbers Android Developers

llipop remains the biggest piece of the pie, coming in at 32.5 percent. For the 31.3 percent still on Marshmallow, there’s one piece of good news:  Assistant is coming to your device soon.