Google’s new version of Android is now available to Pixel and Nexus device owners, with more devices promised to support the update soon.
Google on Tuesday began rolling out the final version of Android 8.1 to Pixel and Nexus device owners, bringing minor updates to the Oreo platform. Google said more devices will receive the update soon.
Android 8.1, which has been available in beta testing for a month, includes the Neural Networks API that allows the new Pixel 2 to take advantage of the “Pixel Visual Core” SOC. It enhances Google’s photo apps to run faster and will allow third-party photography apps to take HDR+ quality images.
Other new Android 8.1 features include:
Android 8.1 is rolling out now to all Pixel phones, and the Pixel C tablet, Nexus 5X, and Nexus 6P. You can update over-the-air through Android or via flashing a system image. If you’re not seeing the update yet, sit tight. Google says the update is rolling out over the next week.
As for other devices, Google said Tuesday that it’s working with “device maker partners to bring Android 8.1 to more devices, including Android Oreo (Go edition) devices, in the months ahead.”
