Moto Z starts receiving Android Nougat with Daydream support in India

The Moto Z is now receiving Android Nougat in India. The new system update upgrades the Moto Z to version NPL25.85-15 and adds support for Daydream platform making it compatible with Google's Daydream View VR headset.

Nougat update for Moto Z is an OTA update and is around 1.4GB in size. Users who get the update notification can tap on "Yes, I'm in" to download the update, and once that is complete you'll be prompted to install it. You can also check for the update manually by going to Settings > About Phone > System Updates.

Besides Daydream support, Nougat for Moto Z adds productivity features like  multi-window view, that allows you to run two apps side by side; Quick switch between apps by double tapping on the overview /recent aps button and Work Mode, which allows users to turn off the phone's work apps when not at work.

The update also includes performance improvements, enhanced battery life, lock screen wallpaper support, new emoji, Android security patch until November, 1, 2016 and more.

Here's the full list of changes from Moto India
Productivity
Quick switch between apps
Multi-window view
Work mode 

Performance
Data Saver
Doze on the Go
Daydream VR
Just-in-time compiler 

Notifications
Notification direct reply
Bundled notifications 

Usability
Custom quick settings
Quick settings bar
Improved settings navigation
Settings suggestions
Lock screen wallpaper
Improved system backup coverage
New and updated emoji 

Emergency information
Accessibility
Accessibility settings in initial setup
Accessibility mono output
Variable text to speech
Size of display elements 

Authentication
Trusted face improvements
Call screening 

Internationalization
Multi locale language support and preferences
Locales by language

Moto experiences
Moto Display landscape mode
Hasselblad TrueZoom mode settings
Hasselblad TrueZoom improvements
“Swipe to shrink the screen” enhancement
Fingerprint sensor for screen lock 

Security update
Android Security: Includes the updates of Android security patches until November 1st 2016

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