Soon after Google announced the launch of Android Oreo update for Pixel and Nexus series phones, affiliated OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) partners including HTC listed devices eligible for the Google's chocolate-milk cookie flavoured mobile OS.
Now, reliable leakster LlabTooFeR having insider information has claimed that HTC is closing in on finishing the Android Oreo development and optimisation for the U11 series phone. If things go as planned, the company is expected to roll-out the firmware in November or early December.
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Other HTC Devices eligible for Android Oreo update:
Besides the HTC U11, the company has confirmed release of Android Oreo update to HTC U Ultra and HTC 10. Both the devices are expected to get the new OS update in the first quarter of 2018 (January-March).
What to expect from Android 8.0 Oreo?
Android Oreo comes with numerous enhancements over the Android Nougat such as faster booting, extend battery life by cutting down on unnecessary activities of apps in the back ground, more fluid experiences to phones and tablets as well as improvements in security via Google Play Protect that checks suspicious activities and malwares in application.
Read more: Google Android Oreo vs Android Nougat: What's changed?
It also brings new features such as picture-in-picture, which allows users to do two tasks simultaneously, like checking the calendar while planning a party on a Duo video call. And Smart Text Selection improves copy and paste. With the help of machine learning to recognise entities on the screen—like a complete address—users will be able to easily select text they want with a double tap, and even bring up an app like Maps to help during navigation.
HTC U11 Android O update is reaching final stages of the development. Expected ETA is November-early December...
— LlabTooFeR (@LlabTooFeR) October 20, 2017
Notable aspect of the Android Oreo is the Rescue Party feature, which helps device to recover from constant bootloops.
