Google Pixel, Pixel XL Receive 4G VoLTE Support With Android 7.1.1 Nougat Update

Google has rolled out Android Nougat 7.1.1 update for Nexus devices and Pixel devices. The Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for Google Pixel XL is 263.6MB in size, and also brings the December Android Security Patch. If you haven't yet received the update, and can't wait to try out the VoLTE feature, you can upgrade to the latest version via the OTA files on Google's site.

To use 4G VoLTE, Google Pixel and Pixel XL users will need to enable Enhanced 4G LTE Mode in Settings > Mobile network settings. This will let you "use LTE services to improve voice and other communications (recommended)". Once activated, users will see an HD symbol in their status bar, with the explanation "Device is HD capable".

The Android 7.1.1 Nougat update also adds gender counterparts for emoji characters that previously only had male or female representation. Google has also added support for GIF images directly from the keyboard on supported apps. Some of the apps that support GIF images include Google Allo, Google Messenger, and Hangouts.

Google Pixel XL with Snapdragon 821, 4GB RAM Launched, starts at $769

Google has launched its Pixel XL smartphone the first ever Google-branded smartphones in the new ‘Pixel series’ at its event in San Fransico. It is available in Quite Black, Very Silver and limited edition Really Blue colors. The smartphone is priced at $769 (Rs. 51,240 approx.) for the 32GB version, while the 128GB version costs $869 (Rs. 57,880 approx.).

The Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL will be available exclusively via Verizon and unlocked version from Google store. The smartphone will be available for pre-orders starting Tuesday in Australia, Canada, Germany, UK, and the US. It will be available in Quite Black, Really Blue (limited edition), and Very Silver colour variants, though it seems the blue colour will not launch in India just yet.

India is one of the launch markets for the phone, with Google Pixel price in India to start at Rs. 57,000, with pre-orders set to begin October 13. The phone will be available from Flipkart, Reliance Digital, and Croma, as well as smaller retailers, with a retail availability at the "end of October" according to Google.

Google Pixel XL features 5.5-inch  (2560×1440 pixels) AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 4 powered by 2.15 GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 821 processor with Adreno 530 GPU and 4GB LPDDR RAM. It has an internal storage of 32GB/128GB. It sports a 12.3MP rear camera with LED flash, PDAF, LDAF and an 8MP front-facing camera. It runs on Android 7.1 Nougat and has 3450 mAh battery

Google Pixel XL

Key Features :

• 5.5-inch  (2560×1440 pixels) AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 4
• 2.15 GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 821 processor with Adreno 530 GPU
• 4GB RAM
• 32GB/128GB internal storage
• 12.3MP rear camera with LED flash, PDAF, LDAF
• 8MP front-facing camera
• Android 7.1 Nougat
• Fingerprint sensor
• 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11ac 2x2MIMO (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, USB Type-C, NFC
• 3450 mAh battery