Asus Zenfone 4 Pro starts getting Android 8.0 Oreo update
Asus has been releasing the new smartphones in its flagship series known as the Asus Zenfone series from past few years consistently year after year and the latest Zenfone 5 series was launched by Asus at the Mobile World Congress which was held in Barcelona last month. Now, it is interesting to note that the Asus Zenfone 4 series was launched by Asus last year and the flagship smartphone in the Asus Zenfone 4 series was named as the Asus Zenfone 4 Pro. As far as the Asus Zenfone 4 Pro is concerned, the device was launched with all the specifications expected from a flagship smartphone.
In terms of specifications of the Asus Zenfone 4 Pro, the smartphone was launched with Snapdragon 835 processor which was the latest processor from Qualcomm for 2017. Now, we have seen most of the smartphones from last year coming with the same processor as Zenfone 4 Pro. Also, the smartphone was announced with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. As far as the update to Android 8.0 Oreo is concerned, Asus has now rolled out the update for this device and the detailed changelog for this device has been attached below so that you can have a look at all the changes in the latest update
Must Read: Asus launches the ZenFone Max (M1) with 4000mAh battery
Changelog
- Upgrade to Android O.
- Power consumption improvement
- Adds “Long screenshot” function
- Substitute Cast function for PlayTo function
- After OS upgrade, launcher has some important changes – swipe up to all apps, all app icon could be changed.
- More friendly setting UI design.
- Android Oreo features include:
Background limits
Android Oreo helps minimize background activity in the apps you use least - Autofill
With your permission, Autofill remembers your logins to get you into your favorite apps at supersonic speed. - Smart text selection
Android Oreo recognizes text when you tap or select, then recommends a next logical step via a suggested app. - Picture-in-Picture
Notification Dots
Press the notification dots to quickly see what’s new, and easily clear them by swiping away. - Android Instant Apps
Use new apps right from your browser, no installation needed. - A fully redesigned emoji set
Adaptive icons for consistent icons
Install unknown apps
Hostile downloader apps can’t operate without permission; users now permit the installation of APKs per-source
As far as the latest update is concerned, the Zenfone 4 Pro will receive the update with build number V15.0410.1802.34
Abhishek Jariwala
Abhishek Jariwala is a technology writer and editor whose expertise lies in writing news and review articles. He is a software engineer from Surat and is currently using a OnePlus One.