Earlier this month, Samsung kicked off the Android 7.0 Nougat beta program for its Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge smartphones. Those who were chosen to participate got an up-close look at most of what the next version of Android will look like on Samsung's popular flagships, but everyone else was left waiting. DON'T MISS:- Leak reveals another key Galaxy S8 feature Unfortunately, Samsung has still yet to announce a release date for Nougat on the S7 line, but last week, SamMobile got its hands on the official Customer Consultant Guide for the beta program, which shows off many-the upcoming features. The guide highlights nearly two dozen-user interface and user experience-changes, including a streamlined Settings menu, the ability to adjust display size, a cleaner drag-down Quick Panel and notification grouping. There have also been significant changes made to the home screen, lock screen and call screen. Whether you have a Galaxy S7/S7 edge or are simply curious about how Nougat will affect Samsung's flagship devices, you can download the full guide in PDF format at this link . The new features begin on page 16, while-answers to frequently asked questions about the beta can be found on page 35 and onward.

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