Smartphones

How to install Android 7.0 Nougat on your Nexus device right now

Published

August 23, 2016

Monch Lopez

Android 7.0 Nougat is rolling out to eligible devices via an over-the-air update as we speak. Nexus and Android One phones and tablets, namely the Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6, Nexus 9, Nexus Player, Pixel C, and the General Mobile Android 4G, Google’s first Android One device for Europe, are getting the first bite off Nougat.

To find out if the newest flavor of Android is available on your phone and/or tablet, simply head to Settings > About Phone > System Update, and then tap the “Check for update” button.

Don’t be alarmed if the download notification doesn’t pop up on your device’s screen; unlike iOS updates, new Android versions can take weeks, even months, to arrive. Nougat doesn’t appear to be rolling out far and wide just yet. A bummer, we know.

There is, however, a way to put your device on a faster track to upgrading than others, which, in a way, forces the update to download. Sure, it’ll take a few downloads, but the outcome will be the same — you’ll be on the final version of Android 7.0 Nougat sooner than intended.

All you need to do is opt into Google’s Android Beta Program and enroll your device. You can sign up for the test program here.

The link will direct you to a sign-in page. Do so and tap “Enroll device” under the list of eligible devices. Wait for a couple of minutes, then repeat the steps at the beginning of this post to check if the update shows up on your phone or tablet. Download and install every update that comes your way and you’ll eventually end up with the final build of Nougat. Don’t worry about the updates wiping your data because they won’t.

The latest version of Android brings several cool features, including a better battery-saving mode and notification shade and the ability to run two apps simultaneously.

We’ve gone through the process of upgrading to Android 7.0 Nougat and screencapped the important parts for you. You can find the screenshots below.

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This rumored iPhone 18 color will make you switch phones

The rumored Dark Cherry color looks so premium.

Published

April 27, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Image source: Macworld

(Cosmic) orange is the new black. With the iPhone 17 series, Apple introduced the color as the next fashion statement for the ubiquitous phone. If you see an orange phone today, chances are that it’s an all-new iPhone 17 Pro Max. This year, the series might get another new statement color: Dark Cherry.

Though the usual suspects of colors will always be there, Apple often leaves a bit of room for more experimental options for those who want to stand out with their new phone. As you can probably tell from the ongoing deluge of orange, the strategy is working well for Apple.

According to Macworld, Apple is working on a Dark Cherry option for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.

Red isn’t a color foreign to the iPhone. In the past, several generations included a limited red colorway option. If the reports are true, red might be a standard option, rather than a limited edition.

But, of course, Dark Cherry is different from the red that we’re used to. Instead of the bright red, the new option will be more similar to the color of wine.

Besides Dark Cherry, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will also have Light Blue, Dark Gray, and Silver as options. Though Light Blue also looks great, the wine-like color looks like a personal highlight for me. I didn’t know I wanted a wine-colored iPhone until I saw the renders for this.

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OPPO Find X9s now official in PH: Price, availability, pre-order info

Everyday premium arrives

Published

April 24, 2026

GadgetMatch

OPPO has also introduced the OPPO Find X9s in the Philippines, offering a more accessible premium experience for everyday users.

The device is priced at PHP 69,999.

Pre-order and availability

Pre-orders begin April 24 at select OPPO Brand Stores. Early buyers will receive a Portable Power Gift Box.

The Find X9s officially goes on sale on May 15, available through:

OPPO Online Store
Select OPPO Brand Stores

Online store purchases include the Portable Power Gift Box and Enco X3s earbuds, while Shopee offers the gift box bundle.

Key highlights

The OPPO Find X9s features a 50MP Hasselblad co-developed triple camera system with 4K recording across all lenses. It also packs a 7025mAh battery, slim 7.99mm design, and durability ratings up to IP69, making it a balanced daily driver.

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OPPO Find X9 Ultra lands in PH: Price, availability, pre-order perks

Creator flagship unveiled

Published

April 24, 2026

GadgetMatch

OPPO is bringing its camera-focused flagship, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra, to the Philippines with a strong push toward creators and mobile imaging.

The device is priced at PHP 99,999.

Pre-order and availability

Pre-orders open April 24 at select OPPO Brand Stores nationwide. Customers will receive a Flagship Imaging Photography Box as a freebie.

The Find X9 Ultra becomes widely available on May 15 via:

OPPO Online Store
Shopee
Select OPPO Brand Stores

Online purchases include additional perks such as the Photography Box and Enco X3s earbuds, while Shopee buyers get the Photography Box bundle.

Key highlights

Built for creators, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra features a 200MP Hasselblad main camera with advanced zoom capabilities. It supports 4K and 8K video recording with Dolby Vision, paired with a large 7050mAh battery and fast wired and wireless charging.