Here's the full Android 7.1 Nougat changelog outlining Pixel,Pixel XL-exclusive features and what non-Pixel users can expect from it.

The Complete Android 7.1 Nougat Changelog Is Here, but Don't Expect Too Much If You're a Non-Pixel User

The Google Pixel and Pixel XL handsets will run Nougat out of the box. But it's not off the shelf version of the software that's available publicly, it's version 7.1in fact, as revealed during Google's October 4 keynote. It's tailor-made with newdevices in mind and come packed with a load of exclusive features as well.

Luckily though, the entire Android 7.1 Nougat update itself isn't going to be exclusive to just the latest Pixel handsets. It will eventually roll out to other devices too, including the Nexus lineup. But, certain features of the software will stay exclusive to Pixel handsets, and there's no telling whether or not these additions will make it onto other devices. So, if you do get the update, what can you expect from it? We have stumbled upon the complete Android 7.1 changelog, courtesy of AndroidPolice, that highlights Pixel-exclusvie features as well as those that will aimed towards users with non-Pixel phones.

Pixel product-specific

Pixel Launcher - swipe up for all apps, new Search Box, date/weather header on homeGoogle AssistantUnlimited original quality photo/video backup to Google PhotosSmart Storage - when storage is full, automatically removes old backed up photos/videosPhone/Chat support (new support tab in settings), screen-share functionalityQuick switch adapter for wired setup from Android or iPhonePixel Camera:Electronic Image Stabilization (“video stabilization”) 2.0Pro FeaturesWhite Balance PresetsExposure CompensationAE/AF LockingViewfinder grid modesHW-accelerated (on Qualcomm Hexagon coprocessor) HDR+ image processingSmartburstSensor Hub processor with tightly integrated sensors (accel, gyro, mag) + connectivity (Wi-Fi, Cell, GPS)CosmeticSolid navbar icons with home affordance for AssistantSysUI accent color themingWallpaper picker with new wallpapers and soundsNew setup look and feelDynamic calendar date icon

Android Nougat 7.1

Night LightTouch/display performance improvementsMoves (Fingerprint swipe down gesture - opt-in)Seamless A/B system updatesDaydream VR modeDeveloper features:App shortcuts / shortcut manager APIsCircular app icons supportKeyboard image insertionFingerprint sensor gesture to open/close notification shadeManual storage manager Intent for appsImproved VR thread schedulingEnhanced wallpaper metadataMulti-endpoint call supportSupport for various MNO requirementsPCDMA voice privacy propertySource type support for Visual VoicemailCarrier config options for managing video telephonyManual storage manager - identifies apps and files and apps using storage

As you can see from the changelog, non-Pixel devices can expect the new Night Light feature to grace their devices that works more or less like iOS' Night Shift mode. Furthermore, users can except touch-screen and display related improvements as well with things topped off Daydream VR mode.

Rest of the feature additions are focused mainly towards developers and they look exciting nonetheless.

Wrap Up

It's highly likely Android 7.1 Nougat will start rolling out for devices by the end of this year. It also makes sense to keep the software exclusive for Pixel and Pixel XL devices in the weeks to come. After all, there has to be differentiation between Nexus devices and Pixel, right?

Once Android 7.1 is available for download, we will inform our readers about it, so stay tuned to our coverage.