Users of Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge may have been delighted to receive the latest Android 7.0 Nougat update, nonetheless, a number of complaints have surfaced online and cast down the excitement. The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge Android 7.0 Nougat update have impacted the battery life of the smartphones.

Although a massive tech enthusiasts have been praising the Android 7.0 Nougat update for its visual overhaul, smoother multitasking functionalities and improved camera software, it seems the update has also a downside. Unfortunately, the Android 7.0 Nougat update reduced the battery life of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge, TNH Online reported.

A test done by Phone Arena showed that the Android 7.0 Nougat update left Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge owners with almost a 10 percent dip in their otherwise smartphone's excellent battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S7, which was running Android Marshmallow, has a battery life of 6 hours and 37 minutes. After the same device was updated to Android 7.0 Nougat, it only showed a 6 hours of battery life. The Galaxy S7 appears to have 9.4 percent battery decrease.

Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge used to have 7 hours and 10 minutes of battery life with Android Marshmallow. Nevertheless, after updating the same device with Android 7.0 Nougat, it only performed a battery life of 6 hours and 35 minutes. The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge turns out to have an 8.1 percent battery decrease

In spite of that, such issues typically emerge when new software rolled out to older devices. The problem of Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge may not seem critical at this point. If the issue is software related, the tech giant may launch a fix in its forthcoming software update. An update may incorporate enhancements for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge battery life.

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