Google has released a new version of its OS this week . it is called "Android Nougat" and is only available for Google Nexus devices for now and has some new features that appease business users and IT admins.



New Android Nougat security features make the operating system more compelling for businesses.

The latest version of the OS, only available for Google Nexus devices for now, features file-level encryption to better secure corporate content. Additionally, Google has taken a cue from its Chrome OS and added seamless updates to Android, in hopes of making users update their OSes more often. These Android Nougat security enhancements show that Google is continuing to take necessary steps to win over businesses, said Jeff Janovich, a software analyst at Carlisle Construction Materials in Carlisle, Pa., which supports employee-owned Android devices.


The OS also uses a sandboxing approach to separate apps from each other so they can't access data, such as photos, contacts and more, unless the user grants permission. For example, an app might display a prompt asking if it can access a user's contacts or GPS location.
"Anything Google can do to upgrade security and manageability is good for business users," Gold said.


A lingering issue with Android, however, is that not all device manufacturers get new versions at the same time. Android Nougat only runs on Nexus devices at the moment, for example. That means if users have a Samsung, HTC, LG, Sony or any other kind of Android device, they still can't update. This release schedule also causes OS fragmentation.