The Motorola Moto Z unlocked variant is finally getting its Android 7.0 Nougat firmware. Previously, this update was only available to the Moto Z that was a Verizon-exclusive. With the latest update, it is now made available for the worldwide unlocked variant.

Moto Z Android Nougat Upgrade. The American multinational telecommunications company tried to shed some light about the update delay. It explained that the unlocked variant of the smartphone was released months after the original Verizon version and was made with by different software teams. As a consequence, its update also came later.

The latest Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Motorola modular smartphone brings quite a number of new features. The quick settings in the notification shade have been updated to take up less space. Moreover, there is no need to expand the area in order to see the notification shade. "Doze" is also improved which will allow Moto Z users to enjoy a longer battery life. Perhaps the biggest feature is that the new update is Daydream-compatible so users can now check out some virtual reality content.

For Moto Z owners, the update is available through downloading it. Go to Settings > About Phone > System Update and then tap on "check for update." It should be available for download. It is a relatively huge update so it is best to be connected to Wi-Fi before trying to download it, as well as freeing up some memory.

Motorola Moto Z. The Moto Z boasts of being both the world's thinnest smartphone as well as the best modular phone. At 5.19mm, it feels incredibly thin to hold so much so that it might actually be too thin.

As a modular smartphone, it means that users can "build their own smartphone." Basically, different components of the smartphone can be independently upgraded or replaced. Currently, the Moto Z already offers several modular accessories, which is more than any other modular smartphone in the market. More importantly, the MotoMods are well-designed and creative.

The Moto Z was officially released in the United States on July 28 as a Verizon-exclusive. The worldwide unlocked smartphone was released later.

The Motorola Moto Z is the thinnest smartphone available as well as the best modular smartphone on the market. It was one of the top picks for the best Android smartphone at the start of 2017. What are your thoughts on the Moto Z smartphone? Comments below.

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