Sony has announced that users of the Xperia X smartphone can download Android 7.0 Nougat OS with features like multi-window support to run two apps simultaneously and double tap to switch between apps.

The company claims that collaboration with Google and Sony Xperia will give the smartphone improved battery life. With Sony's latest Messaging app, the company claims that users can share videos and audio with a few taps.

Android 7.0 Nougat will give the smartphone with manual camera settings control with manual focus and shutter speed controls similar to Xperia XZ. Sony has made the announcement through their Twitter account and advised the users to watch for the notifications as the update has started rolling out in a phase manner.

The Nougat update is estimated to be 1GB in file size. It has started rolling out to countries like The Netherlands, Turkey, Russia and Australia. The update has reportedly provides new features like "Stamina Mode" and few enhancements to the camera app.

Users of Sony Xperia XZ, Xperia X and Xperia X Compact will now have the chance to experience the Android Nougat running on their respective Sony handset as the Japanese company has started rolling out the latest Android mobile operating system to its two prominent models.

"Sony has rolled Android Nougat update to selected Xperia X models last week. Xperia X Compact (F5521), Xperia X Dual (F5122) and Xperia X (5121) are among the selected models to receive the initial rollout with build number 34.2.A.0.266 as shared by the users," states Sony in the Xperia Blog.

For those older handsets powered by Snapdragon 800 or 801 chipsets such as Z Ultra, Z1 Compact, Z1, Z2, Z3 Compact and Xperia Compact will not be upgraded to Android Nougat.