The ASUS Zenfone 6 is receiving a new update that brings August’s security patch as well as some new features and optimizations.
The update comes as version 16.1220.1908.189 and is rolling out globally. Below is the full changelog for the update.
- Video call tuning parameters updated.
- Supported more 18 settings in smart key.
- Updated audio parameter & quality Improved.
- General system & app stability improved.
- Optimized Translation Strings
- 2019 Jul. & Aug. security patch level updated
- GMS_9_0_201906_r1 updated
- Preload new Rajiko & HybridRadio APK for JP
- Preload new Netflix APK for BR
The changelog doesn’t reveal much of the key changes in the update, so the folks at XDA-Developers who have gotten the update have listed some of the new features that are not stated in the official changelog but bundled with the new update.
- New Smart Key Settings
The Zenfone 6 has an additional hardware button called the Smart Key. The key which can be used to trigger the Google Assistant is also customizable. The new update adds more options the key can be assigned to. Below is a list of the new ones:
- Toggle Hotspot.
- Toggle Bluetooth.
- Make a call.
- Show my QR code.
- Calculator- Open calculator, Open currency converter, Open unit converter.
- Clock- Open Stopwatch, Open Timer, Set an alarm.
- File Manager – Open Recent files.
- Gallery – Open photo album.
- Camera – Open camera, Take pictures, Record video.
It is said that the smart key can also work as a Call Answering Key and for snoozing alarms in the top-level settings.
- Google Lens Shortcut
The Zenfone 6 now has Google Lens built into the camera app. The Lens icon is positioned at the bottom right corner of the viewfinder.
- Call Volume Optimization
When your device restarts following the installation of the update, a notification asking to optimize the call volume pops up. This allows you to preset a call volume so you don’t need to adjust the volume while receiving a call.
If you own the Zenfone 6, you should check for the update. It may already be available even though you haven’t received a notification yet.
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