Wednesday, April 13, 2016

NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet K1 Updated With Android 6.0.1, Support for Vulkan API

An update for the SHIELD Tablet K1 from NVIDIA is rolling out, which includes a bump up to Android 6.0.1, in addition to many other things. A sweet feature for gamers is also included, being support of the Vulkan API for high-efficiency access to the SHIELD’s graphics hardware. 

Also listed on the changelog, support for Android’s Doze mode is baked inside, USB MIDI support, a memory compression enhancement, improved WiFi connectivity when waking from sleep, a fix for issues when movings apps to your SD card, and much more.

This update is rolling out right now, so keep your eyes peeled for it.

Take a look at the complete changelog below.
What’s New

Supports the new Vulkan API for high-efficiency access to SHIELD’s graphics hardware

Adds Android 6.0.1 changes

Support for Android Doze mode & additional power optimizations

Adds USB MIDI support

Adds memory compression enhancement

Improved Wi-Fi connectivity when waking from sleep

Fixed Compass functionality

Fixed Gamepad Mapper issues

Fixed issues with moving apps to SD card

Fixed Doom 3 HDMI output issue

Repositioned Lasso Capture icons in landscape mode

Update to Android 6.0 Security Patch Level March 1, 2016

Overall stability and security enhancements

Via: NVIDIA


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NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet K1 Updated With Android 6.0.1, Support for Vulkan API

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