Sony India announced the rollout of the new Android 8.0 Oreo update for its Xperia R1 and R1 Plus smartphone. The roll-out is effective from 9thMarch, 2018.

Some of the new features include:
- 2x Speed booster : Get started on your favourite tasks more quickly with 2x the boot speed when powering up
- Powerful System Enhancement: Android Oreo helps minimize background activity in the apps you use least; it’s the super power you can’t even see
- Autofill: With your permission, Autofill remembers your logins to get you into your favourite apps at supersonic speed
- Smart text selection: Android Oreo recognizes text when you tap or select, then recommends a next logical step via a suggested app
- Notification Dots: Press the notification dots to quickly see what’s new, and easily clear them by swiping away
- Android Instant Apps: Teleport directly into new apps right from your browser, no installation needed
- Express yourself in more ways than ever: Share the feels with a fully redesigned emoji set, including over 60 new emoji