Google is releasing Android 7.1.1 today, and with it, Nexus devices will gain features that were already included on the Pixel and Pixel XL, like more inclusive emoji and a GIF keyboard. Google created counterparts to its male emoji earlier this year so the update will allow Android users to text an emoji of a female astronaut or doctor, among other career-oriented emoji.

The GIF keyboard that’s available on the Pixel is also coming to updated devices. Users can directly search for GIFs, but only on supported apps, like Allo, Messenger, and Hangouts.

The update doesn’t just include fun messaging features. Nougat 7.1.1 comes with app shortcuts on the home screen where a long press on an app icon launches certain actions on compatible…

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