Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 picking up September Security Update

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 12, 2018       

If you own a Nokia 6 or Nokia 5 you should have received the over-the-air update notification for September 1st, 2018 Android security update. That’s all that is detailed in the new software for both of these phones.

The Software for the Nokia 6 (TA-1021) weighs in at around 104MB, while the Nokia 5 (TA-1053) gets it for 98.7MB.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device. We will let you know once the update is out for other countries.

Nokia is also planning to roll out Android 9.0 Pie to all the Nokia Smartphones starting October 2018. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

New Nokia Smartphones announced for India, Pricing is too high for the Specs they offer

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 11, 2018       

HMD Global yesterday announced the Nokia 2.1, 3GB RAM model of Nokia 3.1 and the Nokia 5.1 for Indian markets. The devices will be available starting August 12th via Paytm Mall, Nokia's website, and Offline retail stores.

The Nokia 2.1 is priced at ₹6,999, Nokia 3.1 (2GB) at ₹10,499, (3GB) at ₹11,999, and Nokia 5.1 at ₹14,499. It seems that Nokia love adding ₹1000 - ₹2000 to their retail prices year-over-year. 

Last year, the Nokia 3 was launched with a price of ₹9,499 for the base variant, while the Nokia 5 was ₹12,899. Such a price increase, with these specifications.

Nokia 3.1 has a 5.2-inch HD+ Display, MediaTek 6750 CPU with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, 2990mAh Battery. Nokia 5.1 (₹14,499) is powered by Helio P18, not even Helio P60 which can be found in Realme 1 (₹ 10,990 - 4/64GB), 16MP Single Rear Camera, 8MP front shooter, 2970mah Battery... uh

The Pricing seems too high for the Specs they offer. I personally would choose Motorola Moto G6, or Redmi Note 5 Pro over Nokia 5.1 for that price.

List of Nokia Smartphones getting Android 9.0 Pie

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 07, 2018       

Now that Google has released the next version of Android, Android 9.0 Pie, the wait for the devices to get the update first has already started. 

With Android 9.0 Pie, you'll get new Swipe Gesture navigation, Rotation suggestion, Adaptive Battery and Adaptive Brightness, Smart replies, App actions, Text selection, Redesigned Quick Setting tiles and Notification Panel, Redesigned Volume Options, Brand new Settings, Privacy, Digital Wellbeings (Dashboard) and Winddown Mode, and more...

HMD has already confirmed that all its Nokia branded Smartphones including the one launched in 2017 will be getting Android 9.0 Pie. So we've made the Full list of Nokia Devices getting Official Android 9.0 Pie this Fall.

List of Nokia Smartphones getting Official Android 9.0 Pie -

• Nokia 8 Sirroco
• Nokia 8
• Nokia 7 Plus
• Nokia 7
• Nokia 6X
• Nokia 6.1 Plus
• Nokia 6.1
• Nokia 6
• Nokia 5X
• Nokia 5.1 Plus
• Nokia 5.1
• Nokia 5
• Nokia 3.1
• Nokia 3
• Nokia 2
• Nokia 1

So above are the devices getting Android 9.0. Nokia is expected to roll this update starting August 2018. First Nokia device likely to get Official Android Pie will be the Nokia 7 Plus. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

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Nokia 6.1 Plus is the Nokia X6 with Android One, Available starting July 24th

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 20, 2018       

[Updated] HMD just announced the Nokia 6.1 Plus for HongKong.. Great!

Just a few months back Nokia announced its first 19:9 Smartphone with Notch, the Nokia X6. It seems that the company is planning to launch it as Nokia 6.1 Plus for Global Markets.

According to XDA, HMD Global's Nokia 6.1 Plus is headed for Global Launch for July 24th in Hong Kong. The Nokia 6.1 Plus runs Android 8.1 Oreo as part of the Android One program.

Specifications of this phone includes a 5.8-inch 1080×2280 (19:9) IPS LCD, 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM, Snapdragon 636 SoC, and 3060mAh battery with Quick Charge. It got a dual camera setup comprised of a 16MP shooter and a 5MP shooter. The front-facing camera is a single 16MP shooter.

The Nokia 6X will cost HKD 2,288, which is roughly $292 / INR 20,145. There's no information when it will be available outside HK.  Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

Nokia 6 and Nokia 5 Grabs New Update With July Security Patch

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 04, 2018       

If you own a Nokia 6 or Nokia 5 in India you should have received the over-the-air update notification for July 1st, 2018 Android security update. That’s all that is detailed in the new software for both of these phones.

The Software for the Nokia 6 (TA-1021) weighs in at around 140.9MB, while the Nokia 5 (TA-1053) gets it for 145.1MB.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device. We will let you know once the update is out for other countries.

Nokia is also planning to roll out Android 9.0 P to all the Nokia Smartphones starting August 2018. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

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Android P Beta on its way for Nokia 6.1, Nokia 7, and Nokia 8 Sirocco in China

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 26, 2018       

Back at Google IO, Google released new Android P Build (Developer Preview 2) with exciting new features, and also announced a huge expansion of its Android Beta program. Google made the new firmware available for non-Google devices including Smartphones from brands like OnePlus, Xiaomi, Nokia, Essential, Sony, Vivo, and Oppo Smartphones.

Nokia 7 Plus was one of the lucky Smartphone to receive Android P Beta across the globe, except China.

Now, Nokia’s Beta Labs in China, is allowing a limited number of Nokia 7 Plus who signed up for the beta program between June 21 and June 24 to get a taste of new Software (Android P Beta). Not only that, Nokia is also expanding this wave to other Nokia Smartphones including Nokia 6.1, Nokia 7, and Nokia 8 Sirocco in China.

There's no exact date on when HMD is going to roll Android 9.0 P Beta to these devices. Also it is unclear if HMD Global has any plans to bring the Android P beta to the international variants of the Nokia 6.1, and Nokia 8 Sirocco. We will let you know once the update is live. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Nokia X6 2018 Specs: Processor, Battery, Camera, Everything Else to Know

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 28, 2018       

Nokia is all set to announce the brand new Nokia X(6) with 19:9 Screen and iPhone-X like Notch on 16th May. The device is not official, but if you need that full list of leaked specs to see if the phone will meet your needs, we’ve got those details here.

Nokia X6 2018 Specification
OS And Hardware
OS	Android OS 8.1 Oreo
Processor	Octa-core CPU
Chipset	Snapdragon 636/ MediaTek Helio P20
GPU	Adreno 509/ Mali-T880 MP2
Body
Dimensions	-
Weight	-
Colors	Black, White
Dust/Water Resistance	No
Display
Screen Size	5.8-inch IPS LCD
Aspect Ratio	19:9
Resolution	1080 x 2220
Protection	Gorilla Glass 3
Memory
Internal	32/64GB
RAM	4/6 GB
Camera
Primary	13MP + 12MP
Secondary	12MP
Connectivity
Bluetooth	5.0
NFC	No
SIM card	Dual-SIM
USB	USB C
Battery and Power
Type	3500 mAh battery
Charging	-
Status
Announced	Not announced yet
Price
Yuan	1599/ 1799
INR	17,000/ 19,000

HMD releases kernel sources for the Nokia 8, Nokia 6, and Nokia 1

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 22, 2018       

HMD finally released the kernel source of its Nokia 8, Nokia 6 2017, and Nokia 1, allowing developers to start the development of custom ROMs for the device. 

HMD Officially does not permit the Nokia devices to be bootloader-unlocked. But there's an Unofficial way which can be found on XDA.

A developer at XDA has found a way of unlocking bootloaders on the Nokia 2, Nokia 5, Nokia 6, and Nokia 8. While testers have confirmed the fact that it does work, the methods involved may not be the safest.

The kernel sources are available in the tar.gz file extension. If you're interested in developing a custom ROM for Nokia devices, the go ahead to Nokia's Website and download the kernel sources and set it up in the Android Kitchen.

Android 8.1 Oreo update for Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 6 2018 begins rolling out

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 12, 2018       

The recently announced Nokia 6 2018 and Nokia 7 Plus is now receiving Official Android 8.1 Oreo. It it is the lastest Android Software from Google and arrives in as build  v2.13B for the Nokia 6.1 and the Nokia 7 Plus.

Android 8.1 comes with numerous changes over Android 8.0. You get new dark and light themes which changes according to wallpaper, Pixel 2 Launcher, Redesigned Power Menu, new Shutdown and Reboot Animation, Round Statusbar Icons, and Settings. Nokia has also added the latest April 2018 Security Patch with the update.

The Android 8.1 for the Nokia 7 Plus weights in at around 510MB, and 802MB for the Nokia 6 2018. Nokia's instructions explain that for a successful installation, your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device. We will let you know once the update is out for other devices. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Nokia India is Announcing the Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 6 (2018), and Nokia 8 Sirocco Today, Watch the Event Live Here!

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 04, 2018       

The Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 6 2018, Nokia 8 Sirocco  will be officially announced in India today during a live streamed event at 12:00 PM IST. HMD will show off the new 2018 Nokia Smartphones, tell us the new features.

During this Livestream, we are sort of expecting to see the price of the new devices and Launch day offers. You can watch out the live event here:

Nokia 6 features a 5.5" Display, Single 16MP Rear Camera with Bothie feature, Snapdragon 630 CPU paired with 4GB DDR4 RAM. The Nokia 6 2018 runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat and will be upgraded to Android 8.0 Oreo in near future. The Design looks far better than the OG Nokia 6.

With the Nokia 7 Plus, you get a 6 inches 18:9 display, Snapdragon 660 CPU which is of course faster than the Snapdragon 630 used in Nokia 7, 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage expandable up to 128 GB with MicroSD. We have 12MP + 13 MP with ZEISS Optics, 2X optical zoom, f/2.0 aperture, Dual PD all pixel focus, Nokia Pro Mode app, and Bothie.

Also Read: Nokia 7 Plus with Snapdragon 660 could cost you around Rs 20,000 in India

Nokia 8 Sirocco comes with curved glass finish in a stainless-steel frame. It has a 5.5-inch curved edge-to-edge pOLED display protected by a 3D Corning Gorilla Glass protection on top, Dual rear sensors with ZEISS optics with one wide-angle sensor coupled with a secondary 13-megapixel sensor with 2x optical zoom. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo and has Snapdragon 835 CPU.

Which one would you buy? Let us know in the below comment section!

Nokia 9 Specs

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 02, 2018       

Nokia 9 Specification
OS And Hardware
OS	Android OS 8.1 Oreo
Chipset	Snapdragon 845
GPU	Adreno 630 GPU
Body
Dimensions	150.6 x 75.2 x 7.3 mm
Weight	-
Waterproof	Yes, IP68
Colors	Black
Display
Screen Size	6.01-inches 18:9 AMOLED
Resolution	1080 x 2160
Protection	Gorilla Glass 5
Memory
Internal	256 GB
RAM	8 GB
Camera
Rear Primary	41MP Wide, OIS, 1.4um, F/1.5/F/2.4
Rear Secondary	20MP Tele, OIS, F/2.4
Rear Third	9/7MP Monochrome
Front Camera	21MP F/1.8
Battery and Power
Size	3900 mAh battery
Wireless Charging	Support Qi Wireless Charging
Fast Charging	Wired Charging Support QC4.0 Fast Charge
Status
Release Date	Yet to be Announced
Expected Price
CNY	3299

Nokia India is Announcing Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 6 (2018), and Nokia 8 Sirocco on April 4

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 28, 2018       

Nokia confirmed via Press Invites that they are indeed going to announce new 2018 Nokia Smartphones on April 4. Nokia will be announcing the Nokia 6 (2018), Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 8 Sirocco, and Nokia 8110 4G at the event, as the company while revealing all these devices at MWC said that they will arrive in India starting April.

Nokia 6 features a 5.5" Display, Single 16MP Rear Camera with Bothie feature, Snapdragon 630 CPU paired with 4GB DDR4 RAM. The Nokia 6 2018 runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat and will be upgraded to Android 8.0 Oreo in near future. The Design looks far better than the OG Nokia 6.

With the Nokia 7 Plus (Hands-on), you get a 6 inches 18:9 display, Snapdragon 660 CPU which is of course faster than the Snapdragon 630 used in Nokia 7, 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage expandable up to 128 GB with MicroSD. We have 12MP + 13 MP with ZEISS Optics, 2X optical zoom, f/2.0 aperture, Dual PD all pixel focus, Nokia Pro Mode app, and Bothie.

Also Read: Nokia 7 Plus with Snapdragon 660 could cost you around Rs 20,000 in India

Nokia 8 Sirocco comes with curved glass finish in a stainless-steel frame. It has a 5.5-inch curved edge-to-edge pOLED display protected by a 3D Corning Gorilla Glass protection on top, Dual rear sensors with ZEISS optics with one wide-angle sensor coupled with a secondary 13-megapixel sensor with 2x optical zoom. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo and has Snapdragon 835 CPU.

We’ll keep you updated as April 4 arrives!

Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 8 Sirocco Hits India Early April

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 18, 2018       

The Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 6 2018, Nokia 1 are coming to India as early as next month (April 2018).

The report came from HMD’s CEO Florian Seiche. When asked about HMD’s plans for the Nokia brand on the Indian market, Seiche revealed that beginning next month they are planning launch Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus, new Nokia 6 and Nokia 1 handsets in India

Also Read: Nokia 7 Plus with Snapdragon 660 could cost you around Rs 20,000 in India

"HMD Global plans to launch the 4G feature phone in collaboration with a telecom operator in May in India, which will pit it directly against Reliance Industries’ JioPhone. Both companies are targeting a bulk of the roughly 500 million basic phone users who have not upgraded to smartphones for reasons of affordability and use cases.

In addition, beginning next month, the company plans to launch Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus, new Nokia 6 and Nokia 1 handsets in India." - Economictimes

Additionally, the company has already partnered with Foxconn to setup its manufacturing in India for existing as well as new smartphone and feature phones.

Economictimes

Nokia 7 Plus with Snapdragon 660 could cost you around Rs 20,000 in India

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 11, 2018       

Back at MWC 2018 HMD Global revealed the Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 6 2018, Retro Nokia 8110 and the little Nokia 1. The main attraction of the Nokia MWC event was the beautiful  Nokia 7 Plus and near-bezel-less Nokia 8 Sirocco.

The Nokia 7 Plus is already available in China at 2300 Chinese Yuan which is about Rs. 23500 INR. However, considering Nokia's aggressive pricing for India, the Nokia 7 Plus could be priced in at around Rs. 20,000.

Back in 2017, Nokia revealed the Nokia 6 at 1699 Chinese Yuan which is about Rs. 17,500 INR, but Nokia priced it aggressively at 14,999 in India.

Also Check: Nokia 8 Sirocco and Nokia 7 Plus hands-on Images

With the Nokia 7 Plus, you get a 6 inches 18:9 display, Snapdragon 660 CPU which is of course faster than the Snapdragon 630 used in Nokia 7, 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage expandable up to 128 GB with MicroSD. We have 12MP + 13 MP with ZEISS Optics, 2X optical zoom, f/2.0 aperture, Dual PD all pixel focus, Nokia Pro Mode app, and Bothie.

Nokia 2 receives March Security Patch in India

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 10, 2018       

If you own a Nokia 2 in India you should have received the over-the-air update notification for March 1st, 2018 Android security update. That’s all that is detailed in the new software version of Nokia 2.

The Software for the Nokia 2 (TA-1011) weighs in at around 84.6MB.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device. We will let you know once the update is out for other countries. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Nokia 8 Sirocco and Nokia 7 Plus Hands-On Images!

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 25, 2018       

The Nokia 8 Sirocco and Nokia 7 Plus are now Official with Android One and top notch specs.

Nokia 8 Sirocco comes with curved glass finish in a stainless-steel frame. It has a 5.5-inch curved edge-to-edge pOLED display protected by a 3D Corning Gorilla Glass protection on top, Dual rear sensors with ZEISS optics with one wide-angle sensor coupled with a secondary 13-megapixel sensor with 2x optical zoom. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo and has Snapdragon 835 CPU.

With the Nokia 7 Plus, you get a 6 inches 18:9 display, Snapdragon 660 CPU which is of course faster than the Snapdragon 630 used in Nokia 7, 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage expandable up to 128 GB with MicroSD. We have 12MP + 13 MP with ZEISS Optics, 2X optical zoom, f/2.0 aperture, Dual PD all pixel focus, Nokia Pro Mode app, and Bothie.

Nokia 1 Hands-On Images!

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 25, 2018       

Nokia 1 is now Official with Google's Android Go. It is the entry-level smartphone from HMD with decent specifications and polycarbonate design.

The Nokia 1 specs are minimal, and it runs on a 1.1GHz MediaTek processor, 1GB of RAM, and just 8GB of storage. It’s a compact device, with a 4.5-inch display (854 x 480) and a basic 5-megapixel camera. Below are some hands-on Images of the Nokia 1, Enjoy!

Nokia 8110 Hands-On Images!

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 25, 2018       

The Nokia 8110 is now Official with classic slider and modern features. It cost in at around €79 and has a rear camera, 4G, and can be used as a Wifi hotspot for your Smartphone or laptop.

It will have a basic version of Facebook and Messenger but it won't feature WhatsApp, as of now. Of course you also get the Snakes Game. Below are the Hands-On Images of the Nokia 8110. Enjoy!

Nokia 6 2018 Global Availability and Pricing

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 25, 2018       

Nokia at MWC 2018 announced the Global variant of the Nokia 6 2018.

This device will be available for purchase from the company’s official website and stores starting April 2018 at 279€ (22,000 INR).

Nokia 6 features a 5.5" Display, Single 16MP Rear Camera with Bothie feature, Snapdragon 630 CPU paired with 4GB DDR4 RAM. The Nokia 6 2018 runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat and will be upgraded to Android 8.0 Oreo in near future. The Design looks far better than the OG Nokia 6.

Take a look at the new Nokia 8110

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 25, 2018       

Nokia at MWC 2018 today announced the classic "slider" Nokia 8110. The new 8110 has all the modern features and cost in at around €79.

The device has a rear camera, 4G, and can be used as a Wifi hotspot for your Smartphone or laptop.

It will have a basic version of Facebook and Messenger but it won't feature WhatsApp, as of now. Of course you also get the Snakes Game. //huffingtonpost