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Leaked video shows Google’s vision for Android-based feature phones and apps

Kyle Bradshaw Sep 20 2019 - 11:48 am PT

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Last week, we saw that Google was seemingly scrapping their work on Chrome for Android-based feature phones. As this was the only publicly visible work, we believe Google may have scrapped Android feature phones altogether. Now we have an in-depth look at what could have been, as a leaked video of an Android-based feature phone made by Nokia has surfaced. Our in-depth analysis has revealed new apps and interesting details about the project.

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[Update: Amazon pre-orders open] The Nokia 7.2 goes up for pre-order in the US for $350, available September 30

Damien Wilde Sep 18 2019 - 12:25 am PT

The Nokia 7.2 has now gone up for pre-order in the United States ahead of a September 30 release after being unveiled officially at IFA 2019 in Berlin with pricing starting at $349.99.
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After Hours: Nokia earbuds, 5G Android phones, more

Ben Schoon Sep 6 2019 - 5:00 pm PT

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The Pixel 4 leaks keep flowing, but in some of today’s other stories, we’ve got new earbuds from Nokia, news regarding next year’s 5G, and more.

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Nokia 6.2 and 7.2 hands-on: Solid affordability [Video]

Damien Wilde Sep 6 2019 - 4:17 pm PT

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Even after a hands-on session, there is no denying that the Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 are two very, very similar smartphones.

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Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 go official w/ Assistant button, triple camera, more

Damien Wilde Sep 5 2019 - 7:30 am PT

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HMD Global has unveiled its latest wave of affordable Android One smartphones at IFA in the form of the Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2.

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Report: Nokia top of global rankings in third-party Android OEM updates

Damien Wilde Aug 30 2019 - 5:16 am PT

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A new report from tech research firm Counterpoint Research has shown that Nokia is at the top of the global rankings when it comes to Android software and security updates.

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Nokia smartphones ditch aggressive app killing for Android’s Adaptive Battery

Ben Schoon Aug 27 2019 - 7:34 am PT

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Battery life is something that’s important to all smartphone users, but sometimes methods of squeezing out a bit of extra screen time are ill-advised. Nokia has just announced that it will get rid of a battery-saving method that aggressively killed background apps in exchange for Android’s own Adaptive Battery feature.

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[Update: More photos] Nokia 7.2 leak shows off triple-camera, confirms September launch

Ben Schoon Aug 23 2019 - 6:25 am PT

In the lead up to IFA 2019 in a few weeks, more smartphone leaks will probably be coming out. Nokia recently teased some new reveals, and today an accidental tweet has confirmed the Nokia 7.2 with its cameras, design, and release date.

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Nearly every Nokia smartphone will be updated to Android 10 starting this year

Ben Schoon Aug 22 2019 - 7:52 am PT

Google just announced major details about the next version of Android this morning, and now HMD Global is confirming how it will handle updates. Starting later this year, Nokia will update nearly every one of its smartphones to Android 10 over the course of just a few months.

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Nokia 3V arrives on Verizon this week for $168 w/ 6.26-inch screen, Assistant button

Ben Schoon Aug 20 2019 - 5:00 am PT

Nokia’s budget portfolio expanded earlier this year with the Nokia 3.2 and 4.2, and now the former of those devices is getting a carrier variant. Nokia has just announced the Nokia 3V for Verizon, a $169 mid-range smartphone going on sale later this week.

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Nokia extending security patches by another year for its first Android phones

Damien Wilde Aug 15 2019 - 5:06 am PT

The ‘new’ Nokia unveiled its first wave of Android phones a couple of years ago at MWC 2017, initially with two years of security updates promised. Good news though, if you own the Nokia 3, 5, 6, or 8, you’ll now get security patches until at least 2020.

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Nokia 7.1 is now compatible with Verizon Wireless, effectively free w/ new line

Ben Schoon Jul 24 2019 - 9:05 am PT

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One of the best smartphones under $350 is the Nokia 7.1, even with the Pixel 3a now on the market. This week, that Android One smartphone is getting an upgrade and a deal to celebrate. The Nokia 7.1 is now compatible with Verizon Wireless, and effectively free with a new line of service, too.

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This could be our first look at an Android-powered feature phone from Nokia

Kyle Bradshaw Jul 18 2019 - 10:04 am PT

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For the past few months, we’ve been tracking developments in Chrome that point to Android becoming a competitor to KaiOS by entering the feature phone market. Today, the first purported image of an Android feature phone has come to light, with Nokia stylings.

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The Nokia 2.2 arrives in the US w/ dedicated Assistant key, $139 price-tag

Damien Wilde Jul 17 2019 - 5:06 am PT

Announced back in June for Europe and global markets, the Nokia 2.2 is now officially available in the US. The Android One smartphone offers quite a substantial experience for just $139, making it a solid entry-level smartphone for many on the market.

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HMD Global partners w/ Google Cloud to move all Nokia data to Finland

Ben Schoon Jun 18 2019 - 6:20 am PT

HMD Global has just announced that it is working with Google Cloud and CGI to bring all data collection for Nokia devices to its home country of Finland. Apparently, this change is being made for better security of that data, as well as faster and more accurate updates.

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HMD Global owns up to Nokia’s confusing product names, may ditch ‘Plus’ models

Ben Schoon Jun 10 2019 - 6:27 am PT

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The past couple of years have seen the revival of the Nokia brand in a huge way, and the numbers speak to the success of these new smartphones. However, the naming of Nokia devices has gotten very confusing, and now HMD Global has owned up to that in an interview.

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Nokia brings new phones to AT&T and Cricket Wireless, but without Android One

Ben Schoon Jun 7 2019 - 11:11 am PT

Nokia has been killing it in the affordable space with several pretty great options. In its continued efforts in the United States, HMD Global is bringing the Nokia 3.1 A and 3.1 C to AT&T and Cricket Wireless next week.

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Nokia 2.2 goes official for €99 w/ Android One, removable battery, Assistant button

Ben Schoon Jun 6 2019 - 1:55 pm PT

HMD Global hosted an event today where it officially unveiled its latest budget smartphone, the Nokia 2.2. The sub-€99 device is destined for Europe and India, here’s what you need to know.

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Nokia teases new device for June 6th event, brings Android Pie to Nokia 3

Ben Schoon Jun 3 2019 - 8:35 am PT

Since its revival in 2017, Nokia’s name in smartphones has seen tremendous growth and quite a few solid devices. Today, Nokia has released Android Pie for the original Nokia 3, and the company is also teasing another launch event for later this week.

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Nokia 4.2 arrives in the United States for $189, pre-orders open today

Ben Schoon Apr 30 2019 - 8:44 am PT

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After making its debut back at MWC 2019, HMD Global has just announced that the Nokia 4.2 is coming to the United States. The Android One smartphone will cost $189 and pre-orders officially open up today.

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[Update: Investigation underway] Nokia 9 PureView update enables a faster fingerprint sensor that can be easily fooled

Ben Schoon Apr 24 2019 - 7:18 am PT

Nokia has quickly become one of my favorite brands over the past year or so, but everyone makes mistakes once in a while. Last week, the Nokia 9 PureView got an update which was supposed to deliver a faster fingerprint sensor, but instead just took away any sense of security.

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Nokia X71 goes official w/ 6.39-inch punch hole display, 48MP camera, in-display reader, 18W fast charging

Damien Wilde Apr 2 2019 - 5:44 am PT

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After plenty of speculation and leaked device renders, the Nokia X71 has now officially launched in Taiwan.
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Pixel’s Call Screen could be heading to Motorola and Nokia Android One handsets

Damien Wilde Apr 1 2019 - 5:50 am PT

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While the Pixel’s Call Screen feature isn’t available outside of North America just yet, the feature might be heading to Motorola and Nokia handsets running Android One in the not-too-distant future.

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Some Nokia 7 Plus devices were sending data to China from Europe, infringing app since removed

Damien Wilde Mar 21 2019 - 7:41 am PT

Unfortunately, the stereotype of Chinese brands seeking to steal or at least procure your data by any means is set to continue after reports that certain European Nokia 7 Plus phones have been secretly sending detailed user data and information to China.

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